Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition 2025

Law students in Nigeria can take part in the 2025 Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition.

This contest challenges participants to analyse taxation and development in Nigeria, focusing on gaps between policy and execution.

Prizes include cash rewards, internship placements, and publication opportunities.

Topic for 2025

Taxation and Development in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Implementation

Nigeria is reviewing its tax policies through new reform bills.

The competition seeks essays that examine the effectiveness of tax laws in driving national growth.

Participants must explore 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 written by one person. Co-authored submissions are not accepted.
• Entries must be original. Plagiarism leads to disqualification.
• Only one submission per student is allowed.
• Word limit: 1,500 words (excluding footnotes). No images or graphical content.
• Formatting requirements:
  • Language: English
  • File format: Microsoft Word
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced, justified alignment
  • Referencing style: OSCOLA
• Submissions must not include school names or personal details except the full name of the entrant.
• Essays should be sent 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.

How Essays Will Be Judged

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

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

Prizes for Winners

• First Place: ₦300,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co + Essay publication on Mondaq
• Second Place: ₦200,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• Third Place: ₦100,000 + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• 4th to 10th place: ₦50,000 each + Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co
• Certificates: All qualifying participants will receive certificates of participation.

Judges for the Competition

Legal experts and professionals will assess the essays.

The panel includes:

• 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

Results will be based on merit.

No voting, social media sharing, or popularity contests will affect the selection.

Contact for Enquiries

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

Further details can be found on the official competition page.