This article will guide you through the requirements for every Law candidate under the Faculty of Law in Nigeria. Here, you will learn the UTME subject combination, O’level/A’level requirements for 2026/2027 UTME/DE candidates, and tons of other necessary information.
Courses in the Faculty of Law
- Civil Law
- Common and Islamic Law
- International Law and Jurisprudence
- Islamic Law/Sharia Law
- Private and Islamic Law
- Public and International Law
- Law
- Common Law
O’Level Requirements for Law UTME Candidates
1. Civil Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government / History / Civic Education
- Any other Social Science subject
2. Common and Islamic Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Islamic Studies
- Government / History
3. International Law and Jurisprudence
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government / History
- Any other Social Science subject
4. Islamic Law / Sharia Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Islamic Studies
- Government / History / Civic Education
5. Private and Islamic Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Islamic Studies
- One additional Social Science subject
6. Public and International Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government / History / Civic Education
- One other Social Science subject
7. Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government / History / Civic Education
- One other Social Science subject
8. Common Law
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Government / History
- One other Social Science subject
List of Degree Awarding Institutions that Offer Law
The following are the degree awarding Nigerian institutions that offer Law as a program;
- Adekunle Ajasin University
- Adeleke University
- Afe Babalola University
- Ajayi Crowther University
- Al-Hikmah University
- Ambrose Alli University
- Anambra State University
- Babcock University
- Bauchi State University
- Baze University
- Benson Idahosa University
- Benue State University
- Bowen University
- Crescent University
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University Of Science And Technology
- Igbinedion University
- Imo State University
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- Kogi State University
- Lead City University
- Nasarawa State University
- National Open University of Nigeria
- Niger Delta University
- Nigeria Turkish Nile University
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Osun State University
- Renaissance University
- Rivers State University of Science and Technology
- Umaru Musa Yar’adua University
- University of Benin
- University of Ibadan
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria
- University of Uyo
- Yobe State University
O’Level Requirements for Law UTME Candidates
To apply for Law as a UTME candidate, you are required to possess a minimum of five‘O’ level credit passes, including English Language, Literature in English, and others, depending on the institution involved.
Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates
To apply for Law as a Direct Entry candidate, you are required to possess
- Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.
- NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower)
Special Considerations on Brochure for Law 2026
- BU, UNILORIN, UNN, UNIBEN, AAU and OAU require Literature in English plus any two (2) subjects.
- UNILAG does not accept Music, Fine Arts, and Principles of Account and accepts either Economics or Commerce, but not both.
- DELSU and ABU require Literature in English and any other Arts or Social Science subjects.
- UNIUYO, MADONNA, BIU, IMSU and UNIBEN accept a pass in Mathematics
- AAU and NAU require a credit in one science subject and one Commercial subject, and at least a pass in Mathematics.
- BSU accepts any other three Arts/Social Science subjects
- OAU requires Five “O” level credit passes to include English Language and Literature in English
- ANSU do not require English Literature for degree holders
- UNIBEN requires UTME requirements plus two ‘A’ level passes; HND (Lower credit) and NCE with credit passes in two Teaching subjects; Degree with at least Second Class Lower Division
Download JAMB 2026 Brochure for Law
Click the button below to download the full 2026/2027 Law brochure on your mobile device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What courses are offered under the Faculty of Law in the JAMB 2026/2027 brochure?
A: Courses include Civil Law, Common Law, International Law and Jurisprudence, Islamic Law/Sharia Law, Private and Islamic Law, Public and International Law, and related law programmes.
Q: What O’Level subjects are required for Law courses?
A: Candidates generally need credits in English Language, Literature in English, Government or History, Islamic Studies (for Sharia-related courses), and one additional Social Science subject.
Q: What is the UTME subject combination for Law programmes?
A: Use English Language (compulsory), Literature in English, and any two Social Science subjects such as Government, History, or Economics, depending on the course.
Q: Can a candidate apply for both Common Law and Islamic Law?
A: Yes, provided they meet the O’Level and UTME requirements for both courses.
Q: Are there Direct Entry options for Law courses?
A: Yes, candidates with A’ Level passes in relevant subjects (e.g., Literature, Government, History) or ND/HND in relevant fields may be admitted into the 200 level, subject to the institution’s policy.
Q: Do all universities require Literature in English for Law courses?
A: Most do, but a few universities allow it to be substituted with another Social Science subject. Always check the specific institution’s brochure page.
Q: Can a candidate with Islamic Studies apply for Sharia Law?
A: Yes. Islamic Studies is often a required or recommended subject for Sharia Law/Islamic Law courses.
Q: Where can I check the list of Universities offering each Law course?
A: The official JAMB brochure lists all accredited institutions offering each Law programme, along with course-specific requirements.
Q: Is Economics required for any Law course?
A: Economics is optional and may be used as one of the two Social Science electives in some institutions, especially for International Law or Public Law programmes.
Q: Are there any newly accredited Law courses in the 2026/2027 brochure?
A: Yes. Any new programmes, such as combined Islamic and Private Law courses, are included with their updated O’Level and UTME requirements
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