The Council of Legal Education, via the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja, has officially released the timetable for the Bar Part I Re-sit Examinations, set to hold from Monday, 26 January 2026, to Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
These re-sit exams offer candidates who were unsuccessful in specific subjects during the main Bar Part I exams another opportunity to qualify for admission to the Nigerian Bar. All examinations will take place at the Nigerian Law School Abuja Campus, with daily sessions scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The timetable is as follows:
- Monday, 26 January 2026 — Land Law (R1)
- Tuesday, 27 January 2026 — Criminal Law (R4)
- Wednesday, 28 January 2026 — Constitutional Law (R3)
- Thursday, 29 January 2026 — Nigerian Legal System (R2)
- Friday, 30 January 2026 — Commercial Law (Rm1)
- Monday, 2 February 2026 — Equity & Trusts (Rm3)
- Tuesday, 3 February 2026 — Law of Evidence (Rm2)
The schedule is signed by Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN, Life Bencher and outgoing Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, whose tenure ends on 9 January 2026. Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote is set to take over as the first female Director-General on 10 January 2026.
Candidates are urged to prepare diligently for the re-sit examinations, which are a crucial component of the vocational training required for admission to the Bar. Students should consult the official Nigerian Law School website or campus administrators for registration confirmations, guidelines, and any updates.
We wish all candidates the very best in their upcoming examinations.