Digicivic Initiative Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS) Programme 2026

📝 About DRLS Programme

The Digital Rights Litigation Surgery is a practice-oriented programme designed to equip lawyers with the legal, strategic, and advocacy skills necessary to advance:

• Digital rights litigation
• Civic space protection
• Freedom of expression
• Data protection
• Technology-related human rights

Through hands-on learning, case analysis, and post-training engagement, the programme aims to build a pool of lawyers committed to public-interest and pro bono digital rights work.

🎁 Benefits of DRLS Programme

Participants of the programme will enjoy the following benefits:

• Practical training on digital rights litigation, strategic case development, and legal advocacy.
• Exposure to real-world digital rights cases and emerging legal challenges in Nigeria.
• Opportunities to engage with experienced digital rights practitioners, litigators, and civil society actors.
• Inclusion in Digicivic Initiative’s growing network of digital rights lawyers and public-interest advocates.
• Post-training opportunities for continued engagement in digital rights litigation and advocacy initiatives.

✅ DRLS Programme Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be qualified legal practitioners called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Demonstrate interest or experience in digital rights, human rights, technology law, media law, data protection, or public-interest litigation.
• Show a strong commitment to pro bono legal work and collaborative engagement with civil society and affected communities.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Interested applicants can apply by visiting the official application website.
• Application Deadline: 25 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View detailed information about the programme here.
• Apply for the DRLS Programme using this form.

This programme is an excellent opportunity for legal practitioners passionate about digital rights and public-interest advocacy. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative initiative!

• Practical training on digital rights litigation, strategic case development, and legal advocacy.
• Exposure to real-world digital rights cases and emerging legal challenges in Nigeria.
• Opportunities to engage with experienced digital rights practitioners, litigators, and civil society actors.
• Inclusion in Digicivic Initiative’s growing network of digital rights lawyers and public-interest advocates.
• Post-training opportunities for continued engagement in digital rights litigation and advocacy initiatives.