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How long does it take to become a lawyer in Nigeria?
For most of us, becoming lawyers was part of our childhood dreams. If it is still a dream of yours to become a lawyer, then you are at the right place as I will outline all you need to know about becoming a lawyer in Nigeria.
Graduating from secondary is a prerequisite for almost all careers in Nigeria and is the same for law. To become a lawyer, you need to offer art courses in your secondary school, write and pass your WASSCE with credits in at least five subjects, and score at least 200 in JAMB. For a better chance to get into your preferred university, aim for a score of at least 280.
After secondary school, the next step in your journey towards becoming a lawyer is to obtain a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. It is a five-year course where you will study 12 compulsory core law courses including Commercial Law, Company Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Legal Methods, Nigerian Legal System, Land Law, Law of Torts, Law of Equity and Trusts, Law of Evidence, and Jurisprudence. The LLB can be obtained in universities in Nigeria and abroad.
After the Bar Part II Programme, successful candidates will have to write and pass the Bar Finals examination. Writing and passing this exam is essential for you to become a lawyer in Nigeria, so you must prepare adequately for it.
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