Abdul Wahab Rasheed
@abdulwahabrasheed
I research legal frameworks that strengthen governance, justice, and rule of law.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I'm an independent legal and policy researcher in Lagos, examining international legal principles, rule of law mechanisms, and comparative jurisprudence for policy analysis.
I synthesize statutory frameworks, international conventions, and judicial precedents into reference guides, analytical manuscripts, and policy briefs. My work also evaluates civil liability, contract principles, and regulatory structures across legal traditions.
At Ajilete & Partners, NGO, I supported practitioners and policy advisors through research on statutory compliance, dispute resolution, and administrative law. I translated complex legal opinions and regulatory instruments into accessible policy memos supporting access to justice and rule of law initiatives.
I'm a Bar Part 1 candidate with LL.B. degrees in Islamic Law and Common Law, grounded in public international law, human rights, comparative legal systems, and institutional governance. I aim to contribute analytical research and policy drafting to stronger governance and SDG 16 outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Legal & Policy Researcher
Self Employed
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Conducted comparative research on international legal principles and rule of law mechanisms. Synthesized statutory frameworks and judicial precedents into analytical manuscripts for policy application.
Student Legal Intern / Volunteer
Ajilete & Partners
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Supported senior practitioners with research on statutory compliance and dispute resolution. Prepared analytical summaries and policy memos to support access to justice initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School
Bar Part 1, Law
Vocational legal training (Bar Part 1) with focus on Nigerian Legal System, Constitutional Law, Public Law, Procedural Standards, Legal Ethics, and Institutional Governance. Expected completion in October 2026.
International University of Bamenda
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Common Law
2020 -
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Common Law with Second Class Upper Division honors. Key coursework includes Public International Law, Human Rights Law, Comparative Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, and Torts.
Université Franco-Arabe Attadamoun
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Islamic Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Islamic Law with core focus on Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, Comparative Legal Systems, Islamic Commercial Law, and Customary Law Institutions. Conducted comparative research on international human rights standards and regional legal principles.
Coursera
Rule of Law & International Human Rights Training, Law
Rule of Law & International Human Rights Training.
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