Legal research
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Legal information for the people
7 June 2019
Imagine a new symbol of justice for our future legal system. How shall we make over Lady Justice? First, imagine…
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The Borrin Foundation: Making a difference to New Zealand, through the law
5 April 2019
“We believe law is essential to a flourishing society – one that is just, inclusive, tolerant and free. Our vision…
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Taking a break to secure our future
5 April 2019
It is with a heavy heart I write this month’s article. As the old saying goes, sometimes in life one…
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NZ Crown Prosecutors more assertive at sentencing, research indicates
20 June 2018
Research into the Crown Prosecutor's role at the sentencing stage of the criminal justice process suggests that New Zealand's regime…
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Foundation's inaugural grants boost legal projects
29 March 2018
The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation announced five inaugural grants totalling over $1.7 million in February. The Foundation was established…
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The miracle of NZLII
1 September 2017
Every minute 49 successful online requests are made for information from a New Zealand website which provides free access to…
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Flexibility in the workforce
30 June 2017
Flexible working may not currently be the norm for lawyers, but it is the way of the future, says Sarah…
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Young legal scholar offers new solutions for New Zealand
5 May 2017
In 2014, a brilliant young New Zealand lawyer, Max Harris, suddenly found himself having open heart surgery in England to…
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Unconscious bias trial at Victoria University Law School
5 May 2017
The New Zealand Law Society and Victoria University’s Law School are collaborating to equip future members of the legal profession…
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Protecting rights to the distant seabed
2 March 2017
Coastal nations worldwide are becoming more interested in their legal rights to mineral and other resources on the continental shelves…
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The experiences and retention of New Zealand's junior lawyers
29 June 2016
The report First Steps: The Experiences and Retention of New Zealand's Junior Lawyers provides the profession with valuable insights into…
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Brookers Ltd developing new online search technology
7 July 2015
The disparity between the Google generation’s expectation of a search engine and the Boolean logic of a legal database could…
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University of Otago research examining the perceptions of Defence Lawyers about child witnesses in court
10 October 2013
Extensive research is currently being conducted regarding the reliability of children in court. However, a limitation of this research is…
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Earthquake legal issue research project
22 February 2012
Lawyers practising in Christchurch during the earthquakes are urged to take part in potentially ground-breaking research which should benefit the…
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Law Foundation projects in 2012
21 February 2012
The Law Foundation is providing funding for a number of new projects. These include the following: Canterbury Earthquake Legal problems…
Last updated on the 6th July 2015