TheLaw School has commenced online screening and clearance for candidates who passed the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination ahead of their Call to Bar ceremony scheduled for November 26, 2026.
The Council of Legal Education announced the commencement of the exercise in a public notice dated November 5, 2026.
The notice, obtained from the council's official social media platforms, directed successful candidates to complete their online screening and clearance on or before November 20, 2026.
The Call to Bar ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja.
Candidates are required to complete the screening process, make the prescribed payments and submit the necessary forms before the deadline.
Nigerian Law School Call To Bar 2026: How To Complete Online Screening
Successful candidates who participated in the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination are expected to follow the steps outlined by the Council of Legal Education.
1. Check Your Eligibility
Candidates are required to visit the official screening portal:
https://nigerianlawschoolclearance.com/
After accessing the website, they should click on the "Get Started" option.
Candidates must then enter their Law School Application Number and Examination Number to confirm their eligibility for the screening exercise.
2. Generate Transaction Details And Pay Clearance Fee
After their records have been successfully retrieved, candidates are expected to copy or save their Transaction Numbers.
They should then click on the "Proceed to Payment" option to continue with the payment process.
The clearance fee, including the applicable transaction charge, must be paid using the bank details provided on the screening portal.
The Council of Legal Education advised candidates to ensure that their Transaction Numbers are correctly entered as the transfer narration when making payments.
3. Submit Proof Of Payment
After completing the payment, candidates are required to send a clear copy of their payment receipts to the designated email address.
Payment confirmation email: [email protected]
The email must contain the following information:
- Full name of the candidate.
- Law School Application Number.
- Transaction Number.
- Date of payment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate information to facilitate confirmation of their payments.
4. Receive Login Credentials
Following confirmation of payment, candidates will receive their login credentials through their registered email addresses.
According to the screening guidelines, the credentials will comprise their Application Numbers and passwords.
The council's notice stated that candidates should expect to receive the login details within 24 hours after payment confirmation.
5. Complete The Alumni And Clearance Forms
Candidates who have received their login credentials are required to visit the student login portal.
Student login portal: https://nigerianlawschoolclearance.com/student-login.php
They should log in using their Application Numbers and passwords.
The screening process requires candidates to complete and submit the Alumni Form before proceeding to fill and submit the Clearance Form.
Candidates are expected to ensure that both forms are properly completed and submitted.
Nigerian Law School Call To Bar 2026: Prescribed Fees And Payment Details
The Council of Legal Education listed the following payments for successful candidates preparing for the Call to Bar ceremony.
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | ₦25,000 |
| Body of Benchers Call to Bar Fee | ₦40,000 |
The Alumni Fee is payable through the council's designated Remita account.
The Body of Benchers Call to Bar Fee is payable into the designated Zenith Bank account.
The account details provided for the Body of Benchers payment are:
Account Name: Body of Benchers Call to The Bar Fee
Account Number: 1015715697
Bank: Zenith Bank
Candidates are also required to pay the separate clearance fee through the screening portal.
The council advised candidates to follow the payment instructions provided for each category of fee.
November 20 Deadline For Nigerian Law School Clearance
Successful candidates have been directed to complete their online screening and clearance on or before November 20, 2026.
The deadline comes ahead of the scheduled Call to Bar ceremony on November 26, 2026.
Candidates are therefore expected to complete their payments, submit the required forms and ensure that their clearance process is completed within the stipulated period.
Those experiencing difficulties with the screening and clearance process can contact the support team through:
Support Email: [email protected]
Nigerian Law School Call To Bar Ceremony Date
The Call to Bar ceremony for successful candidates of the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination is scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
The ceremony will take place at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja.
Candidates are advised to complete the online screening and clearance requirements before the deadline to prepare for the ceremony.
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