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The Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand is an annual, refereed publication showcasing article
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The Journal embraces a broad conception of “public interest law” which includes legal issues of importance to vulnerable groups in society as well as the general public. For example, the following topics would be considered to fall within the scope of public interest law: criminal justice; human rights law; environmental law; legal ethics; the Treaty of Waitangi; access to legal services; animal w

elfare law; mental health law; and family law. The Journal’s articles are not purely theoretical, but are guided by a consideration of how the legal issue in question affects real-world problems. The two key aims of the Journal are, first, to provide New Zealand law students with a further opportunity to share their university writing, and secondly, to encourage both students and the wider legal community to engage with public interest law. Moreover, the Journal will provide an interesting insight into the issues that are attracting the attention and concern of those who will become the next generation of lawyers in Aotearoa. The Journal was established in 2013 by Danielle Duffield and Alice Osman, graduates of the University of Otago, who now act as advisors to the Journal. The project was made possible by funding from the New Zealand Law Foundation and the support of the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago.

23/04/2024

Kia ora everyone!

A reminder that applications for article submissions and editor applications close in three days! 💜

For editor applications, you will need to edit a small extract as part of the process. Editing for PILJNZ is an excellent opportunity to improve your legal writing and research skills, and it looks great on your CV! We invite all law students Part II and above to apply. No prior editing experience is required — you will receive editing training.

To apply as an editor, or to submit an article, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/PILJNZ.

The deadline for article submissions and editor applications is 26 April 2024 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Ngā mihi nui,
Zoelle and Maria (2024–2025 EICs)

19/04/2024

Kia ora koutou!

A reminder that applications for article submissions and editor applications close in one week! 💜 For editor applications, you will need to edit a small extract as part of the process.

PILJNZ publishes articles concerning legal topics of public interest — considering issues of both national and international concern. The Journal aims to provide New Zealand law students with an opportunity to share their university writing and for the wider legal community to engage with law that affects public interest. The articles are reviewed by academics with expertise in substantive areas of public interest law.

To apply as an editor, or to submit an article, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/PILJNZ.
The deadline for both article submissions and editor applications is 26 April 2024 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Ngā mihi nui,
Zoelle and Maria (2024–2025 EICs)

04/04/2024

Kia ora koutou!

The Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand is now accepting both article submissions and editor applications.

PILJNZ publishes articles concerning legal topics of public interest — considering issues of both national and international concern. The Journal aims to provide New Zealand law students with an opportunity to share their university writing and for the wider legal community to engage with law that affects public interest. The articles are reviewed by academics with expertise in substantive areas of public interest law.

To apply as an editor, or to submit an article, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/PILJNZ. As part of the editor application process, you’ll need to complete a short editing task.

The deadline for both article submissions and editor applications is 26 April 2024 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Ngā mihi nui,
Zoelle and Maria (2024–2025 EICs)

18/04/2023

Make your CVs stand out! Less than 2 weeks left to get your editor applications into PILJNZ! We are looking for Citations Editors, Style Editors and Managing Editors. No prior editing experience is required, and we encourage all second-year law students and above to apply. There will be two editing rounds, one week long each, that can be flexible around exam dates or other commitments. The role is remote.

18/04/2022

We hope that everyone is enjoying their Easter break! 💜🐰

A final reminder that PILJNZ Editor Applications close tomorrow (19 April) at 11:59PM! You will have to edit an extract provided in the form as part of the application process.

To apply, click here: http://linktr.ee/PILJNZ

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or the Journal. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Ngā mihi,
Christian and Pearlyn (2022–2023 EICs)

05/04/2022

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the Journal! 💜

A reminder that editor applications for the ninth issue are still open! As part of the application process, you will need to edit a short extract.

To apply, click here: https://linktr.ee/piljnz

Applications close on 19 April 2022 at 11:59PM.

Check out our website for more information about the Journal, or feel free to get in touch at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Ngā mihi,
Christian and Pearlyn (2022–2023 EICs)

28/03/2022

Less than 3 days left to get your submissions into PILJNZ! 💜 This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to showcase some of their best university work by publishing in an academic journal. We encourage any submissions of student work that touch on a topic of public interest.

Topics that have been published in previous issues include Tikanga Māori and indigenous laws, international law, criminal law, medico-legal, tax, privacy law, mental health law, family law and a whole lot more.

To submit an article, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/PILJNZ.

The deadline for article submissions is Thursday 31st March at 11:59pm.

Check out our website for more information about the Journal, or feel free to get in touch at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ngā mihi,
Christian and Pearlyn (2022–2023 EICs)

18/03/2022

Kia ora everyone! 💜 The Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand is now accepting both article submissions and editor applications.

PILJNZ publishes articles concerning legal topics of public interest — considering issues of both national and international concern. The Journal aims to provide New Zealand law students with an opportunity to share their university writing and for the wider legal community to engage with law that affects public interest. The articles are reviewed by academics with expertise in substantive areas of public interest law.

To apply as an editor, or to submit an article, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/PILJNZ. As part of the editor application process, you’ll need to complete a short editing task.

The deadline for article submissions is Thursday 31st March at 11:59pm, and the deadline for editor applications is Tuesday 19th April at 11:59pm.

Check out our website for more information about the Journal, or feel free to message or email us at [email protected].

Ngā mihi,
Christian and Pearlyn (2022–2023 EICs)

25/07/2021

16/05/2021

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW JOURNAL APPLICATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN 7 DAYS

Kia ora everyone!
A reminder that editor applications and article submissions for the Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand's 8th Issue close on Monday 24 May at 11:59pm.

To apply/submit you will need to send the relevant application form and other documents specified in the form to [email protected]. These can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4hy4scaa

Please visit our new website for more information: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/law/our-research/research-publications/piljnz.html

If you have any questions, please feel free to message us.

27/04/2021

Kia ora everyone!

The Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand is now open for article submissions and editorial team applications.

PILJNZ publishes articles concerning legal topics of public interest – considering issues of both national and international concern. The journal aims to provide New Zealand law students with an opportunity to share their university writing and for the wider legal community to engage with law that affects public interest. The articles are reviewed by academics with expertise in substantive areas of public interest law.

To apply/submit you will need to send the relevant application form and other documents specified in the form to [email protected]. These can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4hy4scaa

The deadline for article and editor applications is Monday 24 May 11:59pm. If you have any questions feel free to send us an email.

For more information please visit our website at www.piljnz.org

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