Victoria University Of Wellington Law Students' Society
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PAtron's LEcture

The annual Patron's Lecture was formally founded in 2009 with the Law Student Society’s Patron either delivering a key note address or inviting a guest speaker from the profession. 

The Lecture provides the opportunity for students to gain an insight into some of the most prominent legal minds in the profession. Our current society Patron is Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC. 

Previous speakers have included:
2012 - The Attorney-General, Chris Finlayson QC
2013 - The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, John Allen
2014 - Supreme Court Justice, Sir John McGrath
2015 - The Chief Justice, Dame Sian Elias.
2016 - Supreme Court Justice, Sir Terence Arnold
2017 - The Solicitor General, Una Jagose
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You can download the 2015 Patrons Lecture here.
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  • Home
  • About
    • The Executive
    • Membership Deals
    • Constitution and Records
    • Our Partners >
      • NZLSA
      • Asian Law Students Association
      • Ngā Rangahautira
      • Pasifika Law Students Society
      • Community Justice Project
      • VUWFLS
    • Law School Calendar
    • Updates
  • Education
    • Dentons Kensington Swan Mentoring
    • Simpson Grierson Study Sessions
    • Faculty and University Programmes
    • IPLS Patrons Lecture
    • Advocacy and Represention
  • EQUITY & WELL-BEING
    • Duncan Cotterill Mental Health Awareness Week
    • Bell Gully Random Acts of Kindness
    • Chapman Tripp Pink Ribbon Breakfast
    • Simson Grierson Mens Mental Health Breakfast
    • College of Law Equity and Diversity Panel
  • Competitions
    • Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Witness Examination
    • Buddle Findlay Negotiation
    • Client Interviewing
    • Bell Gully Mooting
    • Competition Winners
    • Lane Neave 7 am Runs
    • IPLS Mental Health Hui
  • Social
    • Law Camp
    • Chapman Tripp Welcome Back BBQ
    • College of Law Welcome Back Drinks
    • Wine & Cheese
    • T-Shirt Night
    • VUWLSS v GeoSoc Rugby
    • Law Ball
    • Cocktail Night
    • College of Law Leavers Dinner
  • CAREERS
    • IPLS Bridging the Gap
    • IPLS Careers in Focus