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Law
There’s no better place to study Law than Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Our globally recognised law school is located in the legal and political heart of New Zealand.
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Our stories
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Research
Ethical approval means work on the 'Custodial Remand before Trial or Sentence’ research has begun for Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation.
V.Alum Magazine
V.Alum, our annual magazine for alumni and friends of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law, is now available online.
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Where can Law take you?
From a young age, Paddy Hansen wanted to work for Manatū Aorere—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, so he came to Wellington to study Law.
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Podcasts and webinars
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