The Council of Legal Education in Nigeria has released an official list of 114 universities that are authorized to run law programmes, allowing them to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) course. This decision was communicated through a circular issued by Aderonke Osho, the council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance for legal education in the country.

In the circular, the council warned that any university operating a law programme without its approval would face serious consequences, which may include sanctions. The council also made it clear that students who are admitted to these unapproved programmes will not be eligible for future admission to the Nigerian Law School, effectively impacting their legal career prospects.

The move is part of the regulatory oversight by the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria, which aims to maintain high educational standards in the legal profession. The council plans to continue updating the list of approved institutions as part of its responsibility to oversee legal education and ensure compliance with the established legal education framework. This measure is crucial for protecting the integrity of the legal profession in Nigeria.