The 2025 Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition invites law students across Nigeria to showcase their legal knowledge by addressing critical tax reforms. The competition offers cash prizes, internships, and publication opportunities for outstanding essays.

Topic for 2025

“Taxation and Development in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Implementation”
With Nigeria reviewing its tax policies through new reform bills, participants are expected to analyze the effectiveness of tax laws in driving national growth, assessing whether policies align with real-world implementation.

Who Can Apply

• Open to law students from 100 to 500 levels in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
• Not open to law graduates or students in the Nigerian Law School.

Submission Rules

• Essays must be individually written (no co-authorship).
• Originality is required—plagiarism leads to disqualification.
• Only one entry per student is allowed.
• Word limit: 1,500 words (excluding footnotes).
• No images or graphical content.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Language: English
• File Format: Microsoft Word
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced, justified alignment
• Referencing Style: OSCOLA
• Essays should not include school names or personal details except for the entrant’s full name.

Submission Email:
Send entries to admin@adeolaoyinlade.com with the subject:
“The 2025 Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition for Law Students in All Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.”

Winners will be announced on Adeola Oyinlade & Co’s LinkedIn page.

Submission Deadline

All entries must be submitted by 12 midnight on 21 February 2025.
Late submissions will not be accepted.

Evaluation Criteria

Essays will be judged based on:

• Originality
• Clarity of argument
• Depth of analysis
• Relevance to the topic
• Grammar and spelling
• Adherence to submission guidelines

Prizes for Winners

• 1st Place: ₦300,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co + Essay publication on Mondaq
• 2nd Place: ₦200,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• 3rd Place: ₦100,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• 4th – 10th Place: ₦50,000 each + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• Certificates: All qualifying participants will receive certificates of participation.

Judging Panel

A panel of distinguished legal experts and professionals will assess the essays, including:

• Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, FCIArb – Managing Partner, S. P. A. Ajibade & Co
• Professor Balarabe A. Haruna – Faculty of Law, Bayero University Kano
• Associate Professor Akinola Akintayo – University of Lagos
• Dr. Taiwo Omidoyin – Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ado-Ekiti Branch
• Ms. Osai Ojigho – Director of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Christian Aid
• Ms. Adaeze Akuegbu – Assistant Manager, Deloitte and Touche

Fair Selection Process

• Winners will be selected strictly on merit.
• No voting, social media engagement, or popularity contests will influence the results.

Contact for Enquiries

For further information, contact Busola Ogundele at 0814 198 3314 or email admin@adeolaoyinlade.com.

Visit the official competition page for more details.

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