Law is one of the most professional courses in the Nigerian school system. Studying the course is a big deal and there are many reasons why. Find out more in this post about law; JAMB UTME subject combination and requirements, O’level requirements, Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) for admission to study law in Nigerian universities.  Graduates of law are awarded an LLB Degree upon completion of a five-year study (for those who enter via UTME) and a minimum of four years (for those who are admitted via Direct Entry). Admission to study law is just as highly competitive as its job availability. If you are looking to study law, you are in the right place. Read on below:

JAMB UTME subject combination for law

To study Law, you have to take the following subjects in your Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. These are:

English Language (This is Compulsory)

Literature in English

Economics

Government

It is best you aim for a grade above 200 in your JAMB UTME. This is so you can be on the safer side since the entrance to study Law is just as competitive as its job availability. Anything short of 200 may deny you admission.

O’ level subjects requirements

Candidates are expected to have at least 5 credit passes in SSCE/NECO/WAEC or its equivalent in the following subjects:  Mathematics, English Language, Literature in English, Government, Economics and any other art subject.

Special Consideration (Waiver)

• Some universities such as the University of Nigeria do not require Mathematics
• The University of Ibadan requires credit passes in 5 subjects at one sitting or six credit passes in ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings. This must include English Language, Literature-in-English and any other subjects from Arts.

Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates via direct entry resume into the second year, that is 200 level. Such must meet any of the following requirements:

• Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects in addition to ‘O level credit passes in English Language and Literature in English
• NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower)
• Candidates who have a first degree with a minimum of second honours or third class (for a minimal number of schools) plus ‘O’ level credit passes in five (5) subjects to include English Language and Literature in English

• Some Universities may accept candidates with good Honours Degree into 4-year LLB. Programme
• Candidates who have experience in other fields related to law and also who possess basic O’ level requirements can also be considered who for admission.

Below are universities that offer study Law in Faculty of Law

• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• University of Nigeria (UNN)
• University of Benin (UNIBEN)
• University of Ibadan (UI)
• University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• American University of Nigeria (AUN)
• Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (former ANSU) (COOU)
• Ajayi Crowther University (AJAYI)
• Babcock University (BABCOCK)
• Benson Idahosa University (BIU)
• Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
• Benue State University (BSU)
• Bowen University (BU)
• Enugu State University (ESUT)
• Igbinedion University (IUO)
• Lagos State University (LASU)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
• Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
• Rivers State University
• University of Jos (UNIJOS)
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
• National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
• Madonna University (MADONNA)
• Niger Delta University (NDU)
• Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
• Kogi State University (KSU)
• Nasarawa State University (NSUK)
• Ekiti State University (EKSU)
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)
• Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU)
• Renaissance University (RNU)
• Crescent University (CRESCENT)
• Adeleke University (ADELEKE)
• Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
• Al-Hikmah University (AL-HIKMAH)
• Bauchi State University (BASU)
• Baze University (BAZE)
• Lead City University (LCU)
• Nigeria Turkish Nile University (NTNU)
• Salem University (SALEM)
• Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State (NPA)
• Yobe State University (YSU)
• Elizade University (ELIZADE)
• Edwin Clark University (ECU)
• Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)
• Edo State University (EDSU)
• Ahmadu Bello University
• UNICAL
• Olabisi Onabanjo University
• Nnamdi Azikwe University
• Al-Hikmah University
• Babcock University
• Ambrose Ali University
• University of Benin
• Bowen University
• Edwin Clark University
• Gregory University
• University of Ibadan
• Igbinedion University
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University
• University of Jos
• Kogi State University
• Lead City University
• Obafemi Awolowo University
• University of Osun
• Ekiti State University
• Renaissance University
• National Open University of Nigeria
• University of Uyo

About the course

The law is important in every society. It shapes all aspects including politics, economics, history, ethics, and morals and also serves as a mediator of relations between people. Law is a system that regulates the behaviours of individuals and ensures that they adhere to the will of the state and community.

There are limitless job opportunities available for a graduate of law. After completing your law course, you can work in any of the following capacities:

Advocate in the law court

Working with corporate firms

Working in the Public Service

News Reporter

Teacher

Work as an advisor to different organizations

Judge

Skills and Competencies learned in Law

Students of law acquire skills that enable them to function in the highly competitive market. These include:

• Research skills which include the ability to pry out information via verbal questioning
• Evaluation skills
• Good interpretation and explanation skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical reasoning and judgement skills
• The ability to formulate sound arguments
• Problem-solving skills
• Good writing skills
• Confident and persuasive oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and precision.

Career Opportunities in Law

• Barrister
• Chartered legal executive
• Company secretary
• Detective
• Licensed conveyancer
• Paralegal
• Solicitor
• Advice worker
• Chartered accountant
• Civil Service administrator
• Data analyst
• Human resources officer
• Patent attorney
• Stockbroker
• Trading standards officer
• Legal Analyst
• Legal Advisor
• Judge
• Civil Litigation Lawyer
• Government Lawyer