The University of Calabar management has directed 214 students in the LLB II class who were not originally admitted into the Faculty of Law to return to their initial departments, citing eligibility concerns for the Nigerian Law School.
This was disclosed in a meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2026, between University Management, Faculty Management, and the LLB II class. The meeting was also attended by the President and Vice President of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria, UNICAL Chapter, LAWSAN-UCC.
According to LAWSAN-UCC, the Vice-Chancellor revealed that out of the _435 students_ currently in LLB II, only _221 students are officially law students_.
The management stated that students who entered the faculty through other departments will not be eligible to proceed to the Nigerian Law School if they continue in the Faculty of Law under their current admission status.
As part of immediate actions, the university said the portals of the affected students have been temporarily locked to enable transfer to their respective original departments.
*Relief Measures Announced*
To cushion the effect, the University Management announced two options for affected students:
1. *Full refund* of school fees paid for the 2025/2026 academic session; or
2. *Free tuition* for the 2026/2027 academic session in their original departments, to be borne by the University.
LAWSAN-UCC in a statement signed by the Executive Council said the publication was to keep members of the faculty informed of the decisions reached.
The association acknowledged the “emotional impact of this development” and urged students to remain calm, supportive, and respectful as the process unfolds. It added that further official updates will be communicated.
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