Lavelle Institute
LAVELLE INSTITUTE
Professional Specialization

Lavelle transforms lawyers into recognised specialists

Build a reputation for expertise.
Specialise in the areas of law shaping the future, learn from leading practitioners, and earn verifiable credentials that distinguish you in the legal profession.

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Practitioners credentialed since 2023
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Specializations across three tiers
Candidates practise at
Aluko & Oyebode
Templars
Banwo & Ighodalo
Sterling Bank
NNPC Ltd
Olaniwun Ajayi
The credentialing ladder

A title you earn, not a certificate you collect.

At Lavelle, candidates are challenged to put their knowledge into practice, sharpen their work through feedback from practising legal professionals, and demonstrate their competence through rigorous assessment. Each level takes you further, building deeper expertise, stronger credibility, and a professional distinction earned through demonstrated capability.

FStep one

Foundation

Grounding in a practice area for graduates, new wigs and non-lawyers in regulated industries.

Length8 weeks
EntryOpen
SStep two

Specialist

Applied practice at depth: drafting, transactions and regulatory judgement, marked by faculty.

Length12 weeks
EntryCalled to the Bar
AStep three

Advanced Practitioner

Strategy and complex matters at the senior tier, and the route onto the Lavelle faculty register.

Length16 weeks
EntrySpecialist credential
Specializations

Pick the sector your next brief comes from.

Our programmes go beyond theory to develop the practical knowledge, skills and judgement required in today's legal landscape. Explore each programme to discover what you'll learn.

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How it works

Enrol, study, sit, be credentialed.

Registration is free and commits you to nothing. You pay per programme, when you are ready.

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Your journey starts here

Register for free to explore Lavelle’s programmes, discover your area of specialisation, and decide which path is right for you.

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Choose a specialization and tier

Explore our programmes, discover where your ambitions fit, and choose the area of expertise you want to build.

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Enrol in a Programme

Choose a programme that fits your goals and complete your enrolment. Once you're enrolled, you'll get access to your learning materials and receive your Candidate ID card.

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Prove Your Expertise

Put your legal knowledge to the test through Lavelle’s proctored certifying examination. Demonstrate your competence across objective and written questions and earn a publicly verifiable certificate upon passing.

Value Add
Public verification

A credential anyone can check in seconds.

Every certificate carries an identifier and a QR code. Employers, clients and regulators can confirm the holder, the tier, the grade and the issue date, and see immediately if a credential has been revoked.

Certificate identifier
LVL-CERT-2026-01188
HolderChiamaka Okonji
ProgrammeEnergy Law & Regulation
Tier & gradeSpecialist · Merit
Issued4 August 2026
Valid and in good standing
Questions

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Not sure which tier fits you?

Tell us where you are in practice and what you want to be known for. A representative will come back with a straight recommendation, not a sales call.

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