JAMB requirements for law students: All the details for 2025/2026
Law is one of the most prestigious degrees in Nigeria. The current JAMB requirements for law students apply to all universities in the country. You must pass the subjects JAMB has specified for a law degree programme, irrespective of the school you wish to join after your WAEC exams.
Source: UGC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- JAMB requirements for law students
- What is the JAMB subject combination for law in UNILAG?
- Which subject combination is best for law?
- What is the JAMB score for law?
- Is Maths compulsory for law in JAMB?
- What is the JAMB subject combination for law in LASU?
- What are lawyers called in Nigeria?
- Is CRS compulsory for law in JAMB?
Key takeaways
- Studying law in Nigeria is one of the decisions one can ever make because lawyers are among the highest-paid professionals in the country.
- A career in law can change and save lives in one way or another.
- All prospective lawyers should take note of the JAMB requirements and put more effort into their studies.
JAMB requirements for law students
It is crucial to understand the subject combination for law in JAMB while in secondary school. This knowledge will help you determine which subjects to choose for your O'Level (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) certificate.
You will also save yourself from doing subjects that JAMB will not consider when applying for law school. Learn more about the subject combination for law in JAMB in 2025/2026.
Which are the compulsory subjects for law in JAMB?
The O'Level exams (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) require you to sit for a minimum of eight subjects and a maximum of nine. Out of these, five are core subjects that suit the course you wish to pursue after high school.
You are allowed to choose the remaining three or four subjects. Here are the 9 WAEC subjects for law in Nigeria:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Economics
- Government
- CRS/IRS
- Civic Education
- History
- Any subject of your choice
Source: UGC
What are the 4 subjects for law in JAMB?
The four JAMB subject requirements for a law student are listed below. Note that you must score a minimum of five (5) credits in your O'Level (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) core courses and three or four other subjects of your choice to help you score the university cut-off mark for law.
- English Language
- Literature in English
- CRS / IRS
- Any two Arts or Social Science subjects (Government, Economics, Commerce, etc.)
What is the cut-off mark for law?
The JAMB cut-off mark for law or any other undergraduate degree is 140 for federal and state universities. The cut-off mark for law and law-related courses is 100 for polytechnics and colleges.
Note that the cut-off mark is not uniform for all tertiary institutions. Some law schools in Nigeria have higher cut-off marks, but none accept applicants with lower than 140 points.
Subject combination for law in Nigerian federal universities
Many federal universities in Nigeria adhere to the JAMB subject combination for a law degree. However, each school prioritises specific subjects when selecting students. Check out this O'Level JAMB combination for law in Nigerian universities.
- UI allows Social Science subjects.
- BSU accepts any three subjects from Arts and Sciences.
- ESUTECH needs one credit in Mathematics.
- UNIBEN, MADONNA, UNIUYO, BIU, and IMSU expect you to pass Mathematics.
- UNN does not require you to do Mathematics, local languages, or Fine Arts.
- ABU and DELSU prioritise English Literature and Arts subjects.
- NDU requires a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English Language and Literature.
- ABUAD wants credits in the English Language and Literature, Mathematics, and two other subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.
- BU wants five (5) credits in English Language plus Literature and the Arts or Social Sciences credits (not more than two sittings).
- NAU and AAU want one credit in Science, one in a commercial subject, and one in mathematics.
- BU, UNN, AAU, UNILORIN, and UNIBEN require you to pass English Literature and two other subjects.
- UNILAG requires English Language, Literature, Mathematics, and one subject from Arts or Social Sciences.
- UMYU requires five (5) credits in Mathematics, English Language and Literature, and three subjects from the Arts or Social Sciences (not more than two sittings).
Source: UGC
What are the minimum requirements for law?
These are the requirements you need to fulfil to gain admission into a law degree in Nigeria.
- You must be 16 years old and above by 31 October in the year of admission.
- You must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O'Level (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), including English and Mathematics.
- You must have passed the subjects in not more than two (2) sittings. Note that some schools require one sitting.
- You must meet JAMB, WAEC, and Post UTME cut-off scores.
- You must meet your preferred university's cut-off mark for law.
Direct entry requirements to study law in Nigeria
Direct entry students must meet the requirements listed below.
- An O'Level (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) candidate should have a minimum of 5 credits, with a maximum of two sittings.
- If you have a degree in the related field, it should be a First Class or Second Class Upper.
- If you have a National Diploma (ND), a National Certificate of Education (NCE), or any other Advanced-Level Certificate, you should have a minimum of a Merit Pass.
- You must buy a Direct Entry form through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
- You must meet the Faculty/Departmental entry requirements of your preferred university.
- You should meet other qualifications acceptable to the Senate of your university of choice.
Source: UGC
What is the JAMB subject combination for law in UNILAG?
To study law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), you must have five (5) credit passes in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and one subject from Arts or Social Sciences in one sitting.
Which subject combination is best for law?
Note that different universities may prefer different subject combinations. Check out the previous sections of this article for more information.
What is the JAMB score for law?
The minimum JAMB cut-off mark for law is 140 for federal and state universities in Nigeria.
Is Maths compulsory for law in JAMB?
No, it is not. While many universities list Maths as a compulsory subject for law, some do not. UNN, for instance, does not require you to do Mathematics.
What is the JAMB subject combination for law in LASU?
The Lagos State University (LASU) O' Level applicants who have a minimum of five (5) credits in English Language, Mathematics, and any two relevant subjects, achieved in not more than two (2) sittings. You must also score a minimum of 180 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
What are lawyers called in Nigeria?
Nigerian lawyers are called barristers, solicitors, attorneys, or advocates.
Is CRS compulsory for law in JAMB?
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) is not a compulsory subject for law in the country.
Understanding the JAMB requirements for law students helps an O'Level candidate know which subjects to study more. The prospective lawyer should find out which subjects their dream university prioritises and strive to score highly in all of them.
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