Subjects for Law in JAMB and WAEC —the Best Guide

If you are a JAMB candidate and have made up your mind to study Law, this post is for you. Of course, it’s not going to be a lengthy one but I promise to give you the salient information you need if you must succeed. So I will be educating you on what the Law course is all about. Thereafter, I will tell you the subjects for Law in JAMB (i.e. the JAMB subject combination for Law) and all the subjects needed for law in secondary school. In addition to the WAEC subjects for Law, you will also see the Direct Entry (DE) subject requirements for Law and other information you need to successfully gain admission.

One of the biggest challenges that Nigerian secondary school leavers face is making the right choice of a course to study at the tertiary level.

Of course, there are hundreds of courses out there and this fact is the primary reason for the confusion of many. A lot of them want to know what certain courses are all about. They seem to have interest in a number of courses based on what they think they have discovered about themselves. Or maybe because they heard there are many job opportunities and they’d be rich after studying this course or that course.

I’m writing this post for those who have reasons to believe that they have to study Law. I want to tell you what the course is all about, the WAEC and JAMB subject combination for Law and the brochure for various institutions. Thereafter, I will show you some of the career opportunities in Law.

What is Law as a Course?

Studying law is like taking a deep dive into the rules that shape how people live together in society. It’s a bit like decoding the instruction manual for a fair and just society. Imagine it as a journey where you explore why certain things are allowed, while others are not.

In studying Law, you start with the basics – understanding what’s right and wrong according to the law. It’s like learning the ABCs of rules. Then, you move on to more complex stuff, like figuring out how contracts work and what happens when someone breaks the law.

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Subjects for Law in JAMB and WAEC

If you desire to study Law in a Nigerian tertiary institution, you must understand the importance of entering the right JAMB subject combination during JAMB online registration. This also applies to your O’level subject combination.

Actually, if you fail to meet the subject requirements for law, you will not be offered admission no matter how well you perform in your JAMB. Sadly, this has been one of the reasons why many bright prospective university students lose their much-desired admission.

If you go through most of my writings on this website, you will notice that one of my visions is to guide aspirants properly. Because with proper guidance, you will avoid many mistakes and pitfalls in your search for admission.

So let me give you the correct JAMB subject combination for Law.

Subject Combination for Law in JAMB

What is the JAMB subject combination for Law?

The subject combination for Law in JAMB is Use of English, Literature-in-English and any two subjects art or social science subjects.

Now, let me explain this a little bit.

Test of Use of English is compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of their prospective course. Hence, it is already an automatic part of the subject requirements for Law in JAMB.

But for Law aspirants, there is one other compulsory subject. That is, Literature-in-English. Please make no mistakes about this. If you must be admitted to study Law in a Nigerian tertiary institution, you must write Use of English and Literature-in-English in your JAMB.

The candidate can select any two of the following arts or social sciences subjects to make up the subjects needed for Law: Government, Economics, CRS/IRS, Geography and so on.

This means that you can pick any two subjects from the list above to complete your JAMB subjects for Law. If you are wise, you will select your best two out of the list.

Typically for most aspirants, the subjects needed for Law are Use of English, Literature-in-English, Government, and CRS/IRS.

Many others still prefer this JAMB subject combination for Law: Use of English, Literature-in-English, Government, and Economics.

Any one of them is okay as long as Use of English and Literature-in-English are there.

Institution-specific Subject Requirements for Law in JAMB

• BU, UNILORIN, UNN, UNIBEN, AAU and OAU require Literature in English plus any two (2) subjects.
• UNILAG does not accept Music, Fine Arts, and Principles of Account and accepts either Economics or Commerce but not both.
• UI – accepts Science subjects.
• DELSU and ABU require Literature in English and any other Arts or Social Science subjects.

Other Courses you Can Study Using the Subjects for Law in JAMB

There are several other courses that have the same subject requirements as Law. In other words, you can choose the same JAMB subject combination for Law when applying for any of them. More so, you can confidently apply for them for supplementary admission in case you missed merit admission for Law.

The following courses have the same JAMB subject combination as Law:

1. Theatre Arts
2. English and Literary Studies
3. Mass Communication
4. Philosophy
5. Library and Information Science

WAEC Subjects Needed for Law

Now you need to understand that beyond choosing the right JAMB subject combination for Law, there are other requirements for admission.

You must also meet the necessary O’level requirements. This means that you must have credited the necessary subjects in your SSCE in order to qualify for admission. Otherwise, you will not be offered admission.

You want to ask what are the subjects needed for Law in WAEC? In other words, what is the right WAEC subjects for Law for a student who is still in secondary school?

Below are the nine subjects for Law in WAEC:

S/no	WAEC Subjects for Law
1.	English language
2.	Literature-in-English
3.	Government or History
4.	Civic Education
5.	CRS/IRS
6.	Mathematics (at least a Pass)
7.	Economics
8.	A trade subject
9.	Nigerian Language

The first five subjects above are your core subjects and you must ensure that you register them. Your core subjects, as a Law aspirant, are the essential O’level subjects that form the foundation of Law.

You must strive to obtain five credits in your core O’level subjects in order to qualify for admission into Law.

Note: The WAEC subject combination given above for Law is also applicable for all other O’level exams including NECO, NABTEB and so on.

