Nigerian Law School: 2026 Bar Final Resit for December 2025 Candidates — Key Dates & How to Apply
Summary
Candidates with a conditional pass in the December 2025 Bar Final can resit the paper in the 2026 Bar Final (Resit) exam scheduled for May 16–22, 2026. Read the step‑by‑step application, payment and submission checklist.
Nigerian Law School: 2026 Bar Final Resit for December 2025 Candidates — Key Dates & How to Apply
Nigerian Law School: 2026 Bar Final Resit for December 2025 Candidates
Candidates who were referred in one paper (conditional pass) at the December 2025 Bar Final Examination may resit that paper during the 2026 Bar Final (Resit) Examination. Below are the practical details you need to complete your application and sit the resit.
Key dates and venue
- Examination: May 16 – 22, 2026
- Venue: Nigerian Law School, Headquarters, Bwari – Abuja
- Application opens: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
- Application closes: Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Completed application documents received by: Monday, 4 May 2026
Fees
- Application Fee: ₦30,000.00
- Examination Fee: ₦70,000.00
- Total: ₦100,000.00
Payment instructions
Pay the Application and Examination fees separately to the account of the Council of Legal Education via the CBN/Remita payment gateway, by electronic transfer or at any commercial bank. Provide the following when making payment:
- Name of MDA: Council of Legal Education
- Name of Service/Purpose: Resit Examination
- Payer’s Full Name: (use your full name as it appears on official documents)
After payment — what to do
- Keep a clear scanned copy of your Remita Receipt (RRR).
- Prepare the following information to send with the scanned receipt: surname, other names, email address and phone number.
- Send the scanned receipt and the information above to the official resit email: [email protected]
- Login details to register for the resit will be sent to the email address provided on the Remita receipt.
- Take the printed receipt for verification at the Accounts Department, then submit it to the Office of the Secretary to the Council/Head of Administration (SDA) as required.
Documents to submit (physical copies)
- Two (2) copies of the printout of your December 2025 Bar Final result
- Four (4) passport photographs
- Two (2) photocopies of your Law School ID card
- Two (2) copies of payment receipts
Important notes and tips
- Candidates who register but fail to turn up for the examination will forfeit all fees paid.
- Accommodation will be available for the examination period at a moderate fee; make arrangements early if you need lodging in Abuja.
- Double‑check the name you use when paying (payer’s full name) — it must match the name you submit on application documents and receipts to avoid verification delays.
- Scan and keep backups of all receipts and documents (cloud or email) so you can re-send quickly if requested.
Checklist — before you submit
Use this quick checklist to confirm you're ready to submit:
- Paid Application fee (₦30,000) and Examination fee (₦70,000) separately.
- Saved clear scanned copy of Remita Receipt (RRR).
- Prepared and sent surname, other names, email and phone number with the scanned receipt to [email protected].
- Printed two copies of December 2025 result, two copies of payment receipts, two photocopies of Law School ID and four passport photos.
- Plan to visit Accounts Department and Office of the Secretary to the Council/Head of Administration for receipt verification.
- Confirmed travel and accommodation arrangements for Bwari, Abuja (if applicable).
