The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not conduct admissions for the Law programme in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision follows the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) in the affected institutions.
The universities affected by this suspension include:
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
According to JAMB, the suspension will remain in place for at least one academic session, meaning prospective candidates for the 2025 UTME will not be able to apply for Law in these institutions.
Additionally, the suspension of the Law programme at the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, will last for two academic sessions: 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
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In a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board clarified its stance:
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will not be conducting admissions for the Law programme in some selected universities following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for the 2025/2026 academic session.”
The statement further emphasized:
“As a result, JAMB will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enrol in the Law programme at the aforementioned universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. Furthermore, the ban on registration for the Law programme at the Nigerian Police Academy will extend into the 2026/2027 academic session.”
While JAMB did not provide specific reasons for the CLE’s suspension of these Law programmes, education experts believe it may be linked to accreditation challenges or failure to meet regulatory standards set by the legal education body.
Students who had planned to apply for Law in these universities are now advised to consider alternative institutions or courses. Many prospective candidates have expressed concerns about the decision, fearing it could limit their chances of studying Law in their preferred universities.
A UTME candidate, Samuel Ojo, shared his frustration:
“I had already made plans to apply for Law at Kwara State University. Now, I have to change my choice at the last minute. This is really disappointing.”
Another prospective student, Maryam Abubakar, who had hoped to study Law at the Nigerian Police Academy, described the news as a setback:
“This decision will affect many of us who specifically chose the Police Academy for its structured training in Law and security studies. I hope JAMB and CLE reconsider.”
With this development, universities offering accredited Law programmes are expected to see a surge in applications as students seek alternatives. Educational analysts also urge affected institutions to address any deficiencies that led to the suspension and work towards reinstating their Law programmes in the future.
Meanwhile, JAMB has assured candidates that the admission process for other courses in these universities remains unaffected. The board encourages students to regularly check its official channels for updates and further instructions regarding their applications.