The sole purpose of this article is to guide you on the requirements to apply for Law under the Faculty of Law in Nigeria. Here, you will get to know about the UTME subject combination needed, O’level/A’level requirements for 2026/2027 UTME/DE candidates respectively, and tons of 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 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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