COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION, NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL.

CALL TO THE BAR CEREMONY The Body of Benchers successfully conducted Call to the Bar Ceremonies from Tuesday, 7 July to Friday, 10 July 2026 at the Body of Benchers Complex, Abuja. A total of 6,009 candidates were formally admitted to the Nigerian Bar, comprising 6,000 candidates who were successful at the December 2025 Bar Final Examinations and nine (9) candidates from the February 2025 Backlog and previous Calls. Presenting the candidates to the Body of Benchers, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayomi Odusote, certified that the aspirants had satisfactorily completed the prescribed course and had been found fit and proper in learning and character, in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Education Act, thereby qualifying them for admission into the bar. In her address, Dr. Odusote congratulated the new wigs on attaining a significant milestone in their professional journey. She described the occasion as the fulfilment of their long-held aspiration of joining the noble legal profession and urged them to uphold the values of integrity, excellence, professionalism, and service to humanity throughout their careers. The Chairman of the Body of Benchers, HRM Chief Albert Akpomudje, SAN, CFR, Life Bencher, formally admitted the candidates to the Nigerian Bar. In his charge, the Chairman urged the new wigs to uphold the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and professional ethics. He encouraged them to seek mentorship under experienced senior lawyers, stressing that continuous learning and proper guidance are essential to a successful legal career. He also cautioned against the improper use of the title “Barrister” as a prefix before names, noting that it is not a professional title to be used in that manner. Furthermore, he condemned the practice of aspirants wearing full legal attire, including the wig and gown, and circulating photographs on social media before being formally called to the Bar, describing such conduct as unethical and inconsistent with the values of the legal profession. While congratulating the new wigs and their families, the Chairman expressed confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the legal profession. He charged them to remain committed to the rule of law and to serve Nigeria and humanity with justice, courage, integrity, and impartiality, without fear or favour, affection or ill will.

THE OFFICIAL COMMISSIONING OF TEN (10) STAFF QUARTERS AT THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS, BWARI, ABUJA On Monday, 6 July 2026, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, officially commissioned ten (10) units of fully furnished four-bedroom staff quarters at the Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja. The housing project was constructed and furnished by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, as part of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving staff welfare and strengthening the institution’s development.

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL HOSTS 2026 UNIVERSITIES LAW LIBRARIANS WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE The Nigerian Law School successfully hosted the 2026 Universities Law Librarians Workshop/Conference from Wednesday, 1st to Friday, 3rd July 2026, at its Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. The three-day Workshop/Conference, themed “Re-defining Excellence: Strategic Capacity Building for Law Librarians in Transforming the Legal Education Landscape,” brought together Law Librarians and Library Officers from universities across Nigeria as well as campuses of the Nigerian Law School. Declaring the Workshop/Conference open, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayomi Odusote, warmly welcomed participants and expressed the critical role of capacity building in advancing legal education. She highlighted the indispensable support law librarians provide to lecturers, researchers, students, and the legal profession. The DG urged participants to ensure rigour and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities, while embracing continuous learning and self-development. She noted that capacity building often requires stepping beyond comfort zone, broadening horizon, acquiring new knowledge, and adapting to emerging trends and innovations. She thereafter formally declared the 2026 Universities Law Librarians Workshop/Conference open and wished participants a productive and rewarding engagement. The Workshop featured insightful presentations and discussions on contemporary issues shaping the future of law librarianship. Key areas of focus included enhancing access to justice and navigating rapid technological change in legal information; digital literacy through the effective use of open-access tools and cybersecurity for legal databases; artificial intelligence and the evolving professional roles of law librarians; and strengthening legal research through strategic capacity building.

Attention to all Aspirants

Notice of Commencement of Admission Process for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

The National Association of Women Judges of Nigeria (NAWJN) successfully hosted the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) African Regional Conference 2026 on Wednesday, 10th June 2026, at the Body of Benchers Complex, Abuja, Nigeria. The Conference, themed “Promoting Excellence in the Administration of Justice,” brought together distinguished jurists and stakeholders committed to strengthening justice delivery across the continent. During the event, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayomi Odusote, delivered a remarkable presentation on “Work/Home Management Balance,” offering insightful perspectives on balancing work and home management.

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Attention to All Bar Part I Applicants

Public Notice on Application for Admission into the 2026 Bar Part I Programme

Attention to All Papers and Reference Candidates!