JASAN Foundation Legacy500 Scholarship 2026/2027: Full Nigerian Law School Tuition for 10 Final-Year Law Students Closes 30 November - ApexTutorial Blog

<p>The Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation, known as JASAN Foundation, has opened the 3rd edition of its Legacy500 Elite Mentees Sponsorship and Scholarship Programme and Essay Competition for the 2026/2027 session. Ten applicants stand the chance to win sponsorship to attend the mandatory training at the Nigerian Law School, known as Bar Part II, which they must complete to be called to the Nigerian Bar. The scholarship covers the tuition fee for the one-year programme.</p> <p>Applications opened on Monday 2 November 2026 and close at midnight on Monday 30 November 2026. This is an essay and video competition, not a form-only application: every applicant must submit a written essay and a short video, together with the eligibility documents listed below, before the deadline.</p> <h2>Quick information</h2> <ul> <li>Issuer: the Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation (JASAN Foundation)</li> <li>Programme: Legacy500 Elite Mentees Sponsorship and Scholarship Programme and Essay Competition, 3rd edition, 2026/2027 session</li> <li>What it covers: tuition fee only for the one-year Nigerian Law School Bar Part II programme, as prescribed by the Nigerian Law School</li> <li>Number of winners: 10 applicants stand the chance to win sponsorship</li> <li>Who can apply: 500 Level or final-year law students, and prospective Nigerian Law School candidates who graduated within the last 24 months, from a recognised Nigerian Federal or State University</li> <li>Applications opened: Monday 2 November 2026</li> <li>Applications close: midnight on Monday 30 November 2026</li> <li>How to apply: submit the application documents by email to the Legacy500 submission address listed under Important official links below, copying the second address listed there</li> <li>What the award does not cover: any other costs besides the tuition fee, including all non-academic and extraneous costs</li> </ul> <h2>Who can apply</h2> <ul> <li>Applicants who are currently 500 Level or final-year law students from a recognised Nigerian Federal or State University.</li> <li>Prospective Nigerian Law School candidates who graduated within the last 24 months from a recognised Nigerian Federal or State University.</li> <li>Applicants with a minimum of Second-Class Lower (2.2) grade point, with evidence of current CGPA at the time of application.</li> <li>Applicants who can demonstrate exceptional academic and leadership achievement and potential.</li> <li>Applicants who can show verifiable proof of financial need.</li> <li>This competition is open only to Nigerian 500 Level or final-year law students, and prospective Nigerian Law School candidates who graduated within the last 24 months, from a recognised Nigerian Federal or State University.</li> </ul> <h2>What the award covers</h2> <ul> <li>Tuition fee coverage, meaning the school fees only as prescribed by the Nigerian Law School, for the one-year Nigerian Law School Bar Part II programme.</li> <li>The opportunity to study at the Nigerian Law School at no tuition cost.</li> <li>Networking opportunities with top, senior and distinguished legal professionals.</li> <li>Mentorship from eminent and elite legal practitioners and judges.</li> <li>Membership of an elite global network of legal practitioners and the Legacy500 Elite Mentorship Programme.</li> <li>The award covers tuition fees alone. It does not include any other extraneous, non-academic or related costs and payments, so winners must plan separately for every other cost of the programme.</li> </ul> <h2>The essay topic</h2> <ul> <li>The essay topic is: From Opportunity to Impact: How Can Sponsorship and Structured Mentorship Develop the Next Generation of Lawyers in Nigeria?</li> <li>The essay must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words. Bibliography and references are excluded from the word count.</li> <li>The topic asks applicants to look beyond why sponsorship matters and to ask how it should work: how financial support can be joined to structured mentorship, professional exposure, skills development and measurable outcomes; the responsibilities of beneficiaries, mentors and sponsoring institutions; and how such programmes can be made accessible, sustainable and accountable.</li> <li>Applicants should also reflect on their own educational future and propose practical ideas that could shape the support offered to the next generation of lawyers.</li> </ul> <h2>Documents you will need</h2> <ul> <li>A one page Formal Letter of Application addressed to The Nomination and Selection Committee, JASAN Foundation, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.</li> <li>A one page Personal and Eligibility Statement of a maximum of 500 words.</li> <li>A scanned copy of a valid school or Faculty ID card.</li> <li>Verifiable proof of financial need.</li> <li>Scanned copies of one page Reference Letters from two referees, one of whom must be an academic from the applicant's university law faculty. These are submitted with the eligibility documents and ID card as one continuous document titled References.</li> <li>The Formal Letter of Application, Personal and Eligibility Statement and Essay must be prepared in Arial, 11-point, black, with double line spacing and page numbering, as one continuous document titled Application for the NLS Bar Part II 2026/2027 Scholarship.</li> <li>A three minute video summarising and demonstrating the essay, using the IRAC rule: Issue, Rule, Application and Conclusion. The video must have an introduction, a premise, an argument and a closing remark. It is to be posted on Instagram, tagging the JASAN Foundation Instagram handle and using the Legacy500 hashtag, with a link to the video provided in the letter of application and in the body of the email.</li> </ul> <h2>How to apply, step by step</h2> <ol> <li>Write the Formal Letter of Application, addressed to The Nomination and Selection Committee, JASAN Foundation, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.</li> <li>Write the Personal and Eligibility Statement, of a maximum of 500 words, on one page.