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LAWPUBL 445
: European Union Law2021 Summer School (1210)
The law related to the European Union and its institutional, economic and social structure as well as the general economic and political implications of the present status of the European Union.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in BGlobalSt courses or LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 424
Restriction: LAW 424
277
LAWPUBL 458
: Comparative Indigenous Law Topics2021 Semester One (1213)
Study of law and legal issues affecting indigenous peoples in various jurisdictions.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Global Politics and Human Rights, or LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 463
Restriction: LAW 463
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LAWPUBL 461
: Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: LAW 211 or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
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LAWPUBL 461
: Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: LAW 211 or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
280
LAWPUBL 461
: Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: LAW 211 or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
281
LAWPUBL 461
: Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: LAW 211 or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
282
LAWPUBL 461
: Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: LAW 211 or 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
283
LAWPUBL 461
: Human Rights Theory and its Application2020 Semester Two (1205)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 399 and one of LAWPUBL 422, 428, 436, 458
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LAWPUBL 461
: Human Rights Theory and its Application2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores substantive international and domestic human rights law and associated legal skills taught through a combination of seminars and experiential learning.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 399 and one of LAWPUBL 422, 428, 436, 458
285
LAWPUBL 462
: Law of the Sea2022 Summer School (1220)
An examination of the history of the development of the law of the sea; the sources of the contemporary law of the sea, leading to the adoption of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; and the legal regime of various maritime zones (territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, high seas etc). Particular issues such as the settlement of disputes, maritime delimitation, maritime security, fisheries and bioprospecting are also addressed.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in International Relations and Business, or LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 494, LAWPUBL 435
Restriction: LAW 494, LAWPUBL 435
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LAWPUBL 462
: Law of the Sea2020 Summer School (1200)
An examination of the history of the development of the law of the sea; the sources of the contemporary law of the sea, leading to the adoption of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; and the legal regime of various maritime zones (territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, high seas etc). Particular issues such as the settlement of disputes, maritime delimitation, maritime security, fisheries and bioprospecting are also addressed.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in International Relations and Business, or LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 494, LAWPUBL 435
Restriction: LAW 494, LAWPUBL 435
287
LAWPUBL 465
: Special Topic: International Law in Aotearoa/New Zealand2022 Semester Two (1225)
Students will consider international law from a New Zealand perspective. The course evaluates how international law shapes New Zealand and operates with(in) its legal system, and focuses on New Zealand’s interaction with, contribution to, and attitude towards different areas of international law.
Corequisite: LAWPUBL 402
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LAWPUBL 466
: Contemporary Issues in Disarmament Law2024 Semester Two (1245)
A study of the legal and humanitarian issues relating to arms control and disarmament, including both conventional weapons (landmines, small arms, incendiary weapons for example) and “weapons of mass destruction” (chemical, biological and nuclear weapons). Themes include the role of civil society in law-making, difficulties of verification and dispute resolution and the role of law in disarmament.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211
Restriction: LAWPUBL 455
Restriction: LAWPUBL 455
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LAWPUBL 466
: Contemporary Issues in Disarmament Law2020 Semester Two (1205)
A study of the legal and humanitarian issues relating to arms control and disarmament, including both conventional weapons (landmines, small arms, incendiary weapons for example) and “weapons of mass destruction” (chemical, biological and nuclear weapons). Themes include the role of civil society in law-making, difficulties of verification and dispute resolution and the role of law in disarmament.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211
Restriction: LAWPUBL 455
Restriction: LAWPUBL 455
290
LAWPUBL 467
: Anti-corruption Law and Democracy2023 Summer School (1230)
The global significance of corruption and its implications for self-government are explored within the context of rising economic and political inequality and illiberal populism. This course asks whether anti-corruption law can respond to democracy’s vulnerabilities and decline. It examines current economic and political trends, anti-corruption law domestically and internationally, and the potential for enhancing the law to better-protect political integrity.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
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LAWPUBL 467
: Anti-corruption Law and Democracy2021 Summer School (1210)
The global significance of corruption and its implications for self-government are explored within the context of rising economic and political inequality and illiberal populism. This course asks whether anti-corruption law can respond to democracy’s vulnerabilities and decline. It examines current economic and political trends, anti-corruption law domestically and internationally, and the potential for enhancing the law to better-protect political integrity.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
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LAWPUBL 467
: Anti-corruption Law and Democracy2020 Summer School (1200)
The global significance of corruption and its implications for self-government are explored within the context of rising economic and political inequality and illiberal populism. This course asks whether anti-corruption law can respond to democracy’s vulnerabilities and decline. It examines current economic and political trends, anti-corruption law domestically and internationally, and the potential for enhancing the law to better-protect political integrity.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
Restriction: LAWHONS 735
293
LAWPUBL 468
: Special Topic: Mātauranga Māori and Taonga/Cultural Property and Indigenous Intellectual Property2022 Semester Two (1225)
Cultural property topics include: the preservation of cultural heritage; the protection of cultural property during armed conflict; and the restitution and repatriation of cultural objects. Indigenous intellectual property topics include: Māori claims to mātauranga Māori and taonga, with a particular emphasis on Wai 262; and the interface between intellectual property norms and proposals for reform.
