Events

We host a range of seminars and seminars throughout the year, including ad hoc conferences on important legal topics, our Brown Bag series of lectures from Judges and senior practitioners for young lawyers, Masterclasses from specialist contributing reviewers to the New Zealand Law Review, and a criminal law seminar usually held in Manukau.
In 2023, we sponsored an Auckland lecture by Lord Sumption, a retired Judge of the United Kingdom Supreme Court.
Beyond academic and professional development, we offer social opportunities for legal professionals to connect, such as our Biennial Quiz.
Every year we invite an outstanding international scholar to visit the Auckland Law School for a series of discussions and lectures with faculty, students and the profession. Our four most recent visiting scholars have been Distinguished Professor Jacinta Ruru of the University of Otago Faculty of Law, retired Judge of the Australian High Court the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Professor Adrienne Stone of the University of Melbourne Law School and this year we were joined by Philippe Sands KC.

AI, Law and Society Brown Bag series for new practitioners

22 Oct, 2026

2026 AI, Law and Society

The Legal Research Foundation and Auckland Law School are pleased to invite you to an evening presentation and discussion on AI, Law and Society with leading AI and Law experts: Professor Alexandra Andhov, Matt Bartlett and Professor Mark A. Lemley In a very short amount of time, AI has become a significant part of nearly every aspect of societies around the world. We are in a critical moment for the advancement of AI - one where leading figures in the field are sounding warnings about risks of significant harm, just as businesses, schools, and governments are rapidly implementing the technology. This masterclass explores AI’s growing and potential impact on society and considers how governments, judges, and the legal profession should respond. The panellists will discuss a wide range of societal implications, including the potential impact on courts, the legal profession, financial markets, education, as well as the viability of different forms of regulation. Light refreshments will be provided from 5:30-6:00PM prior to the event.

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