
Graduates with BSC, HND, ND, or NCE can apply for Law through Direct Entry at several universities, but specific acceptance criteria and required grades vary by institution, often favoring first-degree holders with a minimum second class lower.
This is not far from being possible. Graduates of any other courses (usually related) are found of trying to cross to Law - be it Civil Law, Common Law or Islamic/Sharia Law.
The basis is that with your BSC, HND, ND or NCE, you can obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form and cross to Law.
The Scope of Law in the Post:
- First, be aware that the information covered in this post was extracted from the official JAMB brochure and the details are kept updated
- Where the word "Law" is mentioned, it refers to any law type (Common Law, Civil Law, Islamic/Arabic Law or Sharia Law) depending on what your proposed university calls it.
- Where the word "first degree" is mentioned, it refers to BSC, B.A. or related university-based qualifications.
- The term "UTME requirements" as used in the JAMB brochure has been stated here as SSCE/O'level requirements to encourage your understanding that "UTME requirements" means subjects required from any of WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE or NBAIS.
- And for the O'level subjects, Law generally requires five (5)'O' Level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics. Common and Islamic Law requires five (5) O'evel credit passes in Arts or Social Sciences to include English Language and Islamic Studies or Arabic OR five (5)SSC credit passes to include English Language, Literature - in - English and any other three (3) Arts/Social Science subjects.
Universities Accepting BSC, HND, ND or NCE for Law
1. University of Benin Benin City, Edo State
UNIBEN requires SSCE requirements plus two (2) 'A' Level passes; HND Lower credit and NCE credit passes in two (2) teaching subjects; Degree with at least second class lower division.
2. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
EBSU accepts HND and ND with a minimum of upper credit from relevant programmes. The university also accepts NCE or degree in Arts or Social Science subjects in addition to the O'level requirements.
3. University of Jos, Jos Plateau State
UNIJOS accepts any class of first degree but does not accept NCE, ND and HND.
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4. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State
UNIZIK accepts:- HND with credits or distinction aggregates from recognized institutions and at least five (5) 'O' Level credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics, and/ or any other science subject.
- The university also accepts NCE/Degree plus the SSCE/O'level requirements.
5. Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State
EUI accepts NCE/OND/HND, not below credit level.
6. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
AAU does not accept any Diploma and NCE but accepts only first-degree second-class lower plus the SSCE requirements.
7. Bowen University Iwo, Osun State
BOWEN accepts a University degree of not less than a second class lower division plus 'O'level credit passes in English Language and Literature in English,
8. University of Calabar Cross River State
UNICAL accepts NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).
9. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University formerly Anambra State University
COOU accepts First degree at least second class lower. Does not require Literature in English for degree holders.
10. Crescent University, Abeokuta (CUAB), Ogun State
CUAB accepts a first degree
11. University of Ibadan, Oyo State
UI accepts a good first degree with an O'level credit pass in the English Language.
12. University of Lagos, Lagos State
UNILAG accepts First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper.
13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
LASU requires the first-degree minimum of third class plus 'O' Level credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Literature in English.
14. Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State
NDU accepts 'O' Level credit passes or equivalents in five (5) subjects including English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics plus second class honors degree of this University or any other University recognized by the Senate.
15. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
OAU accepts a first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours plus the O'level requirements.
16. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
OOU accepts a degree in Arts or Social Sciences not lower than a second class lower plus the basic O'level requirements.
17. The University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
UNIPORT accepts:- Two (2)'A' Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. (ii) NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).
- A first degree from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower, including O'level entry requirements.
18. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- RSUST accepts Candidates with First Degrees from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower) Division. However, preference shall be given to candidates with Second Class Honours (Upper) Division or higher degrees.
- OND/ND (Upper Credit) relevant to the discipline may be considered. In addition, such candidates must also satisfy the SSCE/O'level entry requirements.
19. Osun State University, Osogbo Osun State
UNIOSUN accepts a University degree from Osun State University, in a relevant programme - of not less than a second class lower division or any other recognized University in a relevant programme.
20. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
DELSU requires Degrees in the Humanities is accepted for Law.
21. University of Ilorin, Kwara State
UNILOIN accepts:
- Diploma in Law (Upper Credit) from recognized institutions. Where a diploma is graded as – Distinction, Credit, Merit, and Pass, a Credit grade is accepted for direct admission.
- First degree from a recognized University.
- The following qualifications may be considered instead of A'level Subjects for Direct Entry Admissions namely HND., A.C.I.S., ACA, A.C.C., LL.B (Inter ) of the University of London, and NCE
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ReplyDeleteAs a primary education in nce and want to cross to university for law. Can it possible. And what's are the course content
ReplyDeleteRead the post again. See if your course is accepted by any university. they're all covered already in the post.
DeletePls sir, can I use national diploma in public administration (distinction) to gain admission in unical law through direct entry. I will really appreciate if I can get a response sir
ReplyDeleteYes. Check the number 8 in the list above.
DeleteGood afternoon sir can I use HND public Administration to gain admission to study common and Islamic Law through D.E in University of Ilorin?
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ReplyDeleteCan I use national diploma in mass communication to gain admission into ui or oau through direct entry for Law.
Is it possible sir
I don't think so. Check the Law DE requirements through the link below.
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Good evening sir can I use library and information science (upper) to study law in Uniosun
ReplyDeleteYes. UNIOSUN accepts for Law, (i) Two (2)'A' Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects (ii) NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).
DeleteHope linguistics and communication studies goes for Law via direct entry in RSU?? Cos I've all requirements in my O'level
ReplyDeleteI think so. The univesity accepts, for Law DE, Two (2)'A' Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects. (ii) NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).
DeleteGood evening sir can I use HND public Administration to gain admission to study common and Islamic Law through D.E (200L) in University of Ilorin?
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon sir,is Benue State University not accepting first class and second class upper, national diploma for one to study law in 200L through DE?
ReplyDeleteHello Sir, please can I use a degree in Philosophy second class uppers to study Law at the Delta State University?
ReplyDeleteHello sir, I'm a lower credit ond holder in building technology can I use it to study law in any Nigerian tertiary institution?
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sir. I have B.Ed in Educational Management and Planning, Second Class Lower and I want to switch to Law through DE. Is it possible Sir
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sir. Please Sir what are the Universities that accept (B.Ed) second class lower for someone who want to study Law through DE?
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