Law News

Halimat Adeniran secures first prize in 2nd Paul Usoro Pro bono Challenge

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Following submission of entries and a rigorous screening exercise, three winners have emerged from the second edition of Paul Usoro Pro bono Challenge. The Paul Usoro Challenge is an initiative of the Paul Usoro & Co law firm (“PUC”), which encourages young lawyers to take on pro bono or

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#PaulUsoroChallenge is helping to advance Nigeria’s pro bono culture

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2018 0

Though life was not perfect for 24-year old Jimi Oladapo, at least he managed to get by. A graduate of Accounting from the University of Benin, Oladapo eked out a living working as a machine operator in a plastic production factory. After three fruitless years of job hunting, he was forced to swallow his pride, […]

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Gender issues take centre stage as Paul Usoro throws down 2nd #PaulUsoroChallenge

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

Paul Usoro & Co (PUC) has announced the commencement of the second edition of its Pro-Bono Challenge, a competition where young lawyers are encouraged to share their stories of offering unpaid legal services in order to promote access to justice and encourage a more forward-thinking Nigerian Bar. The competition will run from today, 9 February […]

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Abasiodiong Ekpeyong wins ₦100,000 Paul Usoro Challenge for offering free legal services

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2017 0

Abasiodiong Ekpeyong, Esq has won the inaugural Paul Usoro Pro Bono Challenge, a contest where young lawyers were encouraged to share their stories of offering unpaid legal services in order to encourage young inspired, forward-thinking members of the Nigerian Bar to spark a movement and change the narrative in Nigeria’s legal space. Mr Ekpeyong was […]