Law profession is one of best noble profession on earth that many people like to study.
You may Ask
How Many Years Will it take to study law in Nigeria?
The Law programme at the university is a 5 years course. As a law student, you’re taught the judicial process and legal procedures. You’ll also learn communication, analytical and research skills that will prepare you ahead of your journey to becoming a lawyer.
List of the Top best law universities in Nigeria
Below is a list of the top best 10 universities to study law in Nigeria.
1. University of Ibadan
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu, Zaria.
3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
4. University of Ilorin
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
6. Ambrose Alli University
7. University of Jos
8. University of Benin
9. Lagos State University (LASU)
10. University of Maiduguri
Brief history of the universities.
1. University of Ibadan.
The University of Ibadan is Nigeria’s first premier
university. It is one of the most prestigious
university in the country, currently ranked the best
in Nigeria and needs no introduction. Another
dream for most high school student in Nigeria is
an admission into this university. The university of
Ibadan has produced some of the best-
distinguished lawyers in the country and six of their
alumni have been made Senior Advocates of
Nigeria till date.
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu, Zaria.
Ahmadu Bello University is one of the very good
federal universities in the northern part of the
country. The university has been known for years
for its excellent academic performance. When it
comes to law, this university is one of the best
places to study.
3. University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The University of Lagos popularly known as Unilag
is one of the top and prestigious universities in
Nigeria. Another competitive university with a track
record of excellence in academics. The university
has produced graduates that have made a
tremendous contribution to Nigeria today across
many fields. Their faculty of law is not an
exception.
4. University of Ilorin.
The University of Ilorin is a popular federal
university in Nigeria and is always ranked among
the top universities in the country. It is one of the
most sought after universities for studying and not
just law.
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka is one of the first
generation federal universities founded before
independence in Nigeria. The Faculty of Law of the
university is the oldest in our country. It has made
an immense contribution to legal education and
practice in Nigeria.
6. Ambrose Alli University.
Ambrose Alli University is a state owned university
formerly known as Edo State University. It was
founded in 1981. The university has one of the
best law schools in Nigeria. Their faculty of law
since it began, has graduated some of the best,
hard working and successful legal practitioners
both at the national and international levels. They
have won different moot court competitions and
have also represented Nigeria at competitions
outside Nigeria.
7. University of Jos.
The University of Jos was formerly a campus of
the University of Ibadan until 1975. Now it has one
of the best law schools in Nigeria.
8. University of Benin
The University of Benin was founded in 1970 and it
is one of the first generation federal universities in
Nigeria. Their faculty of law has produced some of
the best notable legal practitioners in the country.
Some of them include the former governor of
Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola who is a
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Josephine Anenih
who is a former Nigerian minister.
9. Lagos State University (LASU)
Lagos State University is the most popular and
best state-owned universities in Nigeria. Their
faculty of law is one of the best law school in our
country. One of the notable alumni of their law
school is the current vice president of Nigeria,
Professor Yemi Osinbajo who is a Senior Advocate
of Nigeria and a Professor of Law.
Watch moot court session
University of Maiduguri
The University of Maiduguri is one of the best universities located in the northern part of Nigeria. Founded in 1975, it is one of the oldest federal universities in the country. The university is particularly renowned for its law program. Their faculty once represent Nigeria at International moot court in UK which they came second all over the world.
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