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Aiming High 24 February 2010
Sarah Fuhrer aims high – she intends graduating with degrees in law and psychology and is training with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Paralympics in 2012 and beyond.
Sarah Fuhrer aims high – she intends graduating with degrees in law and psychology and is training with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Paralympics in 2012 and beyond.
School welcomes Fulbright US Senior Scholar 8 January 2010
In A semester the School of Law welcomes Dr Howard S Schiffman, the 2010 Fulbright US Senior Scholar to New Zealand.
In A semester the School of Law welcomes Dr Howard S Schiffman, the 2010 Fulbright US Senior Scholar to New Zealand.
Teach a man to fish 7 January 2010
For 52-year-old father of two and fishing enthusiast Andrew Cameron, returning to study two years ago was a matter of demonstrating good example
For 52-year-old father of two and fishing enthusiast Andrew Cameron, returning to study two years ago was a matter of demonstrating good example
Health Law and Ethics Professor to visit 28 November 2009
Associate Professor Kate Diesfeld JD, is the Director of the National Centre for Health Law and Ethics at AUT University and she will be spending her sabbatical at the Waikato School of Law from 2 February 2010 to 31 May 2010.
Associate Professor Kate Diesfeld JD, is the Director of the National Centre for Health Law and Ethics at AUT University and she will be spending her sabbatical at the Waikato School of Law from 2 February 2010 to 31 May 2010.
Attorney to the stars 25 November 2009
A man who knows and understands how the law works in Hollywood is coming to Hamilton to teach for a couple of weeks.
A man who knows and understands how the law works in Hollywood is coming to Hamilton to teach for a couple of weeks.
Good things - like PhDs - take time 23 October 2009
It's been a long time between degrees for law student Nigel Christie. The Wellington-based student graduated with his Bachelor of Laws back in 1994 and this month he graduates with his PhD from the University of Waikato. His thesis looks at access to marriage for same sex couples.
It's been a long time between degrees for law student Nigel Christie. The Wellington-based student graduated with his Bachelor of Laws back in 1994 and this month he graduates with his PhD from the University of Waikato. His thesis looks at access to marriage for same sex couples.
Law student wins energy scholarship 22 October 2009
Waikato University science and law student Catherine Kubs has won an Energy Law Association scholarship to attend a leading conference in Sydney on energy and natural resource law.
Waikato University science and law student Catherine Kubs has won an Energy Law Association scholarship to attend a leading conference in Sydney on energy and natural resource law.
Successful negotiators 14 October 2009
A Waikato University law team has come runner up in the New Zealand negotiation competition.
A Waikato University law team has come runner up in the New Zealand negotiation competition.
No getting away from the law for the Clews 1 October 2009
There's no getting away from the law in the Clews household. Kit Clews has his own practice where Jenny is a legal executive and in her first year of a law degree at Waikato, while their daughter Laura is a second year law student.
There's no getting away from the law in the Clews household. Kit Clews has his own practice where Jenny is a legal executive and in her first year of a law degree at Waikato, while their daughter Laura is a second year law student.
NZ Herald: MP realises law-degree dream after 30 years 1 October 2009
In 1979, a young Tim Macindoe began studying law... Read
In 1979, a young Tim Macindoe began studying law... Read
United Nations internship for Waikato student 1 October 2009
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is not the only one going to a UN posting in New York. Waikato University student Akanisi Nabalarua has been awarded an internship at the United Nations to work in the Rule of Law Unit.
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is not the only one going to a UN posting in New York. Waikato University student Akanisi Nabalarua has been awarded an internship at the United Nations to work in the Rule of Law Unit.
Study seeks balance in managing release of sex offenders 1 October 2009
The key to managing the return of former sex offenders to the community is to focus on risk assessment, monitoring and helping them to reintegrate, according to University of Waikato researcher Jingchun Cao.
The key to managing the return of former sex offenders to the community is to focus on risk assessment, monitoring and helping them to reintegrate, according to University of Waikato researcher Jingchun Cao.
Done the degrees, now what about the Olympics? 1 October 2009
Law and horses - two good reasons to come to the Waikato. Tom Lane is graduating from Waikato University next week with a double law and arts degree. He's wanted to be a lawyer for as long as he can remember, and since he started riding horses at eight he's wanted to make the New Zealand eventing team at an Olympic Games.
Law and horses - two good reasons to come to the Waikato. Tom Lane is graduating from Waikato University next week with a double law and arts degree. He's wanted to be a lawyer for as long as he can remember, and since he started riding horses at eight he's wanted to make the New Zealand eventing team at an Olympic Games.
Founding Law Dean returns to Waikato 1 October 2009
The former Speaker of the House, Margaret Wilson, has returned to the University of Waikato as Professor of Law and Public Policy.
