Law — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Law Offered at 38 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Any three (3) ArtsSocial Science subjects

To study Law in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Any three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5)'O' Level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics.

38 Institutions offering Law

AB Abia State University University State AD Adamawa State University University State AD Adekunle Ajasin University University State AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bauchi State University University State BE Benue State University University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University University State ED Edo University University State EK Ekiti State University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IM Imo State University University State LA Lagos State University University State NA Nasarawa State University University State NA National Open University of Nigeria University Federal NI Niger Delta University University State NI Nigeria Police Academy Wudil University Federal OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State RI Rivers State University University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University of Benin University Federal UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal YO Yobe State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Law in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Any three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects..

Is Use of English compulsory for Law?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Law and for every other course.

Can I study Law through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Law through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Law?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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