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Promoting the highest calibre of legal education and research in New Zealand.

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26th to 27th March Climate in the Courtroom: New Zealand Climate Litigation Conference 2026

The latest New Zealand Law Review for 2025 Issue Three is now available go to NZ Law Review.

2025 Writing Awards are now open for entries. Entries close on the 27th of March 2026.

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Writing Awards submissions are now open for 2025 entries.

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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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New Zealand Law Review 2025: Issue Two

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New Zealand Law Review 2025 Issue Three

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