The Council of Legal Education has officially announced the release of the results of the December 2025 Bar Final Examinations conducted by the Nigerian Law School. According to a public notice issued on April 20, 2026, a total of 7,602 candidates sat for the examinations, marking another significant milestone in the nation’s legal education calendar. The Council provided a detailed breakdown of candidates’ performance across various grade classifications.
The results show that 212 candidates earned First Class honours, while 1,216 secured Second Class Upper division. A larger proportion, 2,961 candidates, obtained Second Class Lower, with 1,622 candidates achieving a Pass. Additionally, 314 candidates recorded Conditional Pass, while 1,067 failed the examination, and 210 were absent. The Council confirmed that the overall pass rate stands at 79.1 percent, reflecting a strong performance by the majority of candidates despite the rigorous standards of the examination.
In its statement, the Council congratulated all successful candidates, commending their resilience, discipline, and dedication throughout the demanding process. It further noted that details regarding the screening procedures and the schedule for the Call to Bar ceremony will be communicated to candidates through their individual portals on the Law School’s official website.
The announcement signals the next phase in the professional journey of the successful candidates as they prepare to be formally admitted into the Nigerian legal profession.
