Bachelor of law attracts over 1,000 Nigerian students every year; the course is one of the most popular programs in the country. Admission requirements to each university vary but not as much as between one country to the other. In this artice, we shall provide the list of universities offering Bachelor of law degree and the admission requirements to ease the work of searching for courses online.
National Open University, Nigeria Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
(i) To be admitted for the LL B programme, a candidate must possess:
- WASC/SSC/GCE Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 Credits including English Language, Literature in English, and at least a credit in Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
(ii) For a direct entry, a candidate must possess:
- First Degree with not less than second class lower from a recognized University or its equivalent in addition to the above requirement.
GD Legislative Drafting programme is a one year programme, structured into a minimum of 2 semesters in full mode and maximum of 4 semesters in flexible mode.
Website link: https://www.nou.edu.ng/programmes/llb-law
The University of Law UK Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements for Nigerian Students
International Foundation Programme in Law One year
English Language Requirements
UKVI IELTS 5.0 or above with a minimum of 4.5 in each component
Entry Requirements
Senior School Certificate, West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE, SSC or WAEC) 5 subjects grades A-C
Accelerated LLB (Hons) Law Two years
English Language Requirements
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component
Entry Requirements
We require an acceptable Foundation Year with an overall score of 66% for direct entry to this degree.
The Senior School Certificate/ West African Senior School Certificate is not acceptable for entry.
Law, criminology and policing degrees Three years
English Language Requirements
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Entry Requirements
We require an acceptable Foundation Year with an overall score of 62% for direct entry to this degree.
The Senior School Certificate/ West African Senior School Certificate is not acceptable for entry.
LLB Senior Status Two years
English Language Requirements
An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from Nigeria – Second Class Lower/ GPA 2.5/ 50% or a 2:2
Postgraduate Law
Graduate Diploma in Law 9 months
English Language Requirements
An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from Nigeria – Second Class Lower/ GPA 2.5/ 50%
Website link: https://www.law.ac.uk/students/international/nigeria/
Mnamdi Azikiwe University Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Law Faculty, a candidate must have credit level passes in at least five subjects at either the West African School Certificate (WASC) examination or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination at ordinary level, or the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) examination, (or the equivalent) obtained in not more than two sittings. These subjects must include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics or a Science subject, taken from Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Agricultural Science.
In addition, the candidate must either-
Pass the University Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) or
hold a Degree, Diploma, HND, or NCE from a recognized institution or credit level passes in 3 subjects at GCE “A” level.
Candidates who qualify by alternative (a), that is via UTME, are admitted to the full five-year course. Those who qualify by alternative (b) that is holders of Degrees, HND, etc. are admitted into year two, of the programme, and run a four-year course.
Competition for places in law is intense throughout the country and possession of any of the above basic qualifications does not necessarily ensure entry. Admissions are based on merits and the National Universities’ Commission/ Council of legal Education admission quota.
Website link: https://unizik.edu.ng/faculties/law/academic-curriculum/
University of London Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
Each application is considered on an individual basis. If you do not have the standard requirements, our Admissions Panel will consider factors such as alternative or incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and relevant work experience.
If you are not eligible for the LLB, you may be able to study the CertHE Common Law and progress to the LLB. This programme must be studied at an approved local teaching centre.
Alternatively, you might be interested in our International Foundation Programme. This pre-university programme is equivalent in standard to qualifications studied in Year 13 (i.e. A levels) and must also be studied at an approved local teaching centre.
Graduate entry route
For graduate entry, you will need an acceptable undergraduate degree rather than a professional qualification.
You must also complete our short online course, Introduction to English law, in your first year of study.
English Language requirements
You need to demonstrate a good level of English to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence but believe you can meet the standard, we may consider your case.
Computer requirements
We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly. For this degree, you will also need Adobe Flash Player to view video material and a media player (such as VLC) to play video files.
The fees below relate to new students registering for the 2020-2021 session. These are subject to annual increases of up to 5% per annum.
| Academic year | 2020-2021 |
| Application fee (non-refundable) | £101 |
| Registration fee | £518 |
| Module fee | £160 |
| Examination fee (per 30-credit module) | £196 |
| Credit transfer/ Recognition of prior learning fee (per module) (non-refundable) | £54 |
| Dissertation | £428 |
| Indicative Cost: Standard Entry LLB | £5108 |
| Indicative Cost: Graduate Entry LLB | £3912 |
| Individual modules (standalone) | 2020-2021 |
| Application fee (non-refundable) | £ 101 |
| Individual module fee | £ 246 |
| Examination fee (per 30-credit module) | £ 196 |
Website link: https://london.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-laws#entry-requirements-1166
University of Ilorin Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
LL.B. (Hons) Common Law
Direct Entry Requirements:
- Candidates should have at least 5 ‘O’ Level Credits in Arts or Social Sciences or Commercial subjects including English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics; and including a Credit in Arabic or Islamic Studies for LL.B. (Hons) Common and Islamic Law Candidates.
