FORENSIC ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL LAW CONSULTANCY (FEDLAC) INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES, 2026
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Background
The Forensic Electronic and Digital Law Consultancy (FEDLAC) is pleased to introduce its 2026 international training programmes designed to strengthen the capacity of judicial officers and senior administrative and management staff of the Nigerian judiciary.
With the theme “Adjudication of Cases in the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Era,” the 2026 programmes focus on equipping participants with practical knowledge in electronic and digital evidence, artificial intelligence in adjudication, case-flow management, alternative dispute resolution in environmental law, terrorism and organised transnational crime cases, and judicial wellness.
The international sessions on “artificial intelligence, electronic and digital law, and case management” will be held in Kigali, Rwanda; Port Louis, Mauritius; and Doha, Qatar in August 2026.
A specialised programme on alternative dispute resolution in environmental law will be held in Doha, Qatar, in October 2026 in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Through these carefully curated international programmes, FEDLAC remains committed to strengthening judicial competence, promoting responsible innovation, and supporting the Nigerian judiciary in delivering efficient, credible, and future-ready justice in the digital age.
Programme focus areas
- Electronic and digital evidence in civil and criminal
proceedings - Artificial intelligence in adjudication and deployment of judicial
technology tools - Manual and electronic case-flow management techniques
- Alternative dispute resolution in environmental law cases
- Judicial wellness
01. Electronic and digital evidence in civil and criminal proceedings
This session provides an in-depth examination of the principles governing the admissibility, authentication, evaluation, and management of electronic and digital evidence in both civil and criminal litigation. As courts increasingly confront emails, instant messaging records, social media content, mobile device extractions, surveillance footage, computer-generated documents, metadata, and cloud-based records, judicial officers must possess a clear understanding of the evidential standards applicable to such materials. Participants will explore issues relating to chain of custody, data integrity, reliability of forensic tools, expert testimony, cross-border data acquisition, and the challenges associated with emerging technologies. The session will further consider comparative jurisprudence and evolving judicial approaches to technology-driven disputes in modern courtrooms.
Justice (Professor) Alaba Omolaye Ajileye, FICMC, Ph.D, (Rtd), CEO, FEDLAC.
02. Artificial intelligence in adjudication and judicial technology
FEDLAC in collaboration with Devon Technologies Ltd, a leading legal technology firm and pioneer of digital solutions and transcription services in Nigeria, presents this session on artificial intelligence in adjudication and judicial technology. The session examines the transformative role of AI in modern judicial processes, including real-time transcription, speech-to-text technologies, case management automation, and decision-support systems that enhance efficiency and accuracy in adjudication. Participants will also explore ethical safeguards, transparency requirements, and judicial oversight mechanisms necessary to ensure responsible AI deployment while strengthening access to justice and procedural integrity in the digital era.
03. Manual and electronic case-flow management techniques
Effective case-flow management remains central to timely and efficient justice delivery. This session explores both traditional and technology driven case management systems designed to reduce backlog, improve scheduling efficiency, enhance record management, and optimise courtroom productivity. Participants will examine best practices in docket control, automation of filing systems, electronic tracking mechanisms, performance monitoring tools, and comparative models from jurisdictions that have successfully implemented digital court administration frameworks.
Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, Former Chairman, ICPC
04. Alternative dispute resolution in environmental law cases
Environmental disputes often involve complex scientific data, regulatory frameworks, public interest considerations, and multi-stakeholder conflicts. This session examines the growing role of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiated settlements, in addressing environmental protection, pollution control, environmental impact assessments, natural resource management, and climate-related disputes. The session will explore how ADR mechanisms can complement traditional litigation by promoting efficiency, sustainability, and collaborative resolution while maintaining environmental justice and regulatory compliance.
05. Judicial wellness
“Health is wealth.” Sustained wellbeing is the foundation of sound judgment, cognitive clarity, and professional endurance. Just as the judiciary demands intellectual rigour and ethical balance, it equally requires emotional and physical resilience. Judicial officers operate in environments of high responsibility and complex decision-making, where stress and workload can impact performance and long-term wellbeing. This session therefore integrates health checkups, wellness assessments, and supportive strategies to ensure that judicial duty is discharged with strength, focus, and sustainable professional vitality. By prioritising wellness, the judiciary strengthens its capacity to deliver justice effectively and consistently in an evolving legal landscape