List of Universities Offering Common and Islamic Law in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
Law is more than rules and regulations—it’s the backbone of any society. In Nigeria, where both Western (Common Law) and Islamic legal traditions play major roles, studying Common and Islamic Law offers students a unique opportunity to bridge two important legal systems. This combined course is ideal for those who are passionate about justice, interested in how Islamic principles work within modern legal frameworks, and want to serve in communities where both systems are applied. Whether you're aiming to become a lawyer, legal scholar, judge, or community leader, pursuing Common and Islamic Law gives you the tools to operate in Nigeria’s dual legal system—equipping you for both the courtroom and the Sharia court. But before you apply, it's essential to understand the key academic requirements: Which universities in Nigeria offer Common and Islamic Law? What are the JAMB subject combinations for this course? What O’Level results do you need to qualify? In this blog, we’ll break it all down clearly and simply, so you can start your journey with confidence

##What is Common and Islamic Law Course?
Common Law is a system of judge-made law based on judicial precedents and the accumulation of past court decisions, known as the "common law" because it was uniform across a whole country, but it is primarily a human-made, flexible, and changeable legal framework. Islamic Law, or Sharia, is a religious legal system derived from divine sources—the Qur'an and Sunnah—and is considered absolute, divinely ordained, and unchanging, guiding all aspects of a Muslim's life, including moral, religious, and civil matters


Bayero University Kano (BUK)
   
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
  
Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)

Kwara State University (KWASU)
  
Nasarawa State University (NSUK)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Common and Islamic Law
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Common and Islamic Law with other three subjects namely:Islamic StudiesGovernment/History,  Arabic/Literature in English.

##O'Level Requirements for Common and Islamic Law
To be eligible for admission into a Common and Islamic Law program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language 

Mathematics 

Islamic Religious Studies

Government/History and any another relevant subject (e.g., Literature, CRS, Civic Education)