- Candidates should have at least 2 ‘A’ Level Credit in Arts or Social Sciences or Commercial Subjects or.
- Diploma in Law (Upper Credit) from recognised Institution or.
- A First degree from recognised Universities.
U.M.E. Entry Requirements: Candidates should have at least 5 ‘O’ Level Credits in Arts or Social Sciences or Commercial subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and including a Credit in Arabic or Islamic Studies for LL.B. (Hons) Common and Islamic Law Candidates.
U.M.E. Subjects: Candidates should offer any three Arts or Social sciences subjects including Literature in English, and including Arabic or Islamic Studies for LL.B. (Hons) Common and Islamic Law Candidates.
Waiver:
- A pass in Mathematics may be considered.
- The following may be considered in lieu of ‘A’ Level subjects for Direct Entry Admissions, Viz: HND; A.C.C.A; A.C.A; A.C.C.A; A:.I.B; LL. B; (Inter) of University of London.
Website link: https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/index.php/219-pg-school/275-faculty-of-law-admission-requirements
Ambroselli Ali Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
By Joint Matriculation Entry Mode:
A candidate for admission into the Faculty must possess at least S.S.S.C.E. or G.C.E. O’ Level with credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and English Literature obtained at not more than two sittings. Such a candidate must also have at least, a pass in Mathematics or a Science subject. Not more than one commercial or allied subject, such as Commerce, Business Methods, Account, Book Keeping, Typing, etc. is acceptable.
(ii) Through Direct Entry Mode:
- A candidate for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the G.C.E or S.S.C.E. or equivalent including English Language and English Literature obtained at not more than two sittings or of which at least two shall be at Advanced Level provided the credit passes at the ordinary level include English Language and English Literature: or
- A good honours degree or postgraduate degree of the Ambrose Alli University or of any University or College of approved standard in the discipline.
Every direct entry candidate should also have at least, a pass in Mathematics or a Science subject. Not more than one commercial or allied subject, such as Commerce, Business Method, Account, Book-keeping, Typing, etc. is acceptable
Website link: https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=183&Itemid=241
The University of Sheffield Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
| Qualification | Grades |
| A Levels | AAA |
| A Levels + additional qualifications | AAB + A in a relevant EPQ |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 |
| BTEC | D*DD in a relevant subject (Applied Law, Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Personal and Business Finance) |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 D3 D3 |
| Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher | AAAAB + A |
| Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | A + AA |
| Access to HE | Entry requirements for mature students |
| Other qualifications | Other UK qualifications Other EU/international qualifications |
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Website link: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=M1002020
University of Manchester Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
General requirements for undergraduate courses
Due to differences in the Nigeria and UK education systems, applicants who have completed the SSCE will need to successfully complete a University-recognised foundation programme before joining an undergraduate course. Students who have achieved five high passes in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) at Grade B2 including all Science, Mathematics and English subjects would be considered for the University’s Science and Engineering with an integrated foundation year programme. Applications for the University’s Biosciences with a foundation year programme would be considered following completion of the SSCE on case by case basis.
Students who have achieved five passes in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Grade B3 or higher would be considered for the foundation programmes (Engineering and Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (including Management and Law), Biosciences, Pharmacy and Psychology) run in partnership with the University by INTO Manchester. Subject specific requirements may also apply.
NCUK International Foundation Year
The University is a member of the Northern Consortium (NCUK). NCUK offers an International Foundation Year in Nigeria at Oxbridge School, Lagos.
Students who have completed the International Foundation Year programme and have achieved the required academic standard will be considered for admission onto undergraduate programmes.
For information on studying for a foundation in Nigeria, please visit the site of the Oxbridge Tutorial College:
Bachelor’s degree
For entry onto an undergraduate degree programme, we accept the following qualifications:
- SSSCE or WASSCE plus successful completion of a recognised foundation course as detailed above;
- Three GCE A-levels or an International Baccalaureate;
- ND (Upper Credit);
- HND (Upper Credit).
Although formal undergraduate applications must come through UCAS, we are happy to consider your qualifications informally to indicate the likely chances of gaining admission.
General requirements for postgraduate/research courses
Postgraduate taught programmes
Applicants for a master’s degree will generally require a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum class of 2:1 and a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0.
For some courses, a good 2:2 bachelor’s degree may be acceptable.
Postgraduate research
A master’s degree from a good university will allow access onto an MPhil course for those wishing to proceed to PhD.
Postgraduate research degrees are individually supervised and we strongly recommend that prospective applicants make initial enquiries with the potential supervisor or School before submitting a formal application.
A research proposal might be required along with your formal application. Please check with the School to which you wish to apply.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and overseas) are required to show evidence of English language proficiency.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the ‘B2 level’.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English language policy, including a list of some of the English language qualifications we accept, can be found here.
Some Schools ask that the appropriate score has been met before you apply for a course, while others give conditional offers subject to applicants achieving our general entry requirement level of English language proficiency before starting the course.
