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LAWGENRL 405

: Community Law Internship
2021 Summer School (1210)
Participation in and report on an approved internship involving at least 150 hours internship with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 447
402

LAWGENRL 405

: Community Law Internship
2020 Summer School (1200)
Participation in and report on an approved internship involving at least 150 hours internship with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 447
403

LAWGENRL 406

: Complex Litigation
2025 Summer School (1250)
The rise of globalisation and technology has created complex litigation challenges for victims of mass harms nationally and internationally. This course examines comparative theoretical, ideological and economic policies which underpin complex litigation systems with a particular focus on the use of regulatory actions, class actions and litigation funding entities. It also examines major procedural and substantive issues that arise in the context of national and international complex civil litigation.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 457, LAWHONS 752
404

LAWGENRL 408

: Special Topic: Technology Law and Policy
2022 Summer School (1220)
Considers the most critical issues in the intersection between technology, law and policy. The course examines how technological change affects, and is in turn affected by, legal and policy frameworks. In particular, it focuses on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrency, and the subsequent challenges for law and society.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241
405

LAWGENRL 413

: Animals and the Law
2024 Summer School (1240)
The history, philosophy, and ethics of humanity's treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 462, LAWGENRL 442
406

LAWGENRL 418

: Community Law Internship
2025 Summer School (1250)
Participation in and report on an approved internship involving at least 115 hours internship with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 405, 447
407

LAWGENRL 429

: Law of Family Property
2024 Summer School (1240)
Advanced study of the law of property in family contexts, including trusts, succession, and matrimonial property.
Subject: Law General
Corequisite: LAW 306
Restriction: LAW 445
408

LAWGENRL 438

: Housing Law and Policy
2022 Summer School (1220)
An examination of the law and the policy considerations that relate to residential housing including: the historical development and current state of residential tenancy protection legislation; the relationship between social policy and housing regulation; human rights and social equity considerations; economic measures to achieve government policy objectives for housing; regulating the private rental market; property rights and security of tenure issues; ‘consumer protection' measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; housing and natural disasters; retirement housing; new forms of housing ownership; and dispute resolution.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 301
409

LAWGENRL 438

: Housing Law and Policy
2021 Summer School (1210)
An examination of the law and the policy considerations that relate to residential housing including: the historical development and current state of residential tenancy protection legislation; the relationship between social policy and housing regulation; human rights and social equity considerations; economic measures to achieve government policy objectives for housing; regulating the private rental market; property rights and security of tenure issues; ‘consumer protection' measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; housing and natural disasters; retirement housing; new forms of housing ownership; and dispute resolution.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 301
410

LAWGENRL 439

: Housing Law and Policy
2025 Summer School (1250)
An examination of the law and policy relating to residential housing including: human rights and social equity considerations; the role of government and social policy on housing; forms of housing ownership; residential tenancy legislation; regulating the private rental market; measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; retirement housing; housing for disabled persons; and housing following natural disasters.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 301
Restriction: LAWGENRL 438
411

LAWGENRL 439

: Housing Law and Policy
2024 Summer School (1240)
An examination of the law and policy relating to residential housing including: human rights and social equity considerations; the role of government and social policy on housing; forms of housing ownership; residential tenancy legislation; regulating the private rental market; measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; retirement housing; housing for disabled persons; and housing following natural disasters.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 301
Restriction: LAWGENRL 438
412

LAWGENRL 442

: Animals and the Law
2023 Summer School (1230)
The history, philosophy, and ethics of humanity's treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 462
413

LAWGENRL 442

: Animals and the Law
2022 Summer School (1220)
The history, philosophy, and ethics of humanity's treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 211
Restriction: LAW 462
414

LAWGENRL 445

: The History of the Law of Obligations
2020 Summer School (1200)
The doctrinal history of the law of contract, tort and unjust enrichment from the twelfth century to the twentieth century. Original primary materials in the form of case law and legal treatises are considered.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 231, 241
Restriction: LAWGENRL 423, LAWHONS 740
415

LAWGENRL 447

: Community Law Project
2023 Summer School (1230)
Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 405
416

LAWGENRL 447

: Community Law Project
2022 Summer School (1220)
Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 405
417

LAWGENRL 447

: Community Law Project
2021 Summer School (1210)
Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 405
418

LAWGENRL 447

: Community Law Project
2020 Summer School (1200)
Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
Restriction: LAWGENRL 405
419

LAWGENRL 457

: Special Topic: Complex Litigation
2021 Summer School (1210)
The rise of globalisation and technology has created complex litigation challenges for victims of mass harms nationally and internationally. This course examines comparative theoretical, ideological and economic policies which underpin complex litigation systems with a particular focus on the use of regulatory actions, class actions and litigation funding entities. It also examines major procedural and substantive issues that arise in the context of national and international complex civil litigation.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201 and 211 and 231 and 241 and 298; or LAW 201 and 211 and 231 and 241 and 299
420

LAWGENRL 459

: Race and the Law
2025 Summer School (1250)
Explores the relationship between race, power and the law in Aotearoa and beyond. Areas of focus will include the changing conceptualisations of race, racism, discrimination, implicit and institutional bias. Students will also examine approaches to racial justice (from Critical Race Theory to Abolition movements) and consider how they understand and address the issues facing communities of colour today.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
421

LAWGENRL 459

: Race and the Law
2024 Summer School (1240)
Explores the relationship between race, power and the law in Aotearoa and beyond. Areas of focus will include the changing conceptualisations of race, racism, discrimination, implicit and institutional bias. Students will also examine approaches to racial justice (from Critical Race Theory to Abolition movements) and consider how they understand and address the issues facing communities of colour today.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
422

LAWGENRL 459

: Special Topic: Race and the Law
2023 Summer School (1230)
Explores the relationship between race, power and the law in Aotearoa and beyond. Areas of focus will include the changing conceptualisations of race, racism, discrimination, implicit and institutional bias. Students will also examine approaches to racial justice (from Critical Race Theory to Abolition movements) and consider how they understand and address the issues facing communities of colour today.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201 and 211 and 231 and 241 and 298; or LAW 201 and 211 and 231 and 241 and 299
423

LAWGENRL 460

: International Mooting
2025 Summer School (1250)
Students selected to represent the Faculty of Law in approved international mooting competitions will complete independent research, draft written submissions and present oral argument on complex areas of international law which will be overseen by faculty advisers.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
424

LAWGENRL 460

: Special Topic: International Mooting
2022 Summer School (1220)
Students selected to represent the Faculty of Law in approved international mooting competitions will complete independent research, draft written submissions and present oral argument on complex areas of international law which will be overseen by faculty advisers.
Subject: Law General
Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299
425

LAWHONS 789

: Dissertation
2025 Summer School (1250)
A dissertation of approximately 15,000 words resulting from original research of the student, having the scope, and depth of research, of a competent law review article. The topic of the dissertation needs the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Law.
Subject: Law Honours
Restriction: LAW 789