Dear Distinguished Colleagues,
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Rules, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance legal practice in Nigeria by ensuring that all legal practitioners engage in continuous learning.
Key Highlights:
• Continuous Learning: All legal practitioners must participate in accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs to enhance their professional competence and the quality of legal services rendered.
• Minimum Credit Hours: Practicing lawyers are required to obtain a minimum of five (5) credit hours annually.
• Implementation and Compliance: The NBA-ICLE will oversee the implementation and compliance of these rules.
For more details, refer to the official MCPD Rules, 2025 on the NBA ICLE website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13igssJpNoX6__C7stWwdgvj7qvn7yiea/view?usp=share_link
We count on your full cooperation in implementing these reforms to strengthen the legal profession in Nigeria. Should you require further clarification,
kindly contact the NBA-ICLE at icle@nigerianbar.org.ng/sarah.ajijola@nigerianbar.org.ng or call 08039177886.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Yours sincerely,
Sarah Omega Ajijola
Director, NBA-ICLE
