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Charting the Future of Private Law in Aotearoa New Zealand Symposium

Monday, 10 February 2025
Informal coffee and tea will be available from 8:20am, with the formal event beginning at 8:50am 

Join the University of Otago Faculty of Law for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities at the inaugural symposium focusing on the future of private law in Aotearoa New Zealand. Learn from experts in the field and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the evolving landscape of private law. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of shaping the future of legal practices in our country!

The keynote speech will be given by The Honourable Sir Stephen Kós KNZM on the topic of “Judicial Review of Discretionary Powers in Contract and Trust”. The panels are organised thematically covering tort, contract, private law and regulation, trusts and fiduciaries, private law and tikanga, and property law, and will feature a wide variety of scholars from throughout New Zealand and beyond. Our chairs include Professor Allan Beever, Daniel Kalderimis KC , Isaac Hikaka, and Professor Jodi Gardner. All who are interested in the future of private law in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as its interaction with other areas and bodies of law, are welcome, but we expect the conference will be of particular interest to academics, legal practitioners, and graduate students.

View the symposium programme (PDF)

This free event will be held in Otago Business School Seminar Room LG.04.

Registration closes 5pm Monday, 3 February to allow for catering to be ordered.

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Otago Law Career Events

Meet our fantastic law lecturers and hear about studying Law at Otago. We are touring New Zealand to talk about the Otago Law degree and the great and varied career opportunities it offers to everyone who takes up the degree.

The events are open to year 12 and 13 students, and we also invite parents to attend.

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