The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of law admissions in eight Nigerian universities following sanctions imposed by the Council of Legal Education (CLE).
The decision stems from violations of regulatory requirements by these institutions, which currently offer the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme.
In a statement released on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected universities will not be allowed to admit new students into their law faculties for the upcoming academic session.
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The universities affected by this suspension include:
- Kwara State University, Malete
- Bingham University, Karu
- Redeemers University, Ede
- Western Delta University, Oghara
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil
Dr. Benjamin clarified that the suspension was a direct consequence of these universities failing to meet the required regulatory benchmarks for operating a law programme in Nigeria.
The Council of Legal Education, responsible for ensuring quality legal education nationwide, raised concerns about these institutions’ adherence to established standards. As a result, they have been barred from offering law programmes for the designated academic session.
Key Points to Note
- Among the affected institutions, the Nigerian Police Academy in Kano faces a longer penalty, with its law programme suspended for two academic sessions: 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
- The suspension represents a major setback for the institutions involved, as they will be unable to admit law students for the upcoming session. JAMB has made it clear that it will not process or approve law admissions for these universities in the 2025/2026 academic year.
- The CLE’s intervention underscores persistent concerns regarding compliance with legal education standards in Nigeria. The suspension is expected to have significant consequences for both current students and prospective candidates hoping to enroll in law faculties at these institutions.
- This development highlights the importance of universities adhering to prescribed regulatory guidelines, especially for professional disciplines like law, which require strict oversight to maintain educational and professional standards.
As the 2025/2026 academic year draws closer, prospective law students intending to enroll in these universities will need to consider alternative institutions or postpone their legal studies until the suspension is lifted.
