UNILAG Faculty of Law Honours 43 First-Class Graduates at Special Ceremony

The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG), hosted a special ceremony on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to celebrate forty-three (43) exceptional alumni who achieved First-Class honours in their Law degree.

A Celebration of Excellence

The event, which rolled out the red carpet for these outstanding graduates, recognized their exceptional academic achievements and contributions to the legal profession. First-Class honours in Law is a particularly rare achievement, making this celebration especially significant.

What First-Class Honours Means

Achieving First-Class honours in Law requires:

• Maintaining a consistently high GPA throughout the programme
• Demonstrating exceptional understanding of legal concepts
• Outstanding performance in examinations and coursework
• Often includes recognition from faculty and peers

Inspiration for Current Students

This event serves as motivation for current law students at UNILAG and across Nigeria. The 43 honorees represent the pinnacle of academic achievement in legal education, showing what is possible with dedication and hard work.

For aspiring lawyers, this demonstrates that excellence in legal education opens doors to distinguished careers in the legal profession, whether in private practice, judiciary, corporate law, or public service.

Congratulations to all the honoured graduates for this remarkable achievement!