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1 November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
(5 days left)
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Job Description
Are you a passionate and driven legal professional eager to contribute to national security and justice? The EFCC invites applications from highly motivated individuals for the position of Entry-Level Lawyer. This is a unique opportunity to launch your legal career within a dynamic and impactful federal agency, working on critical cases that directly contribute to Nigeria's fight against financial crime and corruption.
As an Entry-Level Lawyer, you will be an integral part of our investigative and prosecutorial efforts, gaining invaluable experience in various aspects of financial crime law. You will contribute to building strong cases, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting the EFCC's mandate to create a transparent and accountable financial environment in Nigeria.
We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can develop your legal expertise, grow professionally, and make a tangible difference in the nation's progress against economic sabotage.
Requirements
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Successful completion of the Nigerian Law School and possession of a Barrister at Law (BL) certificate.
- Possession of a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age at the time of application.
- Impeccable character and unblemished integrity are paramount.
- Must have no prior criminal record.
- Must be medically fit and provide evidence of fitness from a government-approved hospital.
- Must not have any tattoos on any part of the body.
- Candidates must be single.
- Male applicants: Minimum height of 1.67 metres.
- Female applicants: Minimum height of 1.64 metres.
- Membership of a relevant professional association (e.g., Nigerian Bar Association).
- Possession of a valid National Driver's Licence.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please follow these steps carefully:
- Create an account using your full name, email address, National Identification Number (NIN), date of birth (exactly as they appear on your NIN), and phone number.
- Open the verification link sent to your email and set your password.
- Complete your application details and upload all required documents. You may save a draft and return to it later.
- Review all information thoroughly before submission. Please note that applications cannot be edited once submitted.
Required Application Documents
All documents must be scanned or photographed clearly in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. Each file size should not exceed 250 KB, except for professional certificates which can be up to 500 KB. Large photos will be automatically resized, but PDF files must adhere to the size limit.
Please have the following documents ready for upload:
- Passport photograph (JPG or PNG format).
- Birth Certificate / Declaration of Age.
- Indigene Certificate / Local Government Certificate.
- Primary School Certificate.
- WAEC / NECO / NABTEB Certificate.
- National Diploma (ND) Certificate (if applicable).
- Higher National Diploma (HND) / Degree Certificate (LLB).
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
- Professional Membership Certificate (e.g., Call to Bar Certificate, NBA membership - if applicable).