The former Speaker of the House, Margaret Wilson, has returned to the University of Waikato as Professor of Law and Public Policy.
Lawful ways to clean up lakes 1 October 2009
Lake pollution is a world-wide worry and scientists, environmentalists, economists, accountants and lawyers are all researching possible solutions. Arturo Fonseca, an environmental lawyer from Mexico has come to Waikato University to study the legal characteristics of successful market-based regulations such as nutrient trading schemes, to prevent what’s known as eutrophication of lakes.
Lake pollution is a world-wide worry and scientists, environmentalists, economists, accountants and lawyers are all researching possible solutions. Arturo Fonseca, an environmental lawyer from Mexico has come to Waikato University to study the legal characteristics of successful market-based regulations such as nutrient trading schemes, to prevent what’s known as eutrophication of lakes.
Masters scholarship for Willow-Jean Prime 1 October 2009
Willow-Jean Prime confidently walks in Maori and Pakeha worlds. She's fluent in Te Reo, she's a qualified lawyer, an advocate for her people and now she's studying for her Masters in Law. This year Willow-Jean was awarded Waikato University Law School's Haggie Scholarship - worth $5,000 and given annually to the most deserving all round Maori student studying for their Masters in Law.
Willow-Jean Prime confidently walks in Maori and Pakeha worlds. She's fluent in Te Reo, she's a qualified lawyer, an advocate for her people and now she's studying for her Masters in Law. This year Willow-Jean was awarded Waikato University Law School's Haggie Scholarship - worth $5,000 and given annually to the most deserving all round Maori student studying for their Masters in Law.
New Dean welcomed 1 October 2009
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
Environmental Law Prize Awarded 1 October 2009
Full-time lawyer and part-time student Nikki Edwards has won Waikato University's annual environmental law prize, awarded by national law firm Simpson Grierson.
Full-time lawyer and part-time student Nikki Edwards has won Waikato University's annual environmental law prize, awarded by national law firm Simpson Grierson.
Beginning a great career 1 October 2009
A local girl has no objection to coming back to Whangarei to launch her legal career. Read on stuff.co.nz
A local girl has no objection to coming back to Whangarei to launch her legal career. Read on stuff.co.nz
Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship awarded 1 October 2009
Congratulations to Julia Steenson on being awarded the annual Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship for 2010-11.
Congratulations to Julia Steenson on being awarded the annual Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship for 2010-11.
Hillary Medal awarded 1 October 2009
Congratulations to Tom Lane, receiving his medal from Acting Dean, Professor Al Gillespie at an award presentation in Auckland in August 2009, after completing his conjoint degree, Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws (BSocSc/LLB(Hons)) this year.
Congratulations to Tom Lane, receiving his medal from Acting Dean, Professor Al Gillespie at an award presentation in Auckland in August 2009, after completing his conjoint degree, Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws (BSocSc/LLB(Hons)) this year.
Labour Law in the spotlight 1 October 2009
Former labour minister and Attorney General Margaret Wilson will be presenting a paper at the International Society for Labour Social Security Law World Congress taking place in Australia next month.
Former labour minister and Attorney General Margaret Wilson will be presenting a paper at the International Society for Labour Social Security Law World Congress taking place in Australia next month.
Two Law doctoral scholarships 1 October 2009
Waikato is working with the University of Bremen on a major research project, Intercoast, bringing a range of disciplines to bear on coastal and marine studies. Thirteen PhD scholarships are now being advertised by Bremen. Two of the scholarships are in law.
Waikato is working with the University of Bremen on a major research project, Intercoast, bringing a range of disciplines to bear on coastal and marine studies. Thirteen PhD scholarships are now being advertised by Bremen. Two of the scholarships are in law.
Law professor on Energy Cultures Project 1 October 2009
Waikato University law professor Barry Barton has won funding to research energy law as part of the Energy Cultures Project. The $1,050,000 project will investigate how society can adapt rapidly to achieve a low-energy, low-carbon future.
Waikato University law professor Barry Barton has won funding to research energy law as part of the Energy Cultures Project. The $1,050,000 project will investigate how society can adapt rapidly to achieve a low-energy, low-carbon future.
Professor Peter Spiller appointed District Court Judge 1 October 2009
Waikato academic Professor Peter Spiller, who holds six degrees and two doctorates, can now add district court judge to his impressive CV. Judge Spiller was previously Professor of Law at Waikato University and has written extensively on legal history and legal biography.
Waikato academic Professor Peter Spiller, who holds six degrees and two doctorates, can now add district court judge to his impressive CV. Judge Spiller was previously Professor of Law at Waikato University and has written extensively on legal history and legal biography.
Waikato Law student lands job at Court of Appeal 1 October 2009
Law student Jeremy Upson will finish his degree at the end of the year and take up a job in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Law student Jeremy Upson will finish his degree at the end of the year and take up a job in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
