The Council of Legal Education has shared a vital update for all aspiring lawyers. If you were worried about missing your chance to join the Nigerian Law School for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, you can now breathe a sigh of relief.

The application deadline has been officially extended to Friday, 31st January 2026. This gives eligible law graduates a final window to gather their documents and complete the process.

Final Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2026

The Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration has been very clear: Late submissions will not be entertained. To ensure your career stays on track, you must make sure all your pending applications and supporting documents reach the office on or before this new date. This extension is a “grace period,” and it is unlikely to be extended again.

Why is this Extension Important?

Applying to the Nigerian Law School is a big step. It requires careful coordination between you, your home university, and the Council. This extra time allows you to:

• Verify Your Documents: Ensure your transcripts and degree results are correctly uploaded or sent.

• Correct Errors: If you made a mistake on your initial form, use this time to fix it.

• Finalize Payments: Ensure all required application fees are processed and confirmed.

Success Checklist for Your Application

To make sure your application is successful, follow these steps before the January 31st cutoff:

1. Portal Check: Log in to the official Law School portal and check your status. If it says “Pending,” you still have work to do!

2. Contact Your Faculty: Confirm that your University has forwarded your name and details to the Law School.

3. Physical Submission: If your specific application requires physical documents to be mailed to the Secretary’s office, do it immediately via a reliable courier.

4. Keep Proof: Save every receipt, reference number, and confirmation email you receive.

Summary Table for Prospective Students

A Note to Law Graduates

The journey to the Bar is demanding, and attention to detail starts right here with your application. Do not wait until the final hour of January 31st to submit. Technical delays or courier issues can happen, so aim to finish everything by Monday, 26th January, to be safe.

We wish you the very best of luck with your application and your future studies at the Nigerian Law School!