The Council of Legal Education released results for the November 2025 Advocates Training Programme exams, with just 21.64% of candidates clearing every required unit—a decline from the previous year. Trial Advocacy led with a 97.49% pass rate, while Professional Ethics trailed at 25.38%, its third time as the weakest. Successful candidates shared joyful posts like 'The journey to the bar is nearly over!' amid criticism that low rates gatekeep the profession despite more law schools.