To ensure robust participation by Lawyers
across the country, organizers of the Pro bono reward initiative, Paul Usoro
& Co have extended the deadline of submission of entries till 9th of April.
across the country, organizers of the Pro bono reward initiative, Paul Usoro
& Co have extended the deadline of submission of entries till 9th of April.
The second edition of the project which
opened for participation since the 9th of February has now been extended till
the 9th of April, 2018.
opened for participation since the 9th of February has now been extended till
the 9th of April, 2018.
The initiative which is open to lawyers
between ages of 1-15 years at the Bar is aimed at rewarding the selfless and
sacrificial efforts of lawyers who go the extra mile to defend the defenseless,
ultimately restoring confidence in and respect to the rule of Law in Nigeria.
between ages of 1-15 years at the Bar is aimed at rewarding the selfless and
sacrificial efforts of lawyers who go the extra mile to defend the defenseless,
ultimately restoring confidence in and respect to the rule of Law in Nigeria.
This second edition focuses on humanitarian
issues, with special attention to Law enforcement agents’ brutality, Gender
related issues, and Child abuse.
issues, with special attention to Law enforcement agents’ brutality, Gender
related issues, and Child abuse.
The 6 most compelling cases will be rewarded
with N100,000 each.
with N100,000 each.
The rules for eligibility are stated below:
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Each
participant is expected to create a short video (Max 2 mins) which could be
shared via Instagram, Facebook or via email (puchallenge@gmail.com)
Each
participant is expected to create a short video (Max 2 mins) which could be
shared via Instagram, Facebook or via email (puchallenge@gmail.com)
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All video entries via Instagram & Facebook
are required to use the hash-tag #PAULUSOROCHALLENGE for the videos to be discovered.
All video entries via Instagram & Facebook
are required to use the hash-tag #PAULUSOROCHALLENGE for the videos to be discovered.
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There will be extra points for Law enforcement
agents’ brutality, gender related cases, child abuse and humanitarian matters.
There will be extra points for Law enforcement
agents’ brutality, gender related cases, child abuse and humanitarian matters.
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Past and present PUC lawyers are not allowed
to take part in the PU Challenge.
Past and present PUC lawyers are not allowed
to take part in the PU Challenge.
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Participants in the maiden edition of PU
Challenge are not also allowed to participate.
Participants in the maiden edition of PU
Challenge are not also allowed to participate.
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Lawyers who can participate are Members of the
Nigerian Bar, of 1-15 years’ experience, who have paid their practicing fees.
Lawyers who can participate are Members of the
Nigerian Bar, of 1-15 years’ experience, who have paid their practicing fees.
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Entries will be selected on a zonal basis (6
geographical zones). There will be 1 winner per zone; for outstanding Pro- Bono
cases handled.
Entries will be selected on a zonal basis (6
geographical zones). There will be 1 winner per zone; for outstanding Pro- Bono
cases handled.
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All supporting documents should be sent to a
designated email address: puchallenge@gmail.com for verification.
All supporting documents should be sent to a
designated email address: puchallenge@gmail.com for verification.
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Follow the Paul Usoro social media accounts
for live updates – Twitter: @PaulUsoroSAN; Facebook: Paul Usoro, SAN (Personal)
& Page (@pusorosan), Instagram: @paulusoro, LinkedIn: Paul Usoro, SAN.
Follow the Paul Usoro social media accounts
for live updates – Twitter: @PaulUsoroSAN; Facebook: Paul Usoro, SAN (Personal)
& Page (@pusorosan), Instagram: @paulusoro, LinkedIn: Paul Usoro, SAN.