Under certain circumstances, the University may consider IGCSE/O-level English, or International Baccalaureate Language (English) or Language and Literature (English) at high grades as a recognised English language qualification.
Other entry requirements
Please note that this is generic information only. Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it is important to check with the School directly before you apply.
Some courses have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work with the application or previous study of a particular subject.
Website link: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/nigeria/entry-requirements/
University of Nigeria Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
The Faculty admits students of two broad categories:
(i) U.M.E. candidates
(ii) Direct Entry candidates
Students are admitted into the respective programmes if they satisfy the general university admission requirements for direct entry and entrance examination students. In addition, all students (including direct entry candidates) must satisfy the Faculty entry requirements of Credit level passes in English Language, English Literature and a Science subject in School Certificate or its equivalent.
Website link: https://law.unn.edu.ng/faculty/admission-requirement/
Babcock University Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
LL.B (Hons)
To be eligible for admission to the LL.B. degree programme, a candidate must possess
the following minimum qualifications:
(a) Five (5) Credits at not more than two sittings in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any other subject at SSCE or GCE ordinary level.
(b) An acceptable level of performance in the Joint Matriculation Admission Board Examinations as determined by the University authority. and
(c) Successful performance at all levels of the BU admissions screening exercises.
The duration of the programme shall be a 5 year standard programme for students with SSCE,
GCE ‘O’Level or their equivalent. The normal duration for the LL.B. programme shall be
10 (ten) semesters.
Direct Entry Admission
Candidates with Advanced Level in Higher School Certificate or Bachelor of Arts degree holder from any accredited university with second class lower division may apply for admission into 200 level for the relevant undergraduate programmes. All eligible candidates must present their transcript and O’level result with credit in the English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any other subject.
Website link: https://www.babcock.edu.ng/school/LSS/admissions
Bristol University Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements for Nigerian Students
Undergraduate applicants
You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.
Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.
Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, British A-levels or West African GCE A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree courses. Check our undergraduate course listings for specific requirements.
- Applicants with the Senior School Certificate, combined with a successfully completed appropriate foundation/bridging programme, will be considered for admission to our undergraduate degree courses.
- Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Nigerian university bachelor’s degree will be considered for admission to the first year of our undergraduate degree courses.
Website link: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/nigeria.html
Osun State University Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
UTME Mode
A candidate for admission into the College of Law, Osun State University, must possess at least Senior Secondary School Certificate (S.S.S.C.) with credit level passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language and Literature in English obtained at not more than one sitting. Such a candidate must have an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (“UTME”).
Direct Entry Mode
A candidate for Direct Entry into the degree programme of the College of Law, Osun State University must have;
- A two-year or three-year Diploma Certificate (Upper Credit) of Osun State University or any other recognised institution, plus credit level passes in at least five (5) papers, including English Language and Literature in English, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (S.S.C.E.) or G.C.E. “O” Level examination or their equivalent; or
- Three (3) papers at principal level in Higher School Certificate Examination (H.S.C.E) or General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level, together with credit passes in not less than three other subjects including English Language and Literature in English in the S.S.S.C.E. or G.C.E. “O” Level examination or their equivalent; or
- Two (2) papers at Principal Level in H.S.C. or G.C.E. Advanced Level plus credit passes in four (4) other papers (including English Language and Literature in English) in the S.S.S.C.E. or ‘G.CE. “O” Level examination or their equivalent; or
- A degree, in a relevant discipline, of Osun State University or any other recognised University of not less than a Second Class Lower Division.
- Candidates that have successfully gone through the approved and relevant University Sub-Degree programme may be qualified for admission, provided they possess other admission requirements as stated above.
Website link; https://www.uniosun.edu.ng/index.php/department-of-law.html
Madonna University Nigeria Bachelor of Law Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME):
Candidate for admission into the Faculty must possess at least senior secondary school certificate or GCE Ordinary level with credits in (5) five subjects, including English Language, English Literature and Mathematic obtained at not more than TWO sittings. The candidate must also have an acceptable pass in the UTME.
Direct Entry:
(a) Candidate must satisfy the requirements of five (5) credit passes in GCE, WAEC or equivalent but TWO of the papers must be passed at advanced level.
(b) Passes Two-Year or Three Year Diploma in Law (Upper Credit) from a Nigerian University or equivalent Institution plus Credit passes in three papers, including English Language and English Literatures in SSSC, GCE O/L or equivalent and a pass in mathematics OR
(c) Three (3) papers at principal or Advanced level in Higher School Certificate or GCE A/L together with credit in English Language and English Literature in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or GCE O/L or equivalent plus a pass in mathematics, or
(d) Two (2) Papers at principle or Advanced level in HSC or GCE A/L plus Credit in three papers (including English Language and English literature and a pass in Mathematics) in SSC Examination or GCE O/L or their equivalent.
Application for transfer to the Faculty will be treated on its own merit.
Programme Offered
The courses offered by the Faculty of Law lead to the Bachelor of Laws Degree denoted as LL.B.
Website link: https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng/faculty-of-law/admission-requirments-law/
