About us
The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) is the premier professional association for legal practitioners in Nigeria.
We are a Society of Lawyers enrolled as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court under the Legal Practitioners Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Nigerian Law Society is led by a Council of elected representatives from across the country. Our Council members are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the legal profession, and to promoting the interests of our members and the wider legal community.
As a member of the Nigerian Law Society, you will have access to a range of benefits and services designed to support your legal career and professional development. These include continuing legal education, networking opportunities, and access to a range of legal resources and publications.
At the Nigerian Law Society, we are committed to promoting excellence, professionalism, and the rule of law in Nigeria. We invite you to join our community of legal professionals and to work with us towards a better future for all Nigerians.
To be the foremost professional organization of Lawyers dedicated to upholding the rule of law, promoting justice, and safeguarding human rights and interests of the Nigerian people.
The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) envisions a future where the rule of law is firmly entrenched in Nigeria, and where justice is accessible to all. We believe that the legal profession has a critical role to play in achieving this vision and that by promoting excellence, professionalism, and integrity in the legal profession, we can create a better future for all Nigerians.
Our vision is for a society where the legal system is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people. We aim to achieve this by working closely with the government, civil society, and other stakeholders to promote access to justice, defend human rights, and advance the rule of law.
As the premier professional association for legal practitioners in Nigeria, the NLS is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the legal profession, and to providing our members with the support, resources, and training they need to excel in their careers.
We believe that by working together, we can create a society that is fair, just, and equitable, where the rights and interests of all Nigerians are protected and upheld. At the Nigerian Law Society, we are dedicated to making this vision a reality, and we invite you to join us in this important mission.
Our Mission
Aims
- To be the foremost body of Lawyers in Nigeria.
- To enhance and uphold the dignity of the legal profession and the welfare of Legal Practitioners.
- To protect and defend human rights through legal support and interventions
- To engage in advocacy for a just and egalitarian society and observance of the rule of law
- To facilitate access to justice for vulnerable persons.
Our Aim
- To support the administration of justice and all related matters.
- To enhance the legal profession through continuing legal education and training.
- Engaging in advocacy for the reform of democracy and strengthening our nation's institutional framework.
- To develop and implement strategies for legislative advocacy in Nigeria.
- To collaborate and/or partner with individuals, regional, national, continental, and/or international organizations/institutions to achieve the aims of the society.