COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF DECEMBER 2025 BAR FINAL EXAMINATION RESULTS

This is to inform the general public, especially the candidates who participated in the December 2025 Bar Final Examinations, that the Council of Legal Education has officially approved and released the academic results.

​The announcement follows a rigorous grading and moderation process conducted by the Nigerian Law School to ensure the highest standards of professional legal assessment. Out of a total of 7,602 candidates who sat for the examinations across various campuses, the Council has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the performance levels recorded for this diet.

​Summary of Performance

​The results reflect a commendable level of academic excellence, with the summary of grades as follows:

​First Class: 212 candidates

​Second Class Upper Division: 1,216 candidates

​Second Class Lower Division: 2,961 candidates

​Pass: 1,622 candidates

​Conditional Pass: 314 candidates

​Fail: 1,067 candidates

​Absent: 210 candidates

​The Council is pleased to report an overall pass rate of 79.1%, underscoring the resilience and dedication of the students during their vocational training at the Nigerian Law School.

​Congratulatory Message

​The Council of Legal Education warmly congratulates all successful candidates on this significant milestone. This achievement is a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to joining the noble profession. We celebrate your transition from students to prospective legal practitioners.

​Next Steps for Successful Candidates

​Following the release of these results, the next phase involves the administrative screening and preparation for the induction into the legal profession.

​Screening Process: Detailed information regarding the mandatory screening exercise for all successful candidates will be provided shortly.

​Call to Bar Ceremony: The schedule and logistical arrangements for the formal Call to Bar ceremony will be communicated directly to candidates.

​Individual Portals: All candidates are advised to log in to their individual portals on the official Nigerian Law School website to view their detailed result slips and check for further directives.

​The Council urges all concerned to stay vigilant and rely only on official communications via the Nigerian Law School website for updates regarding the screening and induction timeline.