# Uchechukwu Nwokocha

Uchechukwu Nwokocha is a remote worker on Himalayas, Director, Pre-Trial Unit at Nile University Law Clinic, based in Nigeria.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@uchechukwunwokocha

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I'm a final-year law student interested in commercial, compliance, and litigation legal work.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Nigeria |
| Authorized to work in | Nigeria |
| Salary expectations | 30k+ USD |
| Job categories | Legal Intern, Corporate Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer, In House Counsel, Compliance Officer |
| Skills | Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Drafting, Contract Review, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Regulatory research, Client Advisory, Case Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm seeking opportunities in corporate and commercial law, particularly in-house legal roles involving contracts, compliance, regulatory advisory, and corporate governance.
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## About

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I'm a final-year LL.B student at Nile University of Nigeria, maintaining a First Class academic standing with a 4.57/5.00 CGPA.

At Yusuf Ali & Co., I researched commercial and civil litigation matters, drafted legal memoranda and case summaries, and supported case-file preparation.

Through the Nile University Law Clinic, I've supported startup and small business clients with commercial documents, business regulation research, and compliance-focused advisory work.

As Director of the Pre-Trial Unit, I supervise case preparation and documentation, coordinate legal research and drafting, and guide junior members in legal research and writing.
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## Experience

### Director, Pre-Trial Unit (current)

Nile University Law Clinic. Jan 2025 - Present

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Supervised pre-trial case preparation and documentation. Coordinated legal research and drafting, and guided junior members on legal research and writing.
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Skills: Legal-Research, Legal-Writing, Case-Management, Leadership, Mentorship

### Summer Intern

Yusuf Ali & Co.. Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

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Conducted legal research on commercial and civil litigation matters. Assisted in drafting legal memoranda and case summaries, and supported preparation of case files and legal documentation.
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Skills: Legal-Research, Legal-Writing, Case-Management, Litigation-Support

### Assistant, Startup Unit

Nile University Law Clinic. Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

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Assisted in providing legal support to startup and small business clients. Drafted basic commercial and advisory legal documents and conducted research on business regulation and compliance.
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Skills: Legal-Research, Legal-Writing, Contract-Drafting, Compliance, Regulatory-research

## Education

### Nile University of Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law. Grade: CGPA: 4.57/5.00 (First Class Standing)

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Final-year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) student with First Class standing (CGPA: 4.57/5.00) and expected graduation in 2026.
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## Tech stack

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint

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