Nigerian Law School: Bar Resit Screening for 2026 Call to Bar Candidates

• The Nigerian Law School has initiated online screening for May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination candidates.
• All successful candidates must complete the online screening and clearance process by November 20, 2026.
• The Call to Bar ceremony is scheduled for November 26, 2026, at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja.
• Candidates must pay an Alumni fee of N25,000 and a Body of Benchers Call to Bar fee of N40,000, in addition to a separate clearance fee.
• The process involves eligibility checks, payment generation, proof submission, and completion of Alumni and Clearance Forms online.

Adherence to the stipulated deadline is critical for all successful candidates.

The Nigerian Law School has initiated an online screening and clearance procedure for candidates who successfully passed the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination. This crucial step precedes their upcoming Call to Bar ceremony, which is slated for November 26, 2026. The announcement, made public through a notice dated November 5 by the Council of Legal Education on its official social media channels, directs all eligible individuals to complete the necessary online processes by November 20, 2026.

This directive underscores the strict timeline for prospective legal practitioners to finalize their requirements. The ceremony itself is scheduled to take place at the Body of Benchers Complex located in Abuja. The online platform facilitates a comprehensive review of candidates' qualifications and ensures all prerequisites are met before their formal admission to the legal profession.

Candidates embarking on the Nigerian Law School clearance process must navigate several distinct stages. Initially, they are required to visit the designated screening portal at `https://nigerianlawschoolclearance.com/` and select the 'Get Started' option. Here, their eligibility is confirmed by inputting their unique Law School Application Number and Examination Number.

Following eligibility verification, the system prompts candidates to generate transaction details. It is imperative to save or copy the Transaction Numbers before proceeding to payment. The clearance fee, along with any applicable transaction charges, must be remitted using the provided bank details, ensuring the Transaction Number is accurately entered as the transfer narration. Subsequently, a clear copy of the payment receipt, detailing full names, Law School Application Numbers, Transaction Numbers, and payment dates, must be emailed to `payment@nigerianlawschoolclearance.com`.

Upon confirmation of payment, login credentials, comprising the Application Number and a password, will be dispatched to candidates' registered email addresses within 24 hours. These credentials are then used to access the student login portal at `https://nigerianlawschoolclearance.com/student-login.php`. The final steps involve completing and submitting the Alumni Form, which must be done prior to filling out and submitting the Clearance Form.

Prospective barristers must fulfill several financial obligations as part of the Nigerian Law School Bar resit screening. These include a N25,000 Alumni fee, payable through the Council's designated Remita account. Additionally, a Body of Benchers Call to Bar fee of N40,000 is required, which must be paid into the specified Zenith Bank account (Account name: Body of Benchers Call to The Bar Fee; Account number: 1015715697). A separate clearance fee is also payable directly through the screening portal.

Adherence to the stipulated deadline is critical for all successful candidates. The entire online screening and clearance procedure must be finalized on or before November 20, 2026. This strict cutoff date ensures that all administrative requirements are met in time for the Call to Bar ceremony Nigeria 2026, scheduled for Thursday, November 26. For any difficulties encountered during this process, candidates are advised to contact the support team via `support@nigerianlawschoolclearance.com`.

Lawyers advising prospective candidates for the Nigerian Bar should be aware of the specific online screening and clearance procedures, payment requirements, and strict deadlines (November 20, 2026) for the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination candidates to ensure timely admission to the Bar.

Source: Original reporting via PUNCH Online