Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington

I am honoured to welcome all our students to our Law School—a place that I love—as the new dean. While we enjoy a unique location and building, what makes this Law School remarkable is its people—my colleagues and you, the students. My colleagues are world-class scholars and teachers who care deeply about providing you with the best legal education possible. I hope to see you around both the Kelburn and the Pipitea campuses, in lectures, and also at Faculty events—a great place to exchange ideas, meet new people, and get involved in the life of our Law School. We're excited to be on this journey with you. Professor Geoff McLay, Dean of Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture―Faculty of Law.

Congratulations to our Faculty of Law colleagues 🎓 Professors Nicole Moreham, Richard Boast, and Yvette Tinsley from the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington have been recognised as Royal Society Te Apārangi Fellows for their outstanding contributions to legal scholarship and research with real-world impact. Read the article for more on our esteemed colleagues: https://brnw.ch/21wRBlZ #ResearchImpact #LegalScholarship Victoria University of Wellington

Laws367 at Victoria University of Wellington got to hear from the teacher’s teacher today - David Coull from Bell Gully came in to discuss M&A process and confidentiality agreements (and will be back for due diligence and term sheets etc next week). It is always a real privilege to present with someone who I’ve learned a tremendous amount from and worked with for many long hours. Interestingly David had a slightly different twist on what makes a good and great lawyer from last year. David used a great expression - ‘A hard yes, or an easy no’ - ie, it’s easy to say no, but the real skill is finding a way to do things that are difficult. This all reflects on the need to be solutions focused. A very elegant way to hit on a key aspect of great lawyering. A great message for all students at the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington.

Declining trust in institutions is a global challenge that shapes law, business, and governance—impacting everything from policymaking to public confidence.

Alumni making waves—It's fantastic to see Manraj Singh Rahi step onto the global stage for a few months as a Junior Advisor at the New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. Wishing you all the best in this exciting journey—we look forward to seeing how your expertise in law and governance shapes your experience at the UN! #InternationalLaw #GlobalGovernance #FutureLeader Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington #PipiteaCampus Victoria University of Wellington

From a study room at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to the Supreme Court. A case started by a group of our law students in 2022 is now set to be heard in Aotearoa’s highest court. Students for Climate Solutions challenged the granting of oil exploration permits in Taranaki, arguing that climate impacts and Te Tiriti obligations weren’t properly considered. "We really did just start off as a couple of students sitting in a study room at Vic Uni, and now it's been three years and it's progressed so far," said Lauren Craig, one of the original claimaints who has since graduated. This is a powerful example of the impact students can have—not just in the courtroom, but in shaping the future of climate accountability. The case will be heard by the Supreme Court in May. Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington

👩🎓 Alumni making waves—Ellen Jenkin's career started with a bold move to study Law here at the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington. Read how taking risks and good mentorship helped Ellen shape her career in our latest V.Alum edition: https://brnw.ch/21wRooz 🤝 Have you experienced valuable mentorship in your time? What opportunities did that open up for you? We'd love to hear from you. #LawAlumni #Valum2024 #LawCareers #MentorshipMatters Victoria University of Wellington #PipiteaCampus

🏫 Lunchtime Event, Monday 17 March—Worthy of Justice: The Politics and Practices of Veterans Treatment Courts by Dr Jamie Rowen. The New Zealand Centre for Public Law together with the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington are delighted to welcome you to a public lunchtime lecture by Dr Jamie Rowen, Associate Professor of Legal Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In this lecture, Dr. Rowen shares her nine-year study on how U.S. courts handle criminal cases involving veterans. Focusing on Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs), she explores how social inequalities appear in the legal and welfare systems. She also discusses the challenges of using courts to address issues like poverty, substance use, mental health, and war. 📆 Event Date: Monday 17 March, ⏲️Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm, 🏫 Lecture Theatre 3, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, 33 Bunny Street 👉 Find out more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRdg6 👉RSVP: law-events@vuw.ac.nz #InternationalLaw #Research #Veterans #CriminalJustice #GuestLecture Victoria University of Wellington #PipiteaCampus

📚 Book Launch Celebration—"Teaching Contract: My Way" by Professor David McLauchlan The Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, together with Thomson Reuters New Zealand, was delighted to host the launch of Professor David McLauchlan’s latest book—"Teaching Contract: My Way". With over 50 years of teaching experience, Professor McLauchlan has shaped generations of legal professionals, including many esteemed judges in attendance at the event. In this book, the first of two volumes, Professor McLauchlan brings contract law to life through discussions between a professor and a hypothetical student. His interactive approach to teaching makes complex legal principles engaging, thought-provoking, and practical. This book is an invaluable resource for students, academics, and practitioners alike—whether you're learning the foundations of contract law or wanting a fresh perspective on core principles. The Faculty congratulates Professor McLauchlan on his remarkable contribution to legal education! 🎓👏 #LegalEducation #ContractLaw #TeachingContract #BookLaunch #VictoriaUniversity #ThomsonReuters Victoria University of Wellington You can find the book here: https://lnkd.in/g_928ww5

As Mark Cunliffe says, "a central aspect of being a lawyer is almost entirely about looking after clients ". At Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington we are so fortunate to have brilliant and generous teaching fellows who bring "real-world lawyering" to life for our students via their professional experiences and networks. Here's to another excellent year of Laws 367: Mergers & Acquisitions. 👏 Victoria University of Wellington #PipiteaCampus