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*Shaunnagh Dorsett’s book “Juridical Encounters – Maori and the Colonial Courts 1840-1852” a joint winner of 2018 Ian Wards Prize
The Law Foundation congratulates Shaunnagh Dorsett, Professor of Law at University of Technology Sydney, on becoming a joint winner of the 2018 Ian Wards Prize. Shaunnagh’s book “Juridical Encounters: Maori and the Colonial Courts 1840-1852” presents one of the first … Continue reading
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*Research shows female lawyers greatly under-represented in New Zealand’s highest courts
Research carried out by the New Zealand Bar Association, and funded by the Law Foundation, has shown that female lawyers are greatly under-represented in appearances before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. In spite of there being an equal … Continue reading
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Conference – New Horizons for Torrens – Current Reforms, Emerging Issues
~~~~29-31 AUG 2018, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND This is a major international conference on the new Land Transfer Act 2017 (NZ) that will apply from later in 2018. The Act substantially reforms New Zealand’s Torrens system of land registration – a … Continue reading
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*Conference to mark the retirement of the Chief Justice – save the date
The retirement of the Chief Justice in 2019 will be marked with a conference in Auckland. Save the date for 31 Jan, 1 Feb 2019 when distinguished international and NZ speakers will explore tradition and direction in the law. The … Continue reading
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AMINZ Conference 2018
~~~~30 AUG-1 SEPT 2018 – TE PAPA, WELLINGTON The 2018 Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) annual conference is being held in Wellington from 30 Aug to 1 Sept 2018. The Law Foundation is providing funding to bring … Continue reading
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NZLF 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow Professor Tim McCormack gives Public Lecture at University of Otago
~~~~7 AUG 2018, UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO – FACULTY OF LAW PROFESSOR TIM MCCORMACK is visiting New Zealand during July/August as the New Zealand Law Foundation’s 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow. While in New Zealand he will be hosted by the Faculty … Continue reading
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*Top Wellington team wins NZ Law Foundation National Young Lawyers’ Mooting Competition against a strong Hamilton team
The final of the New Zealand Law Foundation National Young Lawyers’ Mooting Competition 2018 was held on Wednesday night in the Old High Court, Wellington before a bench of William Young, Glazebrook and O’Regan JJ. In a tightly-contested moot, Matthew … Continue reading
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NZLF 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow Professor Tim McCormack gives Public Lecture at University of Canterbury
~~~~2 AUG 2018, UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY – FACULTY OF LAW (HOST) PROFESSOR TIM MCCORMACK is visiting New Zealand during July/August as the New Zealand Law Foundation’s 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow. While in New Zealand he will be hosted by the … Continue reading
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*Public Lecture “Chemical Weapons and Other Atrocities” – Tues 7th Aug, University of Otago, by Professor Tim McCormack – Law Foundation’s 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow
PROFESSOR MCCORMACK is giving a public lecture at University of Otago Tues 7th August, 5:30pm, Moot Court, Richardson Building, University of Otago.Topic: Chemical Weapons and Other Atrocities: Contrasting Responses to the Syrian Crisis. He is visiting New Zealand during July/August … Continue reading
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NZLF National Young Lawyers’ Mooting Competition Final in Wellington
~~~~1 AUG 2018, WELLINGTON The final for the National Young Lawyers Mooting Competition will be held in Wellington at the old High Court, in Stout Street, on Wednesday 1st August 2018 at 6pm. Two winning teams from regional competitions held … Continue reading
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