The Nigerian Bar Association has invited eligible members to apply for the 2026 Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme scheduled to hold at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat India from December 1 to 7 2026.
Applications for the programme opened on August 11 and will close on August 20 2026. Interested members are encouraged to submit their details before the designated deadline.
The fellowship is structured to expose Nigerian legal practitioners to global best practices in advocacy, arbitration, negotiation, dispute resolution, emerging legal technologies and comparative legal systems. Participants will gain opportunities to network with legal professionals from various jurisdictions while expanding their understanding of international legal practice.
Selected candidates will receive support covering accommodation, meals, local transportation and airport transfers within the Delhi NCR region. International airfare, visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included in the sponsorship package and must be funded by successful applicants.
The Nigerian Bar Association highlighted the programme as an opportunity for professional development and international exposure while representing the Bar on a global platform. Applications must be submitted through the designated online application form on or before August 20 2026 at https://forms.gle/F1ZNCrWcRf9K2UeS9
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The announcement was signed by Stella Charles Akupue, who is designated as Communication Officer of the Nigerian Bar Association.
This mode of communication raises questions regarding why an official announcement was issued through a Communication Officer rather than the office of the National Publicity Secretary, which traditionally functions as the principal publicity and public communication office for the organisation.
The notice did not clarify whether Akupue issued the statement on behalf of the National Publicity Secretary, the President, a specific committee overseeing the fellowship or another authorized organ of the Bar. Further clarification from the leadership may be necessary regarding the communication structure under which the notice was released and the respective roles of the Communication Officer and the National Publicity Secretary in issuing official statements.