Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons)
The Faculty of Law at DELSU Oleh Campus offers complete training across Nigerian constitutional law, criminal law, contract, torts, commercial law, jurisprudence, international law, and human rights. Graduates proceed directly to the Nigerian Law School for professional Bar Part II training and Call to the Nigerian Bar as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
DELSU Admission Requirements
Official criteria for UTME candidates, O'Level certification, and Direct Entry placement
UTME Subjects
Literature in English is compulsory for Law admission in UTME.
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Literature in English
- Government
- Any of CRS, IRS, or Economics
O'Level (SSCE) Passes
Five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.
Government, CRS/IRS, Economics, Commerce, History
Direct Entry (200 Level)
Direct Entry admission is subject to CLE institutional quotas.
- Two (2) A'Level passes including Literature in English and Government/History.
- Diploma in Law from DELSU or an accredited university with at least Merit.
- First Degree in Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences with at least Second Class Honours.
Calculate Your DELSU Composite Screening Aggregate
DELSU computes admission merit standing using the official Senate formula: (JAMB UTME Score ÷ 8) + (DELSU Post-UTME Score ÷ 2) = 100%. Calculate your exact score against the 66.0% - 70.0% Aggregate target.
DELSU School Fees & Acceptance Rates
Approved official tuition and one-off statutory fees for the 2026/2027 academic session
Academic Curriculum by Level
Year-by-year course codes, credit loads, and core departmental requirements
100 Level
200 to 500 Level (Professional Law)
Career Opportunities & Professional Certifications
Industry employment sectors and professional qualifying examination exemptions
Target Career Trajectories
Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Litigation & Legal PracticeRepresents clients in civil and criminal litigation across High Courts, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
Corporate Counsel / Legal Advisor
Financial Institutions, Oil & Gas, MultinationalsDrafts commercial contracts, structures mergers and acquisitions, and ensures corporate regulatory compliance.
Judicial Officer / Magistrate / Judge
JudiciaryAdjudicates disputes, enforces statutory legislation, and delivers judicial rulings.
Professional Recognition & Exemptions
Nigerian Bar Association
Mandatory professional association for all lawyers called to the Nigerian Bar.
Council of Legal Education
Governing body regulating legal education and qualifying examinations at the Nigerian Law School.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers regarding Law admission, exams, and degree guidelines
Where is the Faculty of Law located at DELSU?
The Faculty of Law is located at the DELSU Oleh Campus in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State.
Is Literature in English mandatory for Law in DELSU?
Yes. Both in UTME and O'Level SSCE, Literature in English is a mandatory subject.