The Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School have opened the online screening and clearance portal for candidates who successfully passed the May 2026 Bar Final (Resit) Examination.
Also read: Drug Abuse: A prowling monster among teens
The successful candidates are scheduled to participate in the Call to the Bar ceremony on Thursday, 26 November 2026, at the Body of Benchers Complex, Abuja.
The Council has stipulated 20 November 2026 as the final date for completing all screening and clearance formalities. Candidates are expected to fulfil the prescribed requirements before the deadline to avoid complications ahead of their admission to the Nigerian Bar.
Call to the Bar Clearance Fees and Payment Details
Candidates are required to settle the designated fees as part of the clearance exercise. The prescribed payments include:
-
Alumni Fee: ₦25,000. Payment should be made through the Council of Legal Education’s designated Remita account.
-
Body of Benchers Call to the Bar Fee: ₦40,000. Payment should be remitted to the account provided below.
Bank: Zenith Bank
Account Name: Body of Benchers Call to The Bar Fee
Account Number: 1015715697
Amount: ₦40,000
Additionally, candidates must complete the clearance-fee payment process on the screening portal, including the applicable transaction charge. The transaction will display the exact payment instructions and amount.
How to Register for Online Screening and Receive Login Credentials
Candidates who have been successful in the May 2026 Bar Final (Resit) Examination are required to follow these procedures to initiate their clearance:
1. Access the Nigerian Law School Clearance Portal and click on Get Started.
2. Provide the Law School Application Number and Examination Number to establish eligibility for the clearance exercise.
3. Once the candidate’s details have been retrieved, copy or securely save the generated Transaction Number before selecting Proceed to Payment.
4. Complete the Clearance Fee payment using the banking instructions displayed on the portal. Ensure that the applicable transaction charge is included and that the Transaction Number is accurately entered as the transfer narration.
5. Forward a legible copy of the payment receipt to [email protected]. The email must contain the candidate’s full name, Law School Application Number, Transaction Number, and payment date.
6. Following successful payment verification, candidates will receive their login credentials, comprising their Application Number and Password, through email within 24 hours.
How to Complete the Alumni and Clearance Forms
After receiving the login credentials, candidates must proceed to complete the two mandatory online forms.
The process involves the following steps:
1. Visit the Nigerian Law School Student Login Portal.
2. Sign in using the Law School Application Number and Password sent to the registered email address.
3. Locate and complete the Alumni Form before submitting it.
4. Proceed to the Clearance Form, provide the required information, and submit it to conclude the documentation process.
Candidates encountering difficulties with the screening, payment verification, or clearance procedures can direct their enquiries to [email protected].
With the clearance deadline fixed for 20 November 2026, prospective members of the Nigerian Bar are advised to complete their documentation and financial obligations promptly. This will allow sufficient time for any outstanding issues to be resolved before the 26 November 2026 Call to the Bar ceremony.
The clearance exercise follows the successful conduct of the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination
Leave a Comment