</li> <li>Write the essay of between 1,500 and 2,000 words on the topic given above, excluding bibliography and references from the word count.</li> <li>Prepare the Formal Letter of Application, Personal and Eligibility Statement and Essay in Arial, 11-point, black, with double line spacing and page numbering, as one continuous document titled Application for the NLS Bar Part II 2026/2027 Scholarship.</li> <li>Gather the scanned copy of your valid school or Faculty ID card and your verifiable proof of financial need.</li> <li>Collect one page Reference Letters from two referees, one of whom must be an academic from your university law faculty, and combine them with the eligibility documents and ID card as one continuous document titled References.</li> <li>Record the three minute video summarising and demonstrating your essay using the IRAC rule, with an introduction, a premise, an argument and a closing remark, post it on Instagram tagging the JASAN Foundation Instagram handle and using the Legacy500 hashtag, and keep the video link ready.</li> <li>Send the application documents by email to the Legacy500 submission address listed under Important official links below, copying the second address listed there, and include the video link in your letter of application and in the body of the email.</li> <li>Submit before midnight on Monday 30 November 2026. Applications opened on Monday 2 November 2026, so do not leave the video recording and the reference letters to the last day.</li> </ol> <h2>Common mistakes to avoid</h2> <ul> <li>Applying when you are not a final-year law student or a recent graduate within the last 24 months from a recognised Federal or State University. The competition is open only to that group.</li> <li>Submitting an essay outside the 1,500 to 2,000 word range, or counting bibliography and references inside the word count. They are excluded from the word count.</li> <li>Ignoring the formatting rule. The letter, statement and essay must be in Arial, 11-point, black, with double line spacing and page numbering, as one continuous document with the exact title given above.</li> <li>Sending reference letters from two referees without an academic from your own university law faculty among them. One referee must be such an academic.</li> <li>Recording a video that does not follow the IRAC rule, or forgetting to post it on Instagram with the required tag and hashtag and to include its link in both the letter and the email body.</li> <li>Assuming the award covers living, travel or other costs. It covers tuition fees alone, so plan separately for every other cost.</li> <li>Missing the midnight deadline on Monday 30 November 2026.</li> </ul> <h2>Scam warning</h2> <p>This programme is run by the Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation, and applications go to the Foundation's own submission addresses listed under Important official links below. No agent can secure a Legacy500 place for payment, and no individual can add a name to the winners list, waive the essay or video requirement, or speed up a decision for a fee. Anyone who asks you to pay into a personal account for a Legacy500 place, an essay shortcut or a guaranteed win is running a scam. Confirm every instruction on the Foundation's website before sending documents or money to anyone.</p> <h2>Important official links</h2> <p><a href="https://www.jasan-foundation.org">JASAN Foundation website, for the rules and guidelines</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:legacy500@jasan-foundation.org">Legacy500 submission email address, for sending your application documents</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:legacy500.jasan@gmail.com">Legacy500 submission email copy address, for copying your application</a></p> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> <p>What is the JASAN Foundation Legacy500 programme?</p> <p>It is the 3rd edition of the Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation's Legacy500 Elite Mentees Sponsorship and Scholarship Programme and Essay Competition for the 2026/2027 session. Ten applicants stand the chance to win sponsorship to attend the mandatory Nigerian Law School Bar Part II training.</p> <p>Who can apply for Legacy500?</p> <p>500 Level or final-year law students, and prospective Nigerian Law School candidates who graduated within the last 24 months, from a recognised Nigerian Federal or State University, with a minimum of Second-Class Lower (2.2) grade point, evidence of current CGPA, exceptional academic and leadership achievement and potential, and verifiable proof of financial need.</p> <p>What does the award cover?</p> <p>It covers the tuition fee only for the one-year Nigerian Law School Bar Part II programme, as prescribed by the Nigerian Law School, plus networking and mentorship opportunities. It does not cover any other extraneous, non-academic or related costs and payments.</p> <p>What must I submit?</p> <p>A one page Formal Letter of Application, a one page Personal and Eligibility Statement of a maximum of 500 words, a scanned copy of a valid school or Faculty ID card, verifiable proof of financial need, one page Reference Letters from two referees (one an academic from your university law faculty), an essay of between 1,500 and 2,000 words on the stated topic, and a three minute video summarising and demonstrating the essay using the IRAC rule.</p> <p>How do I submit the video?</p> <p>Post the three minute video on Instagram, tagging the JASAN Foundation Instagram handle and using the Legacy500 hashtag, and include the link to the video in your letter of application and in the body of your submission email.</p> <p>When does Legacy500 close?</p> <p>Applications close at midnight on Monday 30 November 2026. Applications opened on Monday 2 November 2026.</p> <p>Is this the same as the previous Legacy500 edition?</p> <p>No. This is the 3rd edition, for the 2026/2027 session. The 2nd edition, for the 2025/2026 session, closed in October 2025 and its winners were announced in October 2025. Apply only under the 2026/2027 call, with the essay topic and 30 November 2026 deadline given in this post.</p>