Prerequisite: LAW 211
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LAWPUBL 468
: Special Topic: Mātauranga Māori and Taonga/Cultural Property and Indigenous Intellectual Property2020 Semester Two (1205)
Cultural property topics include: the preservation of cultural heritage; the protection of cultural property during armed conflict; and the restitution and repatriation of cultural objects. Indigenous intellectual property topics include: Māori claims to mātauranga Māori and taonga, with a particular emphasis on Wai 262; and the interface between intellectual property norms and proposals for reform.
Prerequisite: LAW 211
295
LAWPUBL 470
: Special Topic: Social Welfare Law, Policy and Action2021 Semester One (1213)
Topics include: social security, social welfare benefits, social housing and ACC. Students will study the legal regimes in these areas, and engage with policy debates and critical theories about social security. Students will then use this foundation to engage in clinical work, writing submissions and acting as advocates for social security claimants who are seeking to challenge decisions.
Prerequisite: LAW 211
To complete this course students must enrol in LAWPUBL 470 A and B, or LAWPUBL 470
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LAWPUBL 471
: Special Topic: Local Government Law2023 Semester One (1233)
The law relating to the structure, powers and service delivery functions of local government. This course examines the history of local government, powers and administrative principles, civil liability, elections, council procedures, works contracts, land valuation, rating systems, environmental functions, bylaws, licensing, roads, public reserves, community services, and civil defence.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
297
LAWCOMM 420
: Advanced Tax Law2024 Semester Two (1245)
A more advanced study of tax law covering topics such as tax history; tax theory; the taxation of companies; dividends; imputation; groups; losses; qualifying companies; trusts; withholding obligations; accruals; avoidance; international tax; profit reduction techniques; transfer pricing; controlled foreign corporations (CFCs); foreign investment funds (FIFs); tax treaties.
Prerequisite: LAWCOMM 403
Restriction: LAW 409, COMLAW 311
Restriction: LAW 409, COMLAW 311
Outline is not available yet
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LAWCOMM 424
: Insurance Law2021 Semester Two (1215)
A consideration of the law governing insurance contracts, including the duty of utmost good faith; the interpretation of the policy; the scope of cover; warranties and conditions; the claims process and fraudulent claims; and quantification of the insurer’s obligations; subrogation and recoupment; and third party rights.
Prerequisite: LAW 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 431, LAWCOMM 453, LAWHONS 734
Restriction: LAW 431, LAWCOMM 453, LAWHONS 734
Outline is not available yet
299
LAWCOMM 426
: Law and Information Technology2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to the use of information systems in legal practice and research and the impact of the law on information technology including: computer crimes, torts, intellectual property, evidence, privacy, and the assistance given to lawyers by information retrieval, office management and litigation support systems.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 231
Restriction: LAW 438
Restriction: LAW 438
Outline is not available yet
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LAWGENRL 400
: Directed Study2024 Summer School (1240)
Directed study on a topic approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Outline is not available yet