List of Universities that Offer Law in Nigeria

On this post you will learn what is law or rule of law, law as a course and list of universities that offer law in Nigeria. Note that there are also private universities that offer law in Nigeria.

What is Law?

Law is a set or system of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior or conduct. These rules are recognized as binding by every individual concerned. It has been variously described as a science and the art of justice.

In other words, Law is the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

What is Rule of Law?

The rule of law is the political philosophy, mechanism and practice that supports the fact that all citizens and institutions within a country, state, or community are equal and accountable to the same laws, including lawmakers, the rich and political leaders.

Law as a Course

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or B.L.) is an undergraduate degree in law (or a first professional degree in law, depending on jurisdiction).

JAMB Subject Combination for Law / JAMB UTME Requirements in Nigeria

In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory for this course. Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combination needed to study Law under the Faculty of Law in the above Universities include any three Arts or Social Science subjects.

Read Also: JAMB Subject Combination for Law, Other UTME and DE Requirements

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.

Read Also: Course Outlines/Content for LLB LAW

List of Universities that offer Law in Nigeria

In this section, I’m going to give the list of universities that offer law in Nigeria.

As you already know, all universities in Nigeria fall under one of federal, state or private universities. So we are going to list the federal, state and private universities that offer law in Nigeria.

List of Federal Universities that Offer Law in Nigeria

The following is the list of federal universities that offer Law as a course in Nigeria.

1. University Of Benin, Benin City – UNIBEN
2. University Of Nigeria Nsukka – UNN
3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife – OAU
4. University Of Ibadan, Ibadan – UI
5. University Of Uyo – UNIUYO
6. Niger Delta University , Wilberforce Island – NDU
7. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State – NPA
8. University Of Jos, Jos – UNIJOS
9. University Of Lagos – UNILAG
10. Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina
11. National Open University Of Nigeria – NOUN

List of State Universities that Offer Law in Nigeria

The following is the list of state universities that offer Law as a course in Nigeria.

1. Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
2. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
3. Benue State University, Makurdi
4. Imo State University, Owerri
5. Kogi State University, Anyigba
6. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
7. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
8. Osun State University, Osogbo
9. Anambra State University, Uli
10. Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
11. Yobe State University, Damaturu

List of Private Universities that Offer Law in Nigeria

The following is the list of private universities that offer Law as a course in Nigeria.

1. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
2. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
3. Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
4. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
5. Baze University, Fct, Abuja
6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
7. Bowen University, Iwo
8. Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
9. Nigeria Turkish Nile University , Abuja
10. Al- Hikmah University, Ilorin
11. Lead City University , Ibadan
12. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
13. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
15. Crescent University, Abeokuta
16. Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu