Nigerian Bar Association launches mandatory Professional Development Program
This initiative is designed to ensure that all legal professionals remain updated with evolving legal trends and best practices.
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has introduced a new Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) framework aimed at elevating legal practice standards across the country.
This initiative is designed to ensure that all legal professionals remain updated with evolving legal trends and best practices.
Key Features of the MCPD Rules, 2025
- Ongoing Legal Education: Lawyers are now required to participate in structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Annual Credit Requirement: Each legal practitioner must complete a minimum of five (5) credit hours of CPD annually.
- Oversight and Enforcement: The NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) will be responsible for monitoring compliance and ensuring adherence to these new guidelines.
This initiative underscores the NBA’s dedication to maintaining excellence and professionalism within the legal community. For full details on the MCPD Rules, 2025, visit the NBA-ICLE website.
