Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee opens 2027 SAN applications

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially invited applications for the 2027 conferment of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank. The application portal is scheduled to open to the public on November 1, 2026, via the committee’s official website.

Processing fees for the application have been set at N5m for private legal practitioners and N2.5m for government-employed lawyers. These fees are non-refundable and must be paid into designated accounts at Zenith Bank or Guaranty Trust Bank. Applicants are required to upload evidence of payment to the portal for verification.

In addition to the online process, academic applicants must submit seven physical photocopies of their curriculum vitae and impact statements, along with five flash drives containing copies of the completed application and all mandatory supporting documents. The deadline for online applications is January 31, 2027.