Jamb Subject Combiation for LAW

JAMB Subject Combination for Law

For candidates aspiring to study Law in Nigerian universities, the required JAMB subject combination is as follows:

1. English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
2. Literature in English
3. Government or History
4. Any other Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., CRS/IRS, Economics, or Geography)

These subjects are crucial for developing a foundational understanding of the legal system, human society, and governance, which are essential for Law studies.

O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Law

Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) in the following subjects:

1. English Language (Compulsory)
2. Mathematics (Compulsory)
3. Literature in English (Compulsory)
4. Government or History
5. Any other relevant Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., CRS/IRS, Economics, or Civic Education)

Some universities may also require a credit pass in a science subject (e.g., Biology or Geography) or specific grades in these subjects, so candidates should check individual university requirements.

List of Nigerian Universities Offering Law

Here is a list of some of the universities in Nigeria that offer Law as a degree program:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. University of Ibadan (UI)
3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
6. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
7. Lagos State University (LASU)
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
9. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
10. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
11. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
12. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
13. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)
14. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
15. Babcock University
16. Covenant University
17. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island (NDU)
18. Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
19. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
20. Ekiti State University (EKSU)

These universities are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Law programs, providing students with the legal education required to become lawyers. Some of these institutions have highly reputable faculties of law and have produced notable legal practitioners in Nigeria.

Each university has specific requirements, so candidates are advised to visit the university’s official website or JAMB portal to confirm the current admission criteria.