The Council of Legal Education, through the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, has released the official timetable for the Bar Part I Re-sit Examinations scheduled to hold from Monday, 26 January 2026 to Tuesday, 3 February 2026.

The re-sit examinations, which provide candidates who were unsuccessful in specific subjects during the main Bar Part I exams with another opportunity to qualify, will take place at the Nigerian Law School Abuja Campus. All papers are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily.

Here is the detailed timetable as released:

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 — Land Law (R1)
  • Tuesday, 27 January 2026 — Criminal Law (R4)
  • Wednesday, 28 January 2026 — Constitutional Law (R3)
  • Thursday, 29 January 2026 — Nigerian Legal System (R2)
  • Friday, 30 January 2026 — Commercial Law (Rm1)
  • Monday, 2 February 2026 — Equity & Trusts (Rm3)
  • Tuesday, 3 February 2026 — Law of Evidence (Rm2)

The timetable is signed by Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN, Life Bencher, the outgoing Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, whose tenure concludes on January 9, 2026, with Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote set to assume office as the first female Director-General from January 10, 2026.

Candidates are advised to prepare adequately for these examinations, which form a critical part of the vocational training required for admission to the Nigerian Bar.

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All affected students are encouraged to check the official Nigerian Law School website or contact their campus administrators for additional guidelines, registration confirmations, or updates.

Success to all candidates sitting for the re-sit examinations.

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