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This is the public page for AUTLSS! We are 100% run for our students, by our students. Private student AUTLSS group - facebook.com/groups/autlss/?mibextid=oMANbw

The AUT Law Student Society was established in 2009 to meet the needs of AUT Law students and acts as a link between students and both Faculty and the legal profession. AUTLSS assists students in all aspects of their law degree whether it be acquiring or selling books, holding study workshops, organising sports tournaments and social events such as the Ball and Law Stein.

03/06/2026

Paper Presentation Comp Recap 🏆

This years paper presentation competition has just wrapped up, and we'd like to thank everyone who put forward their work! All the way from semis to tonights final, insightful, informative presentations were given, but only one could take home first place...

Congrats to our 2026 Paper Presentation Winner, David Kim! His presentation on the duty to rescue won him gold, great job.

All competitors, including finalist Anne Kitt, did a phenomenal job at preparing their independent papers and delivering them before our fantastic judges, with Arabela Boatwright sitting for semis, and Justice Thomas, Deborah Manning, and George Ntor sitting in to judge our final. Thank you to all of our competitors, and our judges throughout all rounds!

Thank you to our sponsor - - as well as Simon Laracy for your continued support behind the scenes and for helping make this comp happen!

To everyone who contributed, including our comps officers, president, and Ivan Tarlton for taking these pictures, thank you for your work.

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19/05/2026

Wellbeing Breakfast - AUTLSS x College of Law

Exam season is tough, and you shouldn’t have to get through it alone.

Just before the Study Wā kicks off this Saturday at south campus, join us for a Wellbeing Breakfast sponsored by the . Come along for a bite to eat, a chance to breathe, and a conversation about wellbeing with our guest speaker Arabela Boatwright.

Whether you’re feeling the pressure of exams or just need a moment to reset, head to south campus early before the Wānanga starts - this is a space for you.

📅 Saturday 23 May
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 MC209 | South Campus

Register via the Exam Wā registration form in bio.

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18/05/2026

Semester 1 Exam Wānanga Schedule!

After a few alterations, and an extra sponsor, we present the final x x sem 1 Exam Wānanga schedule!

This Saturday, the 23rd of May, join us down at the South campus for the best eduactional event of the season.

Whether you’re looking for focused study support, a final push before exams, or a space to revise with others, this is your chance to get exam-ready and finish the semester strong. With expert tutors who have previosuly aced their classes and exams, this is the best opportunity you will get to prepare for your exams!

Thanks you and for your support!

Register with the link in bio -

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16/05/2026

Crisis Contagion Seminar | Guilty by Association

A crisis in one organisation can quickly become a crisis for many others.

Join us on Tuesday 19 May for a seminar with Dr Daniel Laufer, Professor and Head of the School of Communication Studies at AUT.

The seminar explores the concept of “crisis contagion” — how organisations can suffer reputational harm simply through association with another organisation facing a crisis. Drawing on examples from the legal profession, the presentation examines when crisis contagion is most likely to occur, the factors that increase the risk, and how organisations should respond. It also considers the growing role of generative AI and the increasing risks of “guilt by association” between similar technologies and companies. Presented in partnership with

📅 Tuesday 19 May
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 WG701

Register here -
https://forms.gle/AbJx4mE77YMHpRZ69

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05/05/2026

Want some group support for exams? Let’s study together.

The Buddle Findlay Study Wānanga is a student-led study evening hosted at the Buddle Findlay offices. This is a chance to hit the books in great company, with support from your peers and senior law students.

Brought to you by , , and , and of course sponsored by the great people at .

📅 28 May | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 📍 Buddle Findlay Office

Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPMSD-eOUq9y9vceHHjGgbPdVl-Md9jDcvxiX1GHAKfNv_YA/viewform?pli=1

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29/04/2026

Client Interviewing Competition 2026 - AUTLSS x IPLS

The x Client Interviewing Competition is your chance to practise one of the most fundamental skills in legal practice: sitting down with a client, understanding their situation, and giving them advice they can actually use.

No prior competition experience needed - just curiosity, good listening, and a willingness to give it a go.

📅 Prelims: Monday 11 May | City Campus
📅 Semi-Finals: Tuesday 12 May | City Campus
📅 Finals: Thursday 14 May | TBC
⏰ 5:30 PM start

Open to AUT students in 200–400 level law courses.
Questions? Reach out at [email protected].

Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex8s2RbqvYJ9b3kJKPRcQrMmIbhZPN_7WwYiaGTMEFyn08mg/viewform

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26/04/2026

Meet your 2026 AUTLSS Executive Team!

We are a diverse team, ready and eager to help support YOU! Here you can learn a bit more about each of us, as well as our favourite cases. With exciting events and workshops in the works, feel free to say hello if you see us around on campus, down south or in the city.

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23/04/2026

Interviews can be nerve-wracking. Let's change that.

x are teaming up to bring you Interview Prep Part 1 - a hands-on workshop designed to help you feel ready, not just prepared.

Facilitated by the ELAB team, you'll break down exactly what recruiters look for in behavioural interviews, learn how to communicate with impact, and then put it to the test in a live simulated interview alongside experienced executives - with feedback you can use straight away.

Whether you're gearing up for your first internship interviews or targeting a graduate role, this is the kind of preparation that actually makes a difference.

📅 Friday 1 May | 🕓 12:00 – 2:00 PM | 📍 WA202, ELAB

Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWvjeVJMpOvgp60M9FD56UDWgT5zhl68nR9DF2unWw7bnleA/viewform

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22/04/2026

🎉 Thank you to everyone who showed up and made the and Mix & Mingler 2026 a success!

We look forward to more social events in the future - for students, by students.

Thank you to our AUTLSS and TAT officers who worked behind the scenes to make this possible, we truly appreciate the effort that you all put in to make this the success it was. 🫶

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21/04/2026

Just one more sleep until the AUTLSS x TAT mix and mingler! 🎉

If you haven't registered yet, do it now! It's free! The event will have food, drink, and you will get to meet fellow students from all levels.

• ⏰ WHEN - Wednesday 22 April, 6:00pm

• 📌 WHERE - Vesbar, AUT city campus

• Register here: https://forms.gle/CfrnYups3J1dyAeL6

❗ This event is exclusive to members of TAT/AUTLSS - sign up below, it's free! ❗

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JOIN TAT/AUTLLS HERE:

TAT Sign Up Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kI9bmaZsXwk9lMGfno3FntSZV9DsOZ9pW2vGhpk0_N0/edit

AUTLSS Sign Up Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePufeT1EiSd-iJogDUbB7-8tL-UD8vjXAml3M1-cFTVHet7A/viewform

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