Inspirational young people the heart of University life
Partway through his Bachelor of Laws, Stephen Jones realised he wanted to make a difference, rather than just making a living.
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Graduation address: Indiana Shewen, Class of 2019
Traditionally, each Victoria University of Wellington graduation ceremony features an address by one of our newest graduates, who speaks on behalf of their peers. This honour is awarded to someone who, during their time at the University, has exemplified the qualities we seek to instil in all our graduates. This May, the address was given by Indiana Shewen (Te Atiawa and Ngāti Mutunga), who graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Māori Resource Management.
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Conscious uncoupling
Relationship breakdowns can be the most trying times in people’s lives, so it’s vital that the laws concerning what happens to property and trusts in these situations are clear, comprehensive and equitable.
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The surprising history of welfare law
Associate Professor Māmari Stephens (Te Rarawa and Ngāti pākehā), author of the new book Social Security and Welfare Law in Aotearoa New Zealand, has been teaching welfare law since joining Victoria University of Wellington in 2006. Each year she starts by asking her class what they do when they are walking down the street and see somebody asking for money.
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Making equality work—the Canadian experience
The Honourable Sheilah Martin from the Supreme Court of Canada visited Victoria University of Wellington’s Law School in December 2018 to deliver the annual Robin Cooke Lecture.