LPPC Opens Applications for 2027 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Rank
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has issued guidelines, portal deadlines, and processing fees for private bar and public service legal practitioners seeking the 2027 SAN conferment.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), operating under the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has officially invited applications from eligible legal practitioners and academics for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for the 2027 exercise.
Issued pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Legal Practitioners Act and Paragraph 10(1), (4) of the 2022 Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of SAN, the call outlines key procedures, submission timelines, and fee requirements for all prospective candidates.
Portal Opening and Strict Online Filing
According to the notice signed by Kabir Eniola Akanbi, Esq., Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary to the LPPC, applications must be made strictly online. The application portal (www.lppconline.com) opens to the public at 12:00 AM on November 1, 2026.
Processing Fees and Payment Channels
Prospective applicants are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee directly to the LPPC:
- Private Practice Practitioners: ₦5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira)
- Government / Public Service Practitioners: ₦2,500,000.00 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira)
Payments must be remitted into designated LPPC accounts at either Zenith Bank PLC (Account No: 1014103141) or Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) PLC (Account No: 0213662834). Proof of payment must be uploaded onto the portal to receive email confirmation before proceeding with document filing.
Submission Requirements for Advocates and Academics
- Digital Uploads: All applicants are required to upload clear and legible copies of all mandatory credentials and supporting documents as specified under the 2022 Guidelines.
- Academic Category: Alongside uploading published works, academic candidates must submit seven (7) hard copies each of their Curriculum Vitae and Impact Statement.
- Physical Flash Drives: All applicants (both advocates and academics) must submit five (5) flash drives containing electronic copies of the completed form and all uploaded supporting materials to the LPPC Secretariat at the Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
Critical Deadlines
- Online Portal Closure: All digital uploads and applications must be completed before 12:00 AM (midnight) on January 31, 2027.
- Flash Drive Delivery: Physical flash drives must be delivered to the LPPC Secretariat before 4:00 PM on February 1, 2027.
The Committee emphasized that late submissions or filings completed contrary to the published directives will be treated as non-submissions. Inquiries may be directed to the Secretariat via lppcsecretariat@courts.gov.ng
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