COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION: RELEASE OF DECEMBER 2025 BAR FINAL EXAMINATION RESULTS
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The Council of Legal Education is pleased to inform the general public and all candidates who participated in the December 2025 Bar Final Examinations that the academic results have been officially approved and released.

Following a rigorous grading and moderation process conducted by the Nigerian Law School, the Council has verified the performance of the 7,602 candidates who sat for the examinations across various campuses nationwide.

I. SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE

The December 2025 diet recorded an impressive overall pass rate of 79.1%. The comprehensive breakdown of performance levels is as follows:

Grade / Status Number of Candidates :--- :--- First Class 212 Second Class (Upper Division) 1,216 Second Class (Lower Division) 2,961 Pass 1,622 Conditional Pass 314 Fail 1,067 Absent 210
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II. CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

The Council of Legal Education warmly congratulates all successful candidates on this significant academic and professional milestone. Your success is a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and dedication during your vocational training. We celebrate your upcoming transition from students to prospective legal practitioners in the noble profession.
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III. NEXT STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

With the results now live, successful candidates are required to prepare for the administrative screening and induction phase:

  1. View Detailed Results: Candidates should immediately log in to their individual portals on the Official Nigerian Law School Website to view and print their result slips.
    1. Mandatory Screening: Detailed information regarding the mandatory screening exercise for all successful candidates will be released shortly.
    2. Call to Bar Ceremony: The formal schedule and logistical arrangements for the Call to Bar ceremony will be communicated directly to candidates via official channels.

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IV. IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

The Council urges all candidates and the public to remain vigilant. Please rely only on official communications posted on the Nigerian Law School website. Be wary of unauthorized individuals or websites claiming to provide "fast-track" screening or induction services.

Please be guided accordingly.

Signed:
Management
Council of Legal Education