LAWyard is thrilled to announce the 6th Adavize Alao Essay Competition, focusing on the critical topic of Privacy and Data Protection. This competition provides a platform for legal professionals and students to engage with contemporary issues at the intersection of technology and law.

Categories and Topics:

* Lawyer Category: Repositioning Data Protection Authorities in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Nigeria as a case study.

* Student Category: Examining Policy Developments on Cross-border Data Transfers and Digital Trade in Nigeria.

Submission Details:

* Submission Period: August 28th, 2024 - September 28th, 2024

* Submission Method: Email to submissions@lawyard.org

* Format: Microsoft Word (Font Size: 11, Font type: Arial, Spacing: 1.5, Alignment: Justified, Referencing style: OSCOLA)

Prizes:

Lawyer Category:

* First Place: ₦550,000

* Second Place: ₦350,000

* Third Place: ₦200,000

Student Category:

* First Place: ₦350,000

* Second Place: ₦250,000

* Third Place: ₦150,000

More details:

1. The first page of the essay must include the author's full name, year of call (for lawyers), phone number, email address, and current school of study (for students).

2. Submissions must be original, independent, and unpublished. Co-authored essays will not be considered.

3. Submissions will be judged anonymously. The decision of the judging panel is final.

4. The names of the winners and their essays may be published by Lawyard after notification to all participants.

5. Winners may be asked to provide a brief biographical note.

6. Lawyard reserves the right to publish winning essays (or excerpts) up to 18 months after the competition concludes. Proper attribution will be given to the author(s).

7. Past winners in both categories are ineligible to participate.

8. Any use of AI tools in essay preparation must be disclosed on the first page.

For inquiries, please contact:

* Email: editor@lawyard.org

* Phone: +2347084204715 (Daphne)