25 Best Universities to Study law in Nigeria

25 Best Universities to Study law in Nigeria

For intending students who wishes to study law in different universities across Nigeria this article is written for you as we are going to tell you the 25 best universities to study law in Nigeria.

Other researchers may also want to find out which university ranks high when it comes to law in Nigeria, well, we are about telling you the 25 best universities to study law in Nigeria.

Law is one of the most respected profession/course one can ever think of studying. Lawyers are seen as legal practitioners and as well are respected in all ramification of life. Several universities in Nigeria offer law as a course allowing students to enroll in it, but which of the universities really give exactly what is expected to its students.

Here we have decided to do an in-depth research on this very topic before coming out with our ranking of the 25 best universities to study law in Nigeria.

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The countdown of the 25 best universities to study law in Nigeria is as follows:

25. Imo state university

Imo state university is one of the fast rising institution in the south east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Though their accreditation status is provisional but their track record in producing great law and other graduates puts them on the list.

24. University of Port Harcourt

The university of Port Harcourt is certainly one name to reckon with when it comes to credibility and educational high standards in the country.

23. Nnamdi Ezikiwe University

Popularly known as Unizek, Nnamdi Ezikiwe university is located in Awka the Anambra state capital.

22. Usman Dan Fodio University

Siting at number 22 on our list of 25 best university in Nigeria to study law is Usman Dan Fodio university Kano. A renowned university that is highly recognized by national and international bodies, the institution is equally known for their educational high standards and morals.

   21. University of Abuja

Sitting at number 21 here in our countdown chart is university of Abuja an institution established back in 1988. University of Abuja has continuously risen up the ranking when it comes to best universities to study law in Nigeria.

20. Ekiti State university

Not really a popular name in Nigeria but what does popularity got to do with excellence. Ekiti state university is one of the fast rising institution in Nigeria as they are reportedly responsible for producing graduates of high standards.

19. Ogun State university

Located in Ago Iwoye of Ogun state, the now called Olabisi Onabanjo university is siting at number 19 th on our 25 best university to study law in Nigeria.

18. Afe Babalola University

Afe Babalola University is one of the top private universities in Nigeria. Their law school is a hot spot every year for students looking to study law in Nigeria, other faculties are not left out as well. This institution is certainly beginning to set high standards most especially in the area of law.

17. Covenant university

Mostly referred as the best university in Nigeria by some set of people, Covenant University is a private university operating at a very high standard. Known for its academic quality and standards, Covenant university are responsible for producing high standard graduates not just in law but every other department.

16. Delta state university

Delta State University is a multi-campus system state university. Its main campus is located in Abraka while the other two campuses are situated in Anwai, Asaba, and Oleh, Delta. The faculty of Law is located at the Oleh Campus and it is one of the best Nigeria law school.

15. Ambrose Alli university

Ambrose Alli University is a state owned university formerly known as Edo State University. It was founded in 1981. The university has one of the best law schools in Nigeria. Their faculty of law since it began, has graduated some of the best, hard-working and successful legal practitioners both at the national and international levels. They have won different moot court competitions and have also represented Nigeria at competitions outside Nigeria.

14. University of Jos

The University of Jos was formerly a campus of the University of Ibadan until 1975. Now it has one of the best law schools in Nigeria.

13. Abia state University

Abia State University is another state owned university on this list. The university was established in 1981 to expand the admission opportunities in Nigeria. It has since lived up to expectation. The university runs a collegiate system, and their College of Law is one of the best law schools in Nigeria.

12. Babcock university

Babcock University is one of the best private universities in Nigeria, and it is situated in Ogun State. Over the years, the university prides itself on outstanding academic performance, and its faculty of law is not an exception.

11. University of Maiduguri

The University of Maiduguri is one of the best universities located in the northern part of Nigeria. Founded in 1975, it is one of the oldest federal universities in the country. The university is particularly renowned for its law program.

10. University of Uyo

Located at Ikpa road in Uyo, the law faculty is at Abak

9. University of Calabar

One of the oldest university in the southern part of Nigeria, university of calabar is undoubtedly one of the best institution in Nigeria to study law. Established in 1975, the University of calabar is known for their sound and flexible academic structure not just in the department of law but other faculties as well.

8. University of Ibadan

As the first ever premiered university in Nigeria, university of Ibadan is one of the renowned names when it comes to university education here in Nigeria. With lots of recognition from national and international bodies, gaining admission into the university of Ibadan is a dream for every aspiring student.

7. Lagos State University

The Lagas state university is referred to as many as the best state university in the country and could be true though it is unconfirmed. However, this institution currently has the highest number of law student among other state universities in Nigeria.

6. Obafemi Awolowo university

A university that needs no introduction, Obafemi Awolowo University is one of the most notable institutions in Nigeria. The university is one of the most competitive in the country and most students in Nigeria dream of attending Obafemi Awolowo University. Just as high as the reputation of this university goes, so also is their law school. The competitiveness places their faculty of law among the best in Nigeria.

5. University of Benin

Formerly known as institution of technology, University of Benin was established in 1970 and ever since have been keeping their high educational standards and building great reputation which has allowed the university to be ranked as one of the best in the country.

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Located at the old city of Nsukka, the university of Nigeria Nnsukka is another big name when it comes to university education here in Nigeria. The institutions faculty of law is undoubtedly one of the oldest in the country and the department is as old as the university itself.

3. University of Lagos

Popularly known as Unilag, the university of Lagos is certainly one of the top and most popular university in Nigeria. University of Lagos is currently one the university in Nigeria with the highest number of student.

2. Amadu Bello university

Siting second just behind university of illorin in our list of our 25 best university to study law in Nigeria is the renowned Amadu Bello university Zaria. Known for its academic excellent the Amadu Bello university Zaria is one of the oldest university and is responsible for producing great graduates of law and other discipline.

1. University of Illorin

Undoubtedly one of the best university in the country at the moment. Recent statistics shows that university of illorin is the most sort-after school in Nigeria as it had the highest number of intending students in the last concluded jamb registration. University of illorin is simply the best as it sits number one best university to study law in Nigeria on our ranking table.

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That has been our list of 25 best universities in Nigeria to study law, we tried researching and breaking down comprehensively and equally rank them according to the standards provided by each institution as well as the quality of law graduates produced by each institution over the years.

NSN Team