The Nigeria Legal Internship Program | The Nigerian Lawyers Association (NLA)

The NLA's Nigeria Legal Internship Program, which was initiated in 2008, is intended to provide NLA members, as well as lawyers, law graduates and law students of Nigerian descent based in the United States with an opportunity to intern with participating law firms and other law-related organizations in Nigeria.

Apart from the exposure to Nigerian law and practice that interns will gain from the program, the program will also foster professional relationships between interns and legal practitioners in Nigeria. The program is in line with the NLA's mission of promoting legal education and professional development in the law. Details of the 2009 program are provided below.

Read the press release for the 2009 Nigeria Legal Internship Program.

Eligible Participants

NLA members, as well as law students, law graduates and attorneys of Nigerian descent based in the United States are eligible to participate in the program. Law students must be enrolled in a U.S. law school. Law graduates must be graduates of a U.S. law school.

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Participating Organizations

Participating organizations currently include several law firms and public interest law organizations based in Nigeria. We welcome new organizations looking to tap into the unique talents of prospective interns.

Submit an organization application >

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Mr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa, Esq.: 2009 recipient of the NLA Accommodation Award and beneficiary of NLA Scholarship Fund

Released on 11/09/2009