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Masterclasses update:

Coronial Law Masterclass Thursday 23rd July 2026
Trust Law Masterclass with Professor Matthew Conaglen Wednesday 29th July 2026

Go to Events page to learn more.

The popular Brown Bag series is returning in September with 5 sessions will be announced shortly. Look out for updates.

The popular Biennial Quiz is back again. Thursday 13th of August 2026 to be held at the Northern Club. Contact Julia for further updates julia@legalresearch.org.nz

New Zealand Law Review

We would like to update you on some important changes relating to the New Zealand Law Review. Following many years of self-publishing the Review, the Legal Research Foundation has decided that the time is right to transition to a new approach to secure the future of the Review and we are pleased to be partnering with Thomson Reuters in this endeavour.

To read the full update please go to the New Zealand Law Review page.

2025 Writing Awards are now closed, the 2026 Writing Awards will reopen in November 2026.

Legal Research Foundation

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We are a non-profit organisation affiliated with the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau. We believe in championing the highest calibre of legal education and research, and encouraging informed dialogue on law reform by encouraging relationships between the legal profession, the judiciary, academics and students.

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