Quick answer: To study Law at DELSU, you take these UTME subjects: English Language, English Literature and any other two subject in Art/Social Science. You also need the O'Level credits below.
UTME subjects for Law
English Language, English Literature and any other two subject in Art/Social Science.
O'Level requirements for Law
Candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes which must include English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings and two other subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.
Direct Entry for Law
i) Candidate must possess GCE A'Level passes in two (2) subjects one of which must include Literature in English with a minimum of 12 points. ii) Credit in DELSU Diploma in Law iii) Degrees in the Humanities with a second class upper division is accepted for Law.
How DELSU works out your aggregate
- admission aggregate (out of 100) = JAMB UTME score / 400 x 70, plus the O'Level points of the five core subjects for the course (maximum 30).
- aggregate O'Level points per subject: A1 = 6, B2 = 5, B3 = 4, C4 = 3, C5 = 2, C6 = 1, for five core subjects (maximum 30).
- ranks 2026/2027 Direct Entry candidates differently from UTME candidates; the UTME aggregate does not apply to them (Editorial Team, 5 November 2026).
Can you get into Law with your score? If your aggregate reaches 70.5, you would have made the 2026/2027 cut-off for Law. Work out your aggregate.
What to do next
- Choose DELSU as your first choice for Law on your JAMB profile.
- Register for DELSU's post-UTME when it opens. DELSU post-UTME guide
- Upload your O'Level result on the JAMB portal before screening.
More on Law at DELSU
- Law school fees
- Law cut-off mark (2026/2027): 70.5
- Law screening documents
- Law at DELSU
- DELSU admission checklist
Questions about Law at DELSU
Does DELSU offer Law?
Yes. Law is in JAMB's current brochure for DELSU.
What are the UTME subjects for Law at DELSU?
English Language, English Literature and any other two subject in Art/Social Science.
What O'Level subjects do I need for Law at DELSU?
Candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes which must include English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings and two other subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.
Can I get into Law at DELSU through Direct Entry?
Yes. i) Candidate must possess GCE A'Level passes in two (2) subjects one of which must include Literature in English with a minimum of 12 points. ii) Credit in DELSU Diploma in Law iii) Degrees in the Humanities with a second class upper division is accepted for Law.
What is the cut-off mark for Law at DELSU?
70.5 in 2026/2027.