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Winter 2018 edition of AUTLaw
News
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Professor Kris Gledhill
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
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Law missing proper scrutiny
11 Oct, 2018
The hasty path of the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill through parliament is risking proper scrutiny, says AUT Law School’s Leonid Sirota.
Professor Kris Gledhill
Five questions: Professor Kris Gledhill
09 Oct, 2018
We asked Professor Kris Gledhill five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
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AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
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Freedom of speech at risk in draft law
05 Sep, 2018
Law School academics have made submissions to the Justice Select Committee opposing provisions in a new law criminalising the criticism of the judiciary.
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Events
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Law seminar: Legal and political developments concerning the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) by Professor Robert Field
Friday 19 Oct, 12pm - 2pm
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Citizenship, belonging and social inclusion for marginalised populations of Aotearoa (panel discussion)
Tuesday 30 Oct, 5:30pm - 7pm
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Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Research and Practice Conference 2019
Friday 15 Feb, 8am - 5pm
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Samantha Hiew
Jazz Robson
Phillip Osborne
Tafāfuna’i Steve Chan Chui
Alice Alipour
Samantha Hiew
Great graduatesSamantha HiewBarrister and Solicitor, Croftfield LawBachelor of LawsShe loves the challenges and variety of her law career, says Bachelor of Laws alumna Samantha Hiew who works as a barrister and solicitor for Croftfield Law.She loves the challenges and variety of her law career, says Bachelor of Laws alumna Samantha Hiew who now works for Croftfield Law. The reputation of the AUT Law School attracted her to AUT, Samantha says. She had heard that the AUT Law School is modern and offers programmes that are tailored to what law firms are looking for in graduates. It’s a decision Samantha hasn’t regretted.
Jazz Robson
Great graduatesJazz RobsonDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Bachelor of ArtsShe is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people.She is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people. She has always been interested in society and people, says Jazz who has already completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social sciences and public policy at AUT.
Phillip Osborne
Great graduatesPhillip OsborneBarrister, Hamlin LawBachelor of Laws (Honours)The creative and intellectual challenges are what AUT alumnus Phillip Osborne enjoys most about his career as a barrister for Hamlin Law.The creative and intellectual challenges are what he enjoys most about his career, says AUT law alumnus Phillip Osborne who works as a barrister for Hamlin Law. There have been many achievements throughout Phillip’s studies, including winning the prize for best honours dissertation and being awarded a New Zealand Law Foundation scholarship. The highlight of his studies, however was making new friends.
Tafāfuna’i Steve Chan Chui
Great graduatesTafāfuna’i Steve Chan ChuiMaster of LawsAUT’s reputation as one of the leading tertiary institutions in the field of law is what attracted him, says Master of Laws student Tafāfuna’i Steve Chan Chui.Tafāfuna’i Steve Chan Chui is currently studying towards a Master of Laws. AUT’s reputation as one of the leading tertiary institutions in the field of law is what initially attracted him to study here. He enjoys the complexity of studying law, and says he looks forward to taking his skills back to his home country, Samoa.
Alice Alipour
Great graduatesAlice AlipourSolicitor, Shieff Angland LawyersBachelor of LawsThe variety is what she loves most about her career in law, says AUT alumna Alice Alipour who now works at commercial law firm Shieff Angland Lawyers.The variety is what she loves most about her career in law, says Alice Alipour who now works at commercial law firm Shieff Angland Lawyers. After initially studying law at another university, Alice transferred to AUT based on a recommendation from her brother and says she is glad she made that decision. She appreciated the close relationship with the academics, friendly students, practical teaching methods and the relevant issues covered in class.
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