Institution-specific Requirements on WAEC Subjects for Law

• UNN does not require Mathematics, Fine Art or Local languages.
• UI – requires 5 ‘O’ level Credits passes at one sitting or six ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sitting to include English. Language, Lit-in-English any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.
• UNIUYO, MADONNA, BIU, IMSU and UNIBEN accept a pass in Mathematics.
• AAU and NAU require a credit in one science subject and one Commercial subject and at least a pass in Mathematics.
• BSU accepts any other three Arts/Social Science subjects.
• UNILAG requires the Five O’ Level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Lit. in English and one of Arts or Social Science subject.
• ESUTECH requires credit passes in Mathematics or Science subject.
• UNIJOS credit pass in Mathematics is not compulsory.
• OAU requires Five “O” level credit passes to include English Language and Literature in English.
• ABUAD requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Math., Literature in English and two other subjects from Arts or Social Science at one sitting.
• NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Math., Literature in English and any other two subjects in not more than two sittings.
• BU – requires five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English and three other Arts subjects at not more than two sittings.
• UMYU requires five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, English Literature and any other three Social Science or Arts subject with a pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
• KSU requires five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language. English Literature and any other three Sciences, Social Sciences or Arts subjects.

Other Law Admission Requirements

Now you need to understand that beyond the subject requirements for law, there are other requirements for admission.

You must also meet the necessary O’level requirements. This means that you must have credited the necessary subjects in your SSCE in order to qualify for admission. Otherwise, you will not be offered admission.

Note that sometimes, these other requirements vary with respect to institutions. So you will need to click the provided link to read other important requirements for admission into Law as they have to do with your prospective institution. That is, the institution you have in mind to attend.

This is very important as you will find more answers to the questions you might have concerning Law.

Requirements to Study Law Through Direct Entry

Beyond the UTME mode, candidates can gain admission to study Law through Direct Entry for a duration of 3 years. But candidates who wish to be admitted into Law via Direct Entry must have one of the following requirements:

• IJMB certificate.
• JUPEB certificate.
• Two (2) A’ Level Passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.

Ensure that you go through the latest JAMB Brochure to see all the remarks and waivers for Law in different Nigerian Universities. Take advantage of the ones that favor you.

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Institution-specific Subjects for Law and Other Admission Requirements

• AAU do not accept NCE.
• UNIMAID requires two ‘A’ levels from Government, Literature in English and Religious Studies.
• AAU does not accept any Diploma and NCE but accepts only first degree (minimum of 2.2) plus the ‘O’ level requirements.
• IMSU – No Direct Entry.
• UNICAL:
  (a) does not accept any Diploma/NCE.
  (b) accepts Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects in one sitting.
  (c) accepts first Degree (second class lower) in Arts or Social Science
• ANSU do not require English Literature for degree holders.
• UNIBEN requires UTME requirements plus two ‘A’ level passes; HND (Lower credit) and NCE with credit passes in two Teaching subjects; Degree with at least Second Class Lower Division.
• RSUST and OAU accept First Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours plus UTME requirements, but does not accept NCE/ND/HND.
• UNIJOS accepts any Class of first Degree but does not accept NCE, ND, HND.
• UNIUYO does not accept IJMB Mathematics and/or any other Science subject.

List of Universities that Offer Law Course in Nigeria

There are many notable private, state and federal universities that offer Law in Nigeria. Here is a list of some of them…

• ABSU
• ABAUD
• NDU
• BU
• AAU
• ACU
• UNIJOS
• UNIUYO
• RSUST
• OAU
• IMSU
• UNIBEN
• UNICAL
• UNIPORT
• UNN
• NOUN
• ABU
• FUNAI
• UNIMAID
• MADONNA
• NAU
• UI
• BIU
• UNIOSUN
• RSUST

Of course, the list of universities above is not exhaustive. If you wish to find other universities that offer the Law course, you may need to go through the Latest JAMB Brochure on this website to see their specific entry requirements and waivers.

Alright. Let me conclude by helping you with some Law jobs so that you will also be aware of the career opportunities available for graduates.

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Law Jobs

1. Graduates can work as lawyers. In that capacity, they can defend clients in court, provide legal advice and represent individuals or companies.
2. They can work as corporate counsel where they work in-house for businesses and handle legal matters.
3. They can work as legal consultants offering expertise to businesses or individuals on specific legal issues.
4. Law graduates can serve as a legal advisor for government agencies.
5. They can also work as legal analysts.
6. They can serve as judicial clerk where they assist judges by researching legal issues and drafting opinions.
7. Graduates can work as legal educators. They can teaching law at universities or institutions to the next generation of legal professionals.

Conclusion of the Article: “Subjects for Law in JAMB and WAEC”

In this article, we set out to discuss the subject requirements for Law in JAMB and WAEC. We did justice to that and still went ahead to arm you with other salient information. Below is a table that summarizes the main points in this post.

Summary of the Requirements for Law Course
9 O Level Subjects to Study Law	Direct Entry Requirement	UTME Requirement	JAMB Subjects for Law
Mathematics English language Government Civic Education Economics Literature CRS or IRS Nigerian Language	IJMB or JUPEB certificate. Or Two (2) A’ Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.	Five O’ level credit passes which must include English Language, Literature-in-English and three other subjects and at least a pass in Mathematics.	Use of English, Literature-in-English and any other two Art or Social Science subjects.

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