Dr. Reginald Anosike Uzoechi
Dr. Reginald Anosike Uzoechi is a SENIOR LECTURER in CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Reginald Uzoechi is a dedicated law teacher in the Department of Clinical Legal Education , Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is also the Chief Legal Officer of the University and saddled with the responsibility of leading and supervising the Directorate of Legal Services of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, which directorate which advises the university management on public policy issues, employment/labour matters, staff and student discipline, statutory compliance! handles dispute resolution, legal documentation; and represents the University in lawsuits and legal matters.
Dr. Uzoechi hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree of the University of Benin, Benin City, a Master of Laws (LLM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law degrees of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in February 2012. Dr. Uzoechi is a committed legal practitioner who was a Senior Associate at IKWUETO Law Firm, but present the Principal Partner, REGALEX - a full-service law firm. Dr. Uzoechi is an astute researcher and an advocate of employees' rights. He is well published in reputable peer review journals and his research interests are in the areas of criminal law and criminology; recovery of proceeds of crime; economic and financial crimes law; and labour law and employment relationship. Reginald is former Judge's Research Assistant at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, where he garnered practical experience in Labour Law and Employment Relationship. Reginald is a husband and a full time father.
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Address: | Clinical Legal Education, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2025) February, 2017 to July, 2025 PhD Comparative Criminal Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2016) February, 2013 to June, 2016 Master Of Laws (LLM) Criminal Law |
| 3 | University Of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2011) October, 2005 to August, 2010 Bachelor Of Laws (LLB) Law |
| 4 | Community Secondary School, Abajah, Imo State. (SSCE, November, 1999) September, 1993 to July, 1999 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) O'Level |
| 5 | Community Primary School, Umuokpu, Abajah, Imo State. (FSLC, July, 1992) September, 1987 to July, 1992 FIrst School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chief Legal Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Law Students Staff Adviser, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Principal Partner, REGALEX LP August, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Senior Associate, IKWUETO LAW FIRM February, 2022 to August, 2024 |
| 6 | Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 8 | Legal Practitioner (Associate), Ikwueto Law Firm February, 2019 to January, 2022 |
| 9 | Judge's Research Assistant, National Industrial Court Of Nigeria December, 2014 to October, 2018 |
| 10 | Legal Practitioner (Associate), Kanu G. Again (CON) SAN & Associates (Asaba Officer) December, 2012 to December, 2014 |
| 11 | Pupil State Cousel, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)/Department Of Public Prosecution, Ministry Of Justice, Rivers State November, 2011 to November, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi, Ogochukwu Ukwueze. (2023, February) Subjectivity and Social Order: What Can Big Brother Naija Teach Us About the (Rule of) Law?" in Christopher Isike and Other (ed), Big Brother Naija and Popular Culture in Nigeria: A Critique of the Country's Cultural and Economic Diplomacy Palgrave Macmillan, pp 225 - 246 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi, Nonso Samson Emeka. (2026, April), "PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION AND VICTIMS’ PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA: EXAMINING THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL VIS-À-VIS THE RIGHTS OF NOMINAL COMPLAINANTS", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF LAW AND CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION (NAU-JLCLE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 95 - 102 |
| 2 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2025, May), "ENFORCING HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF JUDICIAL POWERS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF THE COURTS", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 89 - 94 |
| 3 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2025, January), "APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF FAIR HEARING IN ADMINISTRATIVE (DISCIPLINARY) PROCEEDINGS IN NIGERIA: SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 52 - 57 |
| 4 | EOC Obiddimma; Ikenga KE, Oraegbunam and Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2025, May), "From Plea Bargain to "Loot Bargain' in Search of Proceeds of Crime: A Travesty of the Nigerian Criminal Justice System", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 6, pp 149 - 154 |
| 5 | EOC Obidimma, Ikenga KE Oraegbunam, Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2025, July), "A Critical Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 10, pp 78 - 87 |
| 6 | Ebube Nnaji, Reginald Uzoechi. (2024, May), "Recall of Legislator as an Instrument of Legislative Accountability: A Critique", Social Science Research Network (SSRN), pp 1 - 26 |
| 7 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2019, May), "Plea Bargain And The Question Of Abuse Of Right To Fair Hearing In Nigeria: Where Lie The Odds?", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 27 - 37 |
| 8 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2019, August), "The Extent Of The Applicability Of The Right To Fair Hearing In Administrative Adjudication", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Vol. 3, pp 58 - 70 |
| 9 | Emmanuel O. C. Obidimma, Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2019, August), "The Limit Of Patient As A Ground To Refuse Medical Treatment", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Vol. 3, pp 86 - 98 |
