Sustainable energy production the problem at Vis Moot
The 2020 team going to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna have high standards to live up to.
2019 news
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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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Facing up to the challenges of technology
From unlocking phones, to tagging photos on Facebook, to using smart gates at border checks—automated facial recognition technology (FRT) is making our lives more streamlined and seamless.
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Building a career in construction law
A single-minded vision to specialise in construction law has seen a Victoria University of Wellington graduate rise through the ranks to become an advocate for women working in construction, and her expertise has been recognised by an Australian state government.
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Student perspective: Attending an international conference
Fifth-year Law and Commerce student Olivia Hyland recently attended the annual Forum on Criminal Justice held in Arlington, Virginia. She tells us about the experience.
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Learning different frameworks
A love of Wellington and a desire to develop his career opportunities led Aaron Booker to Victoria University of Wellington’s Master of International Trade.
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Environmental essay prize for final-year student
Final-year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts student Irenë McGlone recently travelled to Auckland to attend the Environmental Defence Society’s (EDS) annual conference, which she was invited to attend after winning their essay competition for university students.
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Combining Law with a love for the arts
A Victoria University of Wellington Law graduate is carving out a niche career that capitalises on her creative strengths.
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Renewables revolution in Africa
Alumnus Karl Upston-Hooper, General Counsel at Camco Clean Energy, writes about the importance of renewal energy and his experience working to grow the industry in Sub-Saharan Africa.