Law Students’ Group Re-established (Press, 19 August 1971)
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Summary: Law Students’ Group Re-established (Press, 19 August 1971)
The New Zealand Law Students’ Association, recently reformed after eight years, is establishing centres in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch to provide legal advice to university students. The initiative, driven by the Canterbury Law Students’ Society, aims to create a focused and principled pressure group addressing legal education, law reform, and the welfare of the approximately 2,000 law students across the country. Mr S. J. Taylor, the president of the Canterbury Law Students’ Society, articulated the association's goals, which include promoting law students' awareness of their responsibilities towards their communities. The association's policy advocates for the repeal of discriminatory laws against women, the expansion of access to legal aid, and ensuring all individuals accused of crimes are informed of their legal rights. Additionally, it emphasises the overcrowding issue in New Zealand’s law schools. In line with its reform agenda, Mr Taylor mentioned the forthcoming examination of laws concerning homosexual offences and race relations, indicating that broader legal reforms should become a part of law students' academic curriculum. The Law Students’ Association, with Mr C. Anastatiou from Wellington as its president, plans to conduct two council meetings each year, timed to coincide with meetings of the New Zealand University Students’ Association, with which it maintains a close relationship.
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