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Three strikes creates law vs justice gap

29 Nov, 2021

The challenge is having a law-making process that can keep pace with changing social and cultural values, without being knee-jerk reactive.

Legal aid crisis erodes right to justice

15 Nov, 2021

Just as access to health is a good thing, so is access to justice - they are both prerequisites for a decent society, writes Law Professor Kris Gledhill.

Who or what are Māori?

02 Nov, 2021

Calls for a specific vaccination target for Māori raise questions of identity and show why a more nuanced approach is required when we talk about “Māori”.

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2021

Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Meet law graduate Natalie

18 Oct, 2021

Meet Natalie Devery, one of the four graduates featured in AUT’s Find Your Greatness Campaign.

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AUT Law School and New Zealand Women’s Law Journal Symposium – Law and Gender: Beyond Patriarchy

Tuesday 1 Feb, 9am - 5pm

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FIND YOUR GREATNESS

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Great graduatesTessa WhaleLaw Clerk, Russell McVeaghBachelor of Communication Studies
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)University was a time of growth and exploration for her, says Tessa Whale who completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Communication Studies.University was a time of huge growth and exploration for her, says Tessa Whale who completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Advertising Creativity. Now working at Russell McVeagh, Tessa enjoys applying everything she learned at law school.

Great graduatesSam EnnorSolicitor, Hudson Gavin MartinBachelor of Laws (Honours)Having come to law after a successful career in IT, AUT law alumnus Sam Ennor was surprised how challenging it can be to apply the law to new technology.Having come to law after a successful career in IT, Sam Ennor was surprised how challenging it can be to apply the law to new technology. He realised that there was a niche for a law graduate with an IT background. Sam has now fulfilled his goal of filling this gap and works at Hudson Gavin Martin, a boutique law firm specialising in technology, media and intellectual property law.

Great graduatesLevi Taipari FarrellSolicitor, Duncan CotterillBachelor of LawsStudying law was an easy decision for him, says Levi Taipari Farrell who graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in early 2021 and now works for Duncan Cotterill.Studying law was an easy decision for him, says Levi Taipari Farrell who graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in early 2021 and now works for Duncan Cotterill. Since graduating from AUT, Levi now enjoys applying his understanding of the law in his role as a solicitor for Duncan Cotterill. He enjoys the diversity of work his role offers.

Great graduatesAlex GreavesSolicitor, McKenna King Limited, HamiltonMaster of LawsBeing able to learn from some of the country’s best law academics was a highlight of his time at AUT, says Alex Greaves who completed a Master of Laws.Being able to learn from some of the country’s best law academics was a highlight of his time at AUT, says Alex Greaves who came to AUT to complete a Master of Laws specialising in criminal law. As a solicitor for McKenna King in Hamilton, Alex loves making a positive difference to his clients and their whānau.

Great graduatesAveril McIntyreCriminal Defence Lawyer, Public Defence Service ManukauBachelor of Laws (Honours)
Master of LawsWhat she loves most about being a criminal defence lawyer is being able to make a difference to her clients’ lives, says AUT law alumna Averil McIntyre.What she loves most about being a criminal defence lawyer is being able to make a difference to her clients’ lives, says law alumna Averil McIntyre who now works for the Public Defence Service Manukau as an intermediate lawyer and acting team manager. For Averil, the clients are the most rewarding part of her work.

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