Donor-funded lectures
The Faculty of Law holds a variety of donor-funded annual lectures. These events commemorate those who have made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand law. They often bring distinguished international scholars to New Zealand.
Find further information about each event below.
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Robin Cooke Lecture
The Cooke lecture is given in honour of the late Lord Cooke of Thorndon, a Law School alumnus who is widely considered New Zealand’s most eminent jurist.
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Ian Borrin Lecture
The Borrin Lecture is delivered in honour of Judge Ian Borrin, an alumnus and major supporter of the Victoria University of Wellington Law Review.
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Lecretia Seales Memorial Lecture in Law Reform
The Lecretia Seales Lecture is given in honour of lawyer and law reform advocate Lecretia Seales.
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Sir Owen Woodhouse Memorial Fellowship/Lecture
The Woodhouse fellowship and associated lecture commemorates the life of distinguished judge Sir Owen Woodhouse.
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Borrin Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow Lecture
Every two years, a distinguished international scholar is invited to present a public lecture at all six New Zealand law schools.
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Ivor Richardson Lecture in Private Law
The Ivor Richardson Lecture in Private Law honours Sir Ivor Richardson who made extraordinary contributions to New Zealand jurisprudence and legal education.
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Sir Ken Keith Lecture
The Sir Ken Keith Lecture is given in honour of Sir Kenneth Keith, one of New Zealand’s preeminent scholars in public and international law.