Photo: Mr Stanley Nweke-Eze, exceptionally brilliant Nigerian lawyer.
Bagging 2 master’s degrees at Harvard, Cambridge was transformative, enriching —Nweke-Eze
Mr Stanley Nweke-Eze is a brilliant Nigerian lawyer, who has achieved an impressive feat of earning two master’s degrees in law from both Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, two of the most prestigious universities in the world.
He is also admitted to practise law in Nigeria, New York and England & Wales, and has worked at international law firms in London before joining Templars, a leading Nigerian law firm.
His story and educational journey are inspiring and remarkable. He graduated with a first-class honours degree from Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nigeria, where he won several top academic prizes, including for brief-writing and advocacy.
He then proceeded to pursue his first master’s degree in international law at Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of several journals, such as the Harvard International Law Journal, the Harvard Negotiation Law Review, and the Harvard Africa Policy Journal.
He also participated in various moot court competitions and conferences.
After completing his degree at Harvard, he applied for and received a scholarship to study for another master’s degree in commercial law at the University of Cambridge.
There, he continued to excel academically and professionally, serving as an editor of the Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law, and working as a research assistant for Professor Catherine Barnard, a leading expert on EU law.
In his own words, he described his experience at both universities as “transformative” and “enriching”.
He said: “I was exposed to different perspectives and approaches to legal issues, and I had the opportunity to interact with some of the best minds in the field.
“I also learned a lot from my classmates, who came from diverse backgrounds and cultures. It was a challenging but rewarding journey that has shaped my worldview and career aspirations.”
According to the World Bank, Nigeria has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, with only 62% of adults able to read and write.
The country also faces many socio-economic challenges, such as poverty, corruption, insecurity, and poor infrastructure. These factors make it difficult for many Nigerians to access quality education and pursue their dreams.
However, Stanley Nweke-Eze has defied the odds and proven that with hard work, determination, and passion, anything is possible.
He is not only a brilliant lawyer, but also a role model and an inspiration for many young Nigerians who aspire to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.
He is currently a managing counsel at Templars, where he specialises in complex and high-value commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and public international law.
He has represented clients in various industries, such as construction, energy and natural resources, finance, technology and telecommunications, professional services, and general commercial law.
He has also been recognised as one of Africa’s 50 Most Promising Young Arbitration Practitioners by the Association of Young Arbitrators.
He is also actively involved in various professional organisations and initiatives that promote the development of arbitration and international law in Africa.
He is a co-chair of the Lagos Court of Arbitration – Young Arbitrators Network, a Young ICCA regional representative for Africa, a member of the Africa Users Council of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, among others.
He is also pursuing a PhD programme at The University of Hong Kong, where he is focusing on the Africa-China economic relationship under international investment law.
Stanley Nweke-Eze is undoubtedly a rising star in the legal profession and a shining example of what Nigerian youths can achieve with dedication and perseverance.
He deserves to be celebrated for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the advancement of law and justice in Nigeria and beyond.
