The Nigerian Law School has scheduled the Call to the Bar ceremony for successful candidates of the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination for November 26, 2026.
The Council of Legal Education said the ceremony would hold at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja, while candidates have been directed to complete their online screening and clearance on or before November 20.
The directive was contained in a public notice dated November 5 and signed by the Council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho.
The Council announced that candidates are required to pay a ₦25,000 alumni fee and a ₦40,000 Call to the Bar fee, bringing the combined amount to ₦65,000. The fees are exclusive of the separate clearance charge and applicable transaction costs.
Candidates were instructed to begin the screening process through the designated online portal and verify their eligibility with their Law School Application Number and Examination Number.
After retrieving their records, they are to save their transaction number and proceed with payment of the prescribed clearance fee. The transaction number must be correctly entered as the narration for the bank transfer.
Candidates are also required to email a copy of their payment receipt, alongside their full name, application number, transaction number and payment date, to the designated payment address.
The Council said login details would be sent to candidates’ email addresses within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
Successful candidates must then log in to the student portal, complete and submit the Alumni Form, and proceed to fill and submit the Clearance Form.
The Council urged candidates to commence the process early and ensure they meet the November 20 deadline ahead of the Call to the Bar ceremony.
It also provided an email address for enquiries and assistance relating to the screening and clearance exercise.
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