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University of Auckland – Therapeutic Jurisprudence Conference – Weaving Strands: Nga Whenu Raranga

Posted on 03/09/2015 by siteAdmin

3-4 SEPTEMBER 2015, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND The conference theme “Weaving Strands: Nga Whenu Raranga”, signifies the unique weaving together of cultural understandings, legal practice, procedure and philosophy in Aotearoa to the international concept of therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ). It will showcase … Continue reading →

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2015 Hui-ā-Tau / Annual Conference

Posted on 03/09/2015 by siteAdmin

3-5 SEPT 2015, WAITANGI, TE HUNGA RŌIA MĀORI O AOTEAROA – THE MĀORI LAW SOCIETY INC The overarching theme for the conference is this whakatauki* gifted to NZ Police by the late Dr Apirana Mahuika (Ngāti Porou): E tū ki … Continue reading →

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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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