Trump’s disdain for constitutional norms not just bad policy
No American living today has likely witnessed a US official so eager to attack the existence or relevance of truth itself as a category of political life, writes Neil Siegel
2017 news
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Victoria hosts discussion on landmark legal case
A historic legal decision that could set a precedent for the recognition of Māori land rights was the subject of a recent public event and roundtable discussion at Victoria University’s Law School.
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‘Generation rent’ tenants need better security
Barriers to home ownership mean more New Zealanders than ever are renting - and they need to be better protected, argues Victoria University law lecturer Dr Mark Bennett.
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New Zealand lags behind in international shipping law
Research from Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Law reveals New Zealand is lagging behind when it comes to international laws around ship emissions and air pollution.
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Victoria’s Law School among world’s best
The 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today, confirm that Victoria University is one of the very best places in the world to study law.
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Building momentum in mediation research
On 23 February 2017, Victoria University’s Faculty of Law hosted the inaugural Mediation Research Roundtable, bringing together scholars in law and commerce from across the country.
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Victoria offers accredited courses for patent attorneys
In a first for a New Zealand university, Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law is now offering accredited courses under the new trans-Tasman patent attorney registration scheme.
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Work with us – academic vacancies at the Faculty of Law
Victoria’s Faculty of Law is seeking applications for one or more permanent positions at the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor level. Applications close Sunday, 19 March.
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Happy Waitangi Day
The following commentary is provided by Dr Carwyn Jones (Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki), a senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Law.
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Brexit in the Supreme Court [video]
In a decision watched with interest worldwide, the UK Supreme Court recently ruled that the British Government must obtain statutory authority from Parliament before it can formally start Britain's exit from the EU.