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JAMB Halts Law Admissions in Eight Universities Following CLE Suspension

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: January 31, 2025
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Aspiring attorneys have been forewarned by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that admission to eight Nigerian institutions’ legal programs is essentially suspended. This extreme action comes after the Council of Legal Education (CLE), the regulatory organisation in charge of maintaining the standard of legal education in the nation, suspended it.

The CLE has prohibited these universities from accepting new students into their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) programs due to regulatory procedure infractions. Both potential students and the universities themselves have been impacted by this decision, which has rocked the academic community

“Following the suspension of their law programmes by the Council of Legal Education (CLE), these universities will not be permitted to admit new students into their law faculties,” confirmed Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, in a statement released on Wednesday.

The institutions facing JAMB Law Admission Suspension include Kwara State University, Bingham University, Redeemers University, Western Delta University, Taraba State University, Arthur Jarvis University, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, and the Nigerian Police Academy.

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The Nigerian Police Academy, however, faces a more severe consequence. The suspension of its law program will extend for two academic years, impacting both the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions.

This action by the CLE underscores the critical importance of adhering to rigorous academic standards. The Council, in its role as the guardian of legal education quality, has signalled its commitment to maintaining high standards within the legal profession.

“The suspension is a direct consequence of the universities failing to meet the necessary regulatory standards required for the operation of law programmes in Nigeria,” explained Benjamin.

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This news will undoubtedly have a significant impact on countless prospective law students. Their dreams of pursuing a legal career at these institutions are now temporarily on hold. It also poses a significant challenge for the affected universities, potentially impacting their reputation and student enrolment.

This situation serves as a stark reminder for all academic institutions of the crucial importance of maintaining the highest academic standards. Compliance with regulatory guidelines is not merely a formality; it is a fundamental responsibility that ensures the quality and integrity of education.

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