| 10 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2018, June), "The Scope And Limitations Of The Investigative Powers Of The National Assembly Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria: An Appraisal", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Vol. 2, pp 133 - 147 |
| 11 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2017, December), "Reshaping The Amorphous Nature Of The Offence Of Corruption", International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (Published by Globeedu Group), Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 110 - 118 |
| 12 | Reginald Uzoechi. (2017, July), "The Photocopy of a Certified True Copy (CTC) of a Public Document does not Require Further Certification, and as such, is Admissible in Evidence as if it's a CTC: Magaji v. Nigerian Army Remains a Good and Valid Law and the Subsisting Precedent", Social Science Research Network, pp 1 - 6 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Reginald Anosike Uzoechi. (2024, December), "The Power of the Bench: Enforcing Human Rights through the Law", Elsevier Inc |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Appraisal of the Status and Rights of the Nominal Complainant under the Nigerian Criminal Justice System" (2026). Completed Masters project by Nonso Samson Emeka (2022396019FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2026" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2026" (May, 2026) |
| 3 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 10, 2025" (September, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 6, 2025" (May, 2025) |
| 5 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2025" (November, 2025) |
| 6 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2025" (December, 2025) |
| 7 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 9, 2024" (September, 2024) |
| 8 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 5, 2024" (May, 2024) |
| 9 | Editor, "Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024" (December, 2024) |
| 10 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 8, 2023" (September, 2023) |
| 11 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 4, 2023" (May, 2023) |
| 12 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7, 2022" (September, 2022) |
| 13 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 3, 2022" (May, 2022) |
| 14 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 6, 2021" (September, 2021) |
| 15 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 2, 2021" (May, 2021) |
| 16 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 5, 2020" (September, 2020) |
| 17 | Editor, "International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 1, 2020" (May, 2020) |
| 18 | Editor, "African Journal of Criminals Law and Jurisprudence Vol. 4, 2019" (September, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Paul University Awka Faculty of Law Journal, Vol. 1, 2025" (February, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Master of Laws Degree" (November, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Master of Laws Degree Examination" (August, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chief Legal Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Law Students Staff Adviser, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2012), https://nigerianbar.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management" - 193064 (member since 2012), https://nim.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "National Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 56th Annual Conference, Abuja, 2025 (One Like No Other): "Law, National Development and Economic Sustainability in a Globalised World.".'", (National Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 26th October, 2025 to 30th October, 2025; Faculty of Law, University of Abuja (Hybrid) |
| 2 | "Nigerian Bar Association 65th Annual General Conference 2025 - "Stand Tall, Stand Out!”", (Nigerian Bar Association), 22nd August, 2025 to 29th August, 2025; Enugu and Online (Hybrid) |
| 3 | "National Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 55th Annual Conference (Hybrid), 2024: "Law, Democratic Consolidation and National Development.'", (National Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 27th October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024; University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Oyo State, Nigeria and Zoom (Hybri) |
| 4 | "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University International Conference - Median Edition (Hybrid) "Legal Education and Practice in Nigeria: the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)."", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Zoom (Hybrid) |
| 5 | "Nigerian Bar Association 64th Annual General Conference 2024 - "PRESSING FORWARD A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria."", (Nigerian Bar Association), 20th August, 2024 to 29th August, 2024; Lagos and Zoom (Hybrid) |
| 6 | "Nigerian Bar Association 63rd Annual General Conference, Abuja 2023 (Hybrid). “Getting it Right: Charting a New Course for Nigeria Nation Building."", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2023 to 1st September, 2023; Abuja and Zoom (Hybrid) |
| 7 | "52nd Nigerian Association Of Law Teachers (NALT) Conference: "Legal Education, Research & Innovation."", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 30th June, 2019 to 5th July, 2019; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 53rd Annual General Conference, Calabar, 2013: ‘Law, Leadership & The Challenges Of Nationhood In The 21st Century Nigeria."", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2014 to 30th August, 2014; Tinapa Resort, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Seminar On Will And Estate Planning", (Aequitas Chambers in conjunction with Nigerian Bar Association (Asaba Branch)), 14th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Hotel Benicia, Asaba, Delta State |