Legal Studies Papers at Tauranga (2023)
Law impacts everyone and every aspect of life and is the cornerstone of a functioning society. As a result, there is a general interest in law and as a social phenomenon law pervades professional life across a wide range of sectors including armed forces, corporate governance, environmental regulation, human resources, indigenous governance, NGOs, police and public service.
Note: Legal Studies will be offered initially in 2021. Enquiries can be made to Te Piringa - Faculty of Law, phone 07 838 4167 or email law.reception@waikato.ac.nz
For a full list of offerings in this subject, including those available in Hamilton and online, see the Catalogue of Papers. Not all qualifications and subjects can be taken in full in Tauranga. See what can be studied in Tauranga.
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Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location LEGAL501 Advanced Evidence Law 30.0 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of the principles of the law of evidence in criminal and civil cases. LEGAL505 Critical Issues in the Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of critical Issues in the Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. LEGAL508 Advanced Family Law 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of the law and social policies involved in the formation and breakdown of family relationships, including, critical analysis of the legislation and case law that underpin family disputes and proceedings in the Family Court and the Senior Courts. LEGAL520 Intellectual Property Law and Policy 30.0 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga) This paper will provide an overview of the principal regimes for the protection of intellectual property, and examine issues in intellectual property law and policy. Students will have an opportunity to undertake a research paper in an area of their choice. LEGAL521 Advanced Employment Law 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of employment law in Aotearoa New Zealand, including, the formation, operation, and termination of the employment relationship as well as personal grievances, remedies and the employment institutions. LEGAL525 Critical Issues in Contemporary and International Indigenous Law 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) The purpose of this paper is to focus on the issues that are raised at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, each year, to provide a special insight (at an advanced-level) into the workings of the United Nations on contemporary and topical indigenous issues. An examination of the Declaration on the Rights of Indi... LEGAL526 Legal Aspects of Cyber Security 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) This paper explores the legal aspects of cyber security and cyber crime, by analysing selected legislation and case law relevant to the area of cyber security. The paper covers the ethical and legal boundaries of rights and liability of security professionals. LEGAL527 Advanced Issues in Charity Law 30.0 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga) Charity law retains its ancient roots, whilst at the same time, striving to reflect its relevance in a contemporary world. This paper enables students to explore advanced issues in national and international charity law, which is a growing area of legal practice and research. LEGAL535 Advanced Environmental Law 30.0 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, and the planning, consenting, adjudication and compliance techniques used to implement the law. LEGAL540 Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law 30.0 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga) An advanced-level examination of critical issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law. LEGAL583 Advanced Immigration and Refugee Law 30.0 No occurrences An advanced-level examination of immigration and refugee law and policy as applied in Aotearoa New Zealand and international contexts.
2023 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 21 March 2023 10:02am