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Best Universities To Study Law In Nigeria

Posted on May 9, 2025 By CampusTimesNG 4 Comments on Best Universities To Study Law In Nigeria

Are you searching for the best universities to study Law in Nigeria? You want to get the best education from the best Nigerian Universities. If that is what you are looking for, then you have stumbled on the right page.

Studying Law in Nigeria Universities have always been a delight to many young Nigerian students. No wonder it’s one of the most competitive degree courses in the University today.

best universities to study Law

In most Nigerian Universities, Law programmes/courses are found or categorised under the Faculty of Law. And because of the broad nature of course students would have to specialize in one aspect of the course. You can study Civil law, Commercial law, International law, Sharia/Islamic law etc.

So, if you are aspiring to study Law, you are making a wonderful choice. Compiled below is a list of best Universities to study Law in Nigeria.

List Of?Best Universities To Study Law In Nigeria

Below are 10 top best Universities to study Law in ascending order.

1. University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin is a popular federal university in Nigeria and is always ranked among the top universities in the country. It is one of the most sought after universities for studying and not just law. The university is ranked first on our list of top 10 universities in Nigeria to study law.

2. University of Lagos

The University of Lagos popularly known as Unilag is one of the top and prestigious universities in Nigeria. Another competitive university with a track record of excellence in academics. The university has produced graduates that have made a tremendous contribution to Nigeria today across many fields.

Their faculty of law is not an exception and it is the second on our list of the best universities to study law in our country.

3. University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan is Nigeria?s first premier university. It is one of the most prestigious university in the country, currently ranked the best in Nigeria and needs no introduction. Another dream for most high school student in Nigeria is an admission into this university.

The university of Ibadan has produced some of the best-distinguished lawyers in the country and six of their alumni have been made Senior Advocates of Nigeria till date.

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka is one of the first generation federal universities founded before independence in Nigeria. The Faculty of Law of the university is the oldest in our country.

It has made an immense contribution to legal education and practice in Nigeria. Now it is high time to name the three top universities, where almost every student wants to study law.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. University of Benin

The University of Benin was founded in 1970 and it is one of the first generation federal universities in Nigeria. Their faculty of law has produced some of the best notable legal practitioners in the country.

Some of them include the former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Josephine Anenih who is a former Nigerian minister.

8. Lagos State University

Lagos State University is the most popular and best state-owned universities in Nigeria. Their faculty of law is one of the best law school in our country. One of the notable alumni of their law school is the current vice president of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a Professor of Law.

9. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University is one of the very good federal universities in the northern part of the country. The university has been known for years for its excellent academic performance. When it comes to law, this university is one of the best places to study

10. 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.

And there you have it,?Best Universities to study Law in Nigeria. Don?t hesitate to share this information with your friends and colleague on social media via the share buttons below.

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Comments (4) on “Best Universities To Study Law In Nigeria”

  1. Soneye Saheed says:
    July 28, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Nice piece here… Well-detained and true.

    Also, your blog has a nice design and great navigation making it easy to use. Keep up the good works here.

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    1. CampusTimesNG says:
      July 28, 2018 at 9:07 am

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      July 28, 2018 at 9:14 am

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  2. Victor says:
    June 20, 2020 at 7:00 am

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