COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS, BWARI -ABUJA
The Council of Legal Education hereby publishes the Current accreditation status and approved quota of recognised faculties of Law of Nigerian Universities for the benefit and guidance of the public, parents and students. FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
S/NO INSTITUTION APPROVED STATUS QUOTA 1 University of Lagos 270 Full Accreditation 2 University of Ibadan 150 Provisional Accreditation 3 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 220 Provisional Accreditation 4 Ahmadu Bello University 280 Provisional Accreditation 5 Obafemi Awolowo University 250 Provisional Accreditation 6 University of Benin 180 Provisional Accreditation 7 University of Jos 170 Provisional Accreditation 8 University of Calabar 170 Provisional Accreditation 9 Bayero University, Kano 220 Provisional Accreditation 10 University of Maiduguri 200 Provisional Accreditation 11 Usman Dan Fodiyo University 80 Provisional Accreditation 12 University of Ilorin 150 Provisional Accreditation 13 University of Uyo 150 Provisional Accreditation 14 Nnamdi Azikiwe University 180 Provisional Accreditation 15 University of Ado-Ekiti 80 Provisional Accreditation 16 University of Portharcourt Undergoing Accreditation 17 University of Abuja 100 Accreditation Suspended STATE UNIVERSITIES
S/NO INSTITUTION APPROVED STATUS QUOTA 1 Adekunle Ajasin University 70 Provisional Accreditation 2 Ebonyi State University 150 Provisional Accreditation 3 Kogi State University 60 Provisional Accreditation 4 Ekiti State University 60 Provisional Accreditation 5 Abia State University 130 Provisional Accreditation 6 Delta State University 120 Provisional Accreditation Rivers State University of 250 Provisional Accreditation
Science & Technology 7 Ambrose Alli University 120 Provisional Accreditation 8 Olabisi Onabanjo University 170 Provisional Accreditation 9 Lagos State University 180 Provisional Accreditation 10 Anambra State University of 100 Provisional Accreditation Science & Technology 11 Ogun State University 150 Provisional Accreditation 12 Bauchi State University 50 Interim Accreditation 13 Osun State University 50 Interim Accreditation 14 Yobe State University 50 Interim Accreditation 15 Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua 50 Interim Accreditation University 16 Niger Delta University 40 Interim Accreditation 17 Nasarawa State University 40 Interim Accreditation 18 Enugu State University of 100 Accreditation under Science & Technology Review 19 Benue State University NIL Accreditation Suspended 20 Imo State University NIL Accreditation suspended PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
S/NO INSTITUTION APPROVED STATUS QUOTA 1 Babcock University 100 Provisional Accreditation 2 Benson Idahosa University 40 Provisional Accreditation 3 Igbinedion University 60 Provisional Accreditation 4 Afe Babalola University 180 Provisional Accreditation 5 Crescent University 50 Interim Accreditation 6 Bowen University 50 Interim Accreditation 7 Baze University 50 Interim Accreditation 8 Renaissance University Under going Accreditation 9 Ajayi Crowther University Under going Accreditation 10 Madonna University NIL Accreditation suspended
Interpretation of terms:-
• Full Accreditation: means the faculty has complied with all Council requirements.
• Provisional Accreditation: means the faculty has substantially complied with Council requirements.
• Accreditation suspended : means the faculty of Law has its accreditation suspended by the Council of Legal Education.
• Undergoing Accreditation: means the University’s application to commence Law is being considered, but not yet approved for admission of students to the Law Faculty.
• Interim Accreditation: means Council of Legal Education has given approval for the commencement of the Law Faculty, subject to further accreditation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ADMISSION TO THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL.
For avoidance of doubt, any study of law via correspondence, part-time or in a setting other than a conventional full time study in a University is not recognised by the Council of Legal Education and the Board of Study for admission of students to the Nigerian Law School and entrance into the Legal profession.
The study of law at the Open University is not recognised.
The public, parents and students are accordingly advised to note please.
Secretary to Council/Director of Administration