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Winter 2018 edition of AUTLaw

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Associate Professor Khylee Quince
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Anti-Slavery
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Khylee Quince_Op ed
Identity not just about DNA percentages
19 May, 2021
Identity involves the nuanced politics of race, the science of genetics, and the social practices of connection, writes interim Dean of Law, Khylee Quince.
Associate Professor Khylee Quince
AUT appoints Interim Dean of Law
09 Apr, 2021
Associate Professor Khylee Quince has been appointed the Interim Dean of the School of Law at AUT.
Geoff Perry and Richard Hall
AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellows
01 Apr, 2021
Dr Geoff Perry and Richard Hall have been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to the University.
Anti-Slavery
Anti-slavery law an urgent priority
23 Mar, 2021
The call by NZ business leaders for an inquiry into the need for a modern-day slavery law is welcome but long overdue, writes Professor Kris Gledhill.
Women academics at AUT
Celebrating AUT's women academics
08 Mar, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day. Read a sample of the research from AUT’s women academics who are working to improve the lives of women in our society.
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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.
Elisabeth Giles
Great graduatesElisabeth GilesLaw Clerk, McVeagh FlemingBachelor of Laws (Honours)Her studies have prepared her extremely well for her legal career, says Elisabeth Giles who studied law at AUT and is now working at McVeagh Fleming.Her studies have prepared her extremely well for her legal career, says Elisabeth Giles who is now working at McVeagh Fleming. Elisabeth has thoroughly enjoyed studying at AUT – from the friends she made throughout her studies to receiving an education that is applicable to the real world – but it was the academic staff who made her time at AUT special.
Supriti Singh
Great graduatesSupriti SinghDoctor of PhilosophyShe has always been passionate about human rights law, says Supriti Singh who came to AUT from India and is currently completing her PhD in this field.She has always been passionate about human rights law, says Supriti Singh who came to AUT as an international student from India and is currently completing her PhD in this field. For her PhD Supriti is investigating the Special Procedures mechanisms of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council; independent experts whose primary function is the promotion, protection and monitoring of the state parties’ compliance of human rights.
Averil McIntyre
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.
Sam Ennor
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.
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