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*2015 Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship Winners

Posted on 14/08/2015 by siteAdmin

Two young lawyers – Stephanie Thompson and Rebecca Thomson – are winners of this year’s New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship.   Stephanie Thompson graduated from Auckland University with an LLB (Hons) and a BA, obtaining the Dean’s Academic … Continue reading →

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*Law Foundation brings top International Speakers to NZ in 2015

Posted on 11/08/2015 by siteAdmin

Every year Law Foundation support enables many eminent international legal experts to visit New Zealand and speak at conferences, seminars and lectures. We also fund law student attendance at these events. In 2015 the Law Foundation is providing up to … Continue reading →

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AMINZ Conference 2015

Posted on 23/07/2015 by siteAdmin

23-25 JULY 2015, WELLINGTON The Law Foundation is pleased to support the AMINZ* Conference, the only national dispute resolution conference held annually in NZ. This year’s theme “New Horizons” will focus on new initiatives, novel ways of working in dispute … Continue reading →

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*Research Identifies Barriers to Accessing Justice with ACC Appeals

Posted on 23/07/2015 by siteAdmin

Research carried out by a team of researchers in partnership with Acclaim Otago (Inc) has found serious barriers to access to justice for people challenging ACC decisions through the court system. This research was funded by NZ Law Foundation and … Continue reading →

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National Mooting Competition for Young Lawyers

Posted on 16/07/2015 by siteAdmin

4 MAY to 16 JULY 2015, NZ LAW FOUNDATION NATIONAL YOUNG LAWYERS’ MOOTING COMPETITION The Law Foundation is backing the expansion of a regional advocacy event into a national competition for young lawyers. The New Zealand Law Foundation National Mooting … Continue reading →

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The FIRE Economy book launch – Jane Kelsey

Posted on 14/07/2015 by siteAdmin

14 JULY 2015, NATIONAL LIBRARY – WELLINGTON Jane Kelsey’s latest Law Foundation funded book The FIRE Economy will be launched on 14 July in Wellington. This will be followed by public talk events in Auckland and Christchurch. Here are the … Continue reading →

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NZLS CLE – Youth Advocates Conference

Posted on 13/07/2015 by siteAdmin

13-14 JULY 2015, ELLERSLIE EVENTS CENTRE – AUCKLAND This NZLS CLE conference is for Youth Advocates involved in New Zealand’s youth justice system through the Youth Court and Youth Justice Family Group Conferences. The conference programme includes sessions to help … Continue reading →

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*The FIRE Economy book launch – Jane Kelsey

Posted on 02/07/2015 by siteAdmin

Jane Kelsey’s latest Law Foundation funded book The FIRE Economy will be launched on 14 July in Wellington. This will be followed by public talk events in Auckland and Christchurch. Here are the details:   Wellington: Tues 14 July, 5.30pm … Continue reading →

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University of Auckland Conference – Maori Engagement in NZ’s Extractive Industry: Innovative Legal Solutions

Posted on 12/06/2015 by siteAdmin

12-13 JUNE 2015, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND The aim of this symposium is to explore how recent developments in international law and State/Extractive Industry practice may improve Māori engagement with the Extractive Industry through: robust consultation and impact assessment processes; benefit … Continue reading →

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University of Auckland – Public Lecture by Professor Paul Brand celebrating 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta

Posted on 21/05/2015 by siteAdmin

21 MAY 2015 – FACULTY OF LAW, AUCKLAND Professor Paul Brand, a distinguished world expert in medieval history, will deliver a public lecture to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. Information about the event. Professor Brand is a distinguished … Continue reading →

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