Are you passionate about justice, fairness, and defending people’s rights? Do you dream of becoming a lawyer and specializing in civil matters like contracts, family law, property disputes, and more? Then pursuing Civil Law at a Nigerian university might be the perfect path for you.
But before you get there, the first step is passing your JAMB UTME and choosing the right subject combination is crucial.
In this post, we will break down the JAMB subject combination for Civil Law for 2026/2027, plus tips to boost your admission chances.
JAMB Subject Requirements for Civil Law 2026
To study Civil Law in any Nigerian university, here are the four required subjects for JAMB UTME:
- Use of English (Compulsory for all courses)
- Literature in English
- Government or History
- Any other Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., CRS/IRS, Economics, or even French)
O’Level Requirements (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
To qualify for admission, you must also have the right O’Level subject combination, usually from WAEC, NECO, or GCE. You need at least five (5) credit passes, including:
- English Language
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
- Government or History
- Any other Arts or Social Science subject
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
If you are applying through Direct Entry (DE) instead of UTME, you will be entering into 200 Level of the Civil Law program, provided you meet the necessary qualifications. Here are the Direct Entry Requirements to study Civil Law in any Nigerian university:
- A’ Level passes in relevant subjects.
- ND or HND in related fields (subject to university-specific requirements).
Universities Offering Civil Law 2026
| S/N | Nigerian Universities to Study Civil Law |
| 1 | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) |
| 3 | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) |
| 4 | Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) |
| 5 | University of Ibadan (UI) |
| 6 | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) |
| 7 | Lagos State University (LASU) |
| 8 | University of Benin (UNIBEN) |
FAQs
Yes. CRS, IRS, Commerce, or even French can be accepted as the fourth subject, depending on the university. However, prioritize Arts and Social Science subjects.
Mathematics is not a compulsory subject for Law in JAMB, but many universities require at least a credit pass in Mathematics at O’Level (WAEC/NECO/GCE).
Several top universities like UNN, UNIBEN, LASU, ABU, and private institutions accept Direct Entry candidates. Ensure your qualification (A’Level, ND, or NCE) meets their standard.
Law is a competitive course. Most federal universities require a JAMB score of 260+, but some state or private universities may accept lower scores (220–250). This can vary by year and institution.
Yes. JUPEB and IJMB A’Level results are widely accepted for Direct Entry into Law in many Nigerian universities. You must have strong grades in relevant subjects like Literature and Government.
