The Nigerian Law School has released the results of the 2025
Bar Final Examinations for the mainstream set, with a total of 212 candidates emerging with First Class honours. The examinations, conducted in December 2025, recorded 7,602 candidates, with First Class graduands representing 2.8 per cent of the total number.
At its latest meeting, the Council of Legal Education, under the chairmanship of Emeka Ngige, approved the December 2025 Bar Final results as presented by the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote.
A breakdown of the results shows a slight decline when compared to the 2024 Bar Finals, where 260 candidates, representing 3.6 per cent of 7,134 candidates, attained First Class. Despite the drop, the 2025 results reflect a strong overall performance across other grade categories.
In addition to the First Class results, 1,216 candidates (16 per cent) obtained Second Class Upper division, while 2,961 candidates (39 per cent) earned Second Class Lower division. Furthermore, 1,622 candidates, representing 21.3 per cent, secured a Pass grade, while 314 candidates (4.1 per cent) were awarded Conditional Pass.
However, the results also show that 1,067 candidates failed the examination, representing a significant number of students whose call to the Bar will be delayed. Additionally, 210 candidates were absent for the examination.
The Bar Final Examination remains a critical requirement for admission into the Nigerian Bar, serving as the final stage of legal training for prospective legal practitioners in the country.
Here is a summary of the results:
A total of 7,602 candidates sat for the examination. Of this number, 212 candidates (2.8%) attained First Class honours, while 1,216 (16%) secured Second Class Upper division. The largest group, 2,961 candidates (39%), fell within the Second Class Lower category. Additionally, 1,622 candidates (21%) obtained a Pass, and 314 (4.1%) were awarded Conditional Pass.
On the other hand, 1,067 candidates (14%) failed the examination, while 210 candidates (2.8%) were absent.
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