The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released comprehensive guidelines outlining procedures for addressing major queries that may arise during the Nigerian Law School admission process, reaffirming its commitment to fairness, transparency, and due process.
According to the CLE, the guidelines are intended to ensure that all applicants are treated consistently and that discrepancies identified during screening are resolved promptly to avoid unnecessary delays in admission.
The Council clarified that name discrepancies will be addressed based on the source of the error. Where an error is attributable to the applicant, the affected candidate is required to depose to an affidavit affirming the mistake and clearly stating the correct name arrangement as verified by the issuing university.
However, where the discrepancy originates from the university, the institution must issue a written acknowledgment of the error on its official letterhead. The document must state the correct names and arrangement and be duly signed by the Registrar.
Applicants who fail to submit required certificates, including WAEC or LLB certificates, are mandated to provide the missing documents and submit them to the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration (SDA).
Similarly, candidates who omitted a letter of transfer from a previous university must supply the document, which must be issued on the institution’s official letterhead and signed by an authorized officer.
For any unaccounted period reflected in an application, the CLE requires applicants to depose to an affidavit explaining their whereabouts during the period in question.
Applicants who failed to submit Form C are required to complete the form and depose to an affidavit affirming the accuracy of the information provided. Where employment history or other mandatory sections are left blank, the applicant must complete the relevant sections and forward the documents to the Office of the Secretary to the Council.
The Council directed that all responses to queries must be forwarded to the Office of the Secretary to the Council of Legal Education and Director of Administration, accompanied by a covering letter stating the applicant’s name, university, and the specific query being addressed.
Read the full Notice below
1. INTRODUCTION
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) is committed to ensuring that all applicants to the Nigerian Law School undergo a fair and transparent admission process. In order to achieve this goal, the CLE has established guidelines for addressing major queries that may arise during the application process. These guidelines are designed to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently, and that any issues or discrepancies that arise are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
2. NAME DISCREPANCIES
(i) Error by the Applicant: If a name discrepancy is discovered and it is determined that the error was made by the applicant, he/she must depose to an affidavit affirming the error and stating the correct names and arrangement, as verified by the University.
(ii) Error by the University: If a name discrepancy is identified and it is established that the error originated from the university, the university must provide a written acknowledgement of the error, stating the correct names and arrangement. The acknowledgment must be issued on the university’s official letterhead, and duly signed by the Registrar.
3. MISSING OR INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS
(i) Failure to submit required certificates: If an applicant fails to submit a copy of certificates, such as WAEC, or LLB certificate, the applicant must provide the required certificate which must be submitted to the SDA.
(ii) Failure to Attach Letter of Transfer: If an applicant fails to attach a letter of transfer from another University, the applicant must provide the required document. The letter of transfer must be issued on the university’s official letterhead, and duly signed by the appropriate university official.
4. UNACCOUNTED PERIODS
If an applicant has an unaccounted period in their application, the applicant must depose to an affidavit stating their whereabouts during the unaccounted period.
5. INCOMPLETE FORMS
(i)If an applicant fails to submit Form C, he/she must complete the Form, and depose to an affidavit affirming the information provided therein.
(ii) For employment history and other periods section not filled, the applicant must complete the required section and submit same to the Secretary to Council and Director of Administration.
6. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
All responses to queries must be forwarded to the Office of the Secretary to Council of Legal Education/Director of Administration (SDA) with a covering letter attached, stating, the Applicant’s Name, University and Query. Responses must be submitted within one (1) week upon receipt of the query, via dispatch or courier service; unless the applicant resides in Abuja or has a representative who can submit the response on their their behalf.
SECRETARY TO THE COUNCIL AND DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
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