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The AUT Law School offers a distinctive, professionally-focused legal education. Our programmes are designed to maximise your career opportunities, and AUT law graduates are highly sought after by law firms and other employers.

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Winter 2018 edition of AUTLaw
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Professor Kris Gledhill
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62% increase in AUT researchers
Agnes Naera
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Professor Kris Gledhill
Why are accused rapists acquitted?
23 May, 2019
AUT Law School's Professor Kris Gledhill explains how an accused rapist can be acquitted even after compelling evidence is presented by a victim.
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Explainer: Investigation of Shootings
08 May, 2019
The trial of the man accused of the murders and attempted murders in the Christchurch mosque attacks is one small but important legal process.
62% increase in AUT researchers
62% increase in AUT researchers
30 Apr, 2019
Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world
Agnes Naera
Driving diversity in NZ leadership
15 Apr, 2019
A long-serving AUT staff member is "humbled, privileged and very excited" at being appointed to the board of Global Women.
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Explainer: mosque shootings trial
12 Apr, 2019
AUT Law School professor, Kris Gledhill, outlines the judicial process for the trial of the alleged perpetrator of the Christchurch terror attacks.
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Jazz Robson
Sarah Rose Hames
Samantha Hiew
Tafāfuna’i Steve Chan Chui
Ruth Stowers
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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.
Sarah Rose Hames
Great graduatesSarah Rose HamesMaster of LawsHow does the NZ legal system respond to memory and perception in sexual abuse cases? That is the question Sarah Rose Hames is exploring through her research.How does the New Zealand legal system respond to memory and perception in sexual abuse cases? That is the interesting question Sarah Rose Hames is exploring through her Master of Laws research. She appreciates that the Master of Laws enables students to balance university with family or work commitments, Sarah says.
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.
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.
Ruth Stowers
Great graduatesRuth StowersBachelor of LawsWhile she has always been passionate about human rights and foreign affairs, she initially thought she would study fine arts, says law student Ruth Stowers.While she has always been passionate about human rights and foreign affairs, she initially thought she would study fine arts, says Ruth Stowers who is now in the third year of a Bachelor of Laws. AUT’s environment and style of teaching suits her well, says Ruth who dreams of a career in diplomacy or foreign affairs.
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