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8901

LAWHONS 756A

: Legal and Political Theory
2025 Semester One (1253)
An exploration of how agents, institutions and practices can affect people’s normative situation; the nature of legal argumentation and adjudication; the relation of legality to the use of organised force; the individual’s moral rights and duties that obtain because of the law; the individual’s moral rights against their government; the justification of political authority and the character of political obligation.
Subject: Law Honours
Corequisite: LAW 316 To complete this course students must enrol in LAWHONS 756 A and B
8902

LAWPUBL 400

: Social Justice Lawyering
2023 Semester One (1233)
A clinical legal education course that provides students with real-life lawyering opportunities under the mentorship of experienced practitioners. Students will attend preparatory seminars and trainings and then work alongside legal practitioners to apply these skills in a real-life context.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 398 or 458
8903

LAWPUBL 401

: Administrative Law
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A study of the general principles of judicial review of administrative action, including the ultra vires principle, the substantive and procedural restraints on the exercise of public power, and the remedies available for breach of these principles.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 402, 440, LAWPUBL 426
8904

LAWPUBL 401

: Administrative Law
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of the general principles of judicial review of administrative action, including the ultra vires principle, the substantive and procedural restraints on the exercise of public power, and the remedies available for breach of these principles.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 402, 440, LAWPUBL 426
8905

LAWPUBL 402

: International Law
2022 Semester One (1223)
An introduction to the basic principles and nature of public international law and its role in contemporary society including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, issues surrounding international personality, international dispute resolution and the use of force.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435
8906

LAWPUBL 402

: International Law
2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to the basic principles and nature of public international law and its role in contemporary society including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, issues surrounding international personality, international dispute resolution and the use of force.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435
8907

LAWPUBL 402

: International Law
2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to the basic principles and nature of public international law and its role in contemporary society including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, issues surrounding international personality, international dispute resolution and the use of force.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435
8908

LAWPUBL 402

: International Law
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to the basic principles and nature of public international law and its role in contemporary society including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, issues surrounding international personality, international dispute resolution and the use of force.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435
8909

LAWPUBL 405

: Special Topic: Law and Social Justice
2022 Semester Two (1225)
The role of law and legal practice in the advancement of social justice, including an introduction to theories of social justice and their application in diverse areas of social policy including criminal justice, housing, welfare, immigration, tax, and in relation to the Māori and Pasifika dimensions of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201 and 211
8910

LAWPUBL 405

: Special Topic: Law and Social Justice
2021 Semester Two (1215)
The role of law and legal practice in the advancement of social justice, including an introduction to theories of social justice and their application in diverse areas of social policy including criminal justice, housing, welfare, immigration, tax, and in relation to the Maori and Pasifika dimensions of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201 and 211
8911

LAWPUBL 406

: Advanced Criminal Law
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An examination of a selected range of the more difficult but significant areas of legal doctrine and policy that arise in the criminal law and which are not covered in the introductory Part II course on criminal law. Topics covered in this course include: the law on inchoate offences, property offences (other than theft), the insanity defence and party liability.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201
8912

LAWPUBL 407

: Advanced Employment Law
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Advanced study of selected issues in employment law including legal developments relating to modern slavery, health and safety, independent contractors, work-related personal injury, whistleblowing, fair pay agreements, social media, workplace investigations, education law, sports law, health law and transfer of undertakings. Involves individual research resulting in a substantial individual research essay.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAWPUBL 425
Restriction: LAW 460, LAWPUBL 457
8913

LAWPUBL 407

: Advanced Employment Law
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Advanced study of selected issues in employment law including legal developments relating to modern slavery, health and safety, independent contractors, work-related personal injury, whistleblowing, fair pay agreements, social media, workplace investigations, education law, sports law, health law and transfer of undertakings. Involves individual research resulting in a substantial individual research essay.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAWPUBL 425
Restriction: LAW 460, LAWPUBL 457
8914

LAWPUBL 407

: Special Topic: Advanced Employment Law
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Advanced study of selected issues in employment law including legal developments relating to modern slavery, health and safety, independent contractors, work-related personal injury, whistleblowing, fair pay agreements, social media, workplace investigations, education law, sports law, health law and transfer of undertakings. Involves individual research resulting in a substantial individual research essay.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAWPUBL 425
Restriction: LAWPUBL 457
8915

LAWPUBL 407

: Special Topic: Advanced Employment Law
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced study of selected issues in employment law including legal developments relating to modern slavery, health and safety, independent contractors, work-related personal injury, whistleblowing, fair pay agreements, social media, workplace investigations, education law, sports law, health law and transfer of undertakings. Involves individual research resulting in a substantial individual research essay.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAWPUBL 425
Restriction: LAWPUBL 457
8916

LAWPUBL 408

: Special Topic: International Organisations
2022 Semester One (1223)
An introduction to the law, practice, and politics of international organisations such as the United Nations, technical agencies, and international financial institutions, including: the historical evolution of international organisations; and cross-cutting doctrinal issues such as membership, organs, decision-making, legal powers, and accountability.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 211
8917

LAWPUBL 409A

: Social Welfare Law, Policy and Action
2025 Semester One (1253)
This course is devoted to social security. Students will study the legal regime 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.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWPUBL 470 To complete this course students must enrol in LAWPUBL 409 A and B
8918

LAWPUBL 409A

: Social Welfare Law, Policy and Action
2023 Semester One (1233)
This course is devoted to social security. Students will study the legal regime 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.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWPUBL 470 To complete this course students must enrol in LAWPUBL 409 A and B
8919

LAWPUBL 410

: International Law
2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to public international law including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, international personality, state responsibility, international dispute resolution and selected current issues.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435, LAWPUBL 402
8920

LAWPUBL 410

: International Law
2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to public international law including an overview of the current legal framework, the sources of international law, the law of treaties, international personality, state responsibility, international dispute resolution and selected current issues.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAW 435, LAWPUBL 402
8921

LAWPUBL 410

: Special Topic: International Law
2023 Semester One (1233)
Subject: Law Public
No pre-requisites or restrictions
8922

LAWPUBL 411

: Local Government Law
2025 Semester Two (1255)
The law relating to the structure, powers and service delivery functions of local government. 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.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
Restriction: LAWPUBL 471
8923

LAWPUBL 411

: Local Government Law
2024 Semester Two (1245)
The law relating to the structure, powers and service delivery functions of local government. 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.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
8924

LAWPUBL 413

: Protecting Refugees and Forced Displacement in the 21st Century: Contemporary Law and Practice
2025 Summer School (1250)
Detailed study of contemporary law and practice relating to the protection of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The intersection of international law with other disciplines, including international relations, development, peace and security, and social studies, provides a broad base to understand applicable legal, political and social policies and discourse to protect displaced people in the twenty-first century.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
8925

LAWPUBL 413

: Protecting Refugees and Forced Displacement in the 21st Century: Contemporary Law and Practice
2024 Summer School (1240)
Detailed study of contemporary law and practice relating to the protection of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The intersection of international law with other disciplines, including international relations, development, peace and security, and social studies, provides a broad base to understand applicable legal, political and social policies and discourse to protect displaced people in the twenty-first century.
Subject: Law Public
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or LAW 201, 211, 231, 241