VUW Feminist Law Society

VUW Feminist Law Society Inclusive community for people of all genders, who are interested in feminism, gender equality and freedom from structural oppression in the legal system.

The VUW Feminist Law Society is a group for law students (and anyone else!) of all genders, who are interested in feminism, gender equality, and structural oppression at Law School. We seek to be inclusive, intersectional, and aware of multiple layers of oppression. We hope to create an alternative social space for like-minded people, including those who don’t necessarily feel included in Law School culture, by having casual meet-ups, speaker events and other awesome stuff. Everybody is welcome to come along to most events; but those who are only open to women and non-binary people will be clear on the event page. We also have and will run other projects, such as bake sales, speaker events, submission/letter writing workshops, lobbying for more feminist courses/critical perspectives, advocacy for people dealing with sexism or other issues, etc etc etc. We also have a group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/105991729517366/?fref=ts

Today marks the end of the 2026 VUWFLS Executive’s term. It has been such a privilege to take on VUWFLS’ work this year,...
09/10/2026

Today marks the end of the 2026 VUWFLS Executive’s term. It has been such a privilege to take on VUWFLS’ work this year, and we look forward to seeing VUWFLS continue to advocate and empower for the years to come. Thank you to everyone who has made this year so incredibly special!

Mā whero, mā pango ka oti ai te mahi | With red and black the work will be complete

Exam season is officially around the corner! If you’re in need of a generational lock-in, we’re providing treats (think ...
28/09/2026

Exam season is officially around the corner! If you’re in need of a generational lock-in, we’re providing treats (think slices, cookies and lamingtons 😋) and hot bevs to fuel YOUR study goals. Come join us at 10am this Thursday in GBG03 to get down to business 🤓⭐️

Also a great opportunity to come ask the current exec any questions you have for those thinking of running for a position at the AGM! ❤️

Come along to the Socrates Room (GB238) on Tuesday morning to hear from members of the Wellington Women Lawyers Associat...
25/09/2026

Come along to the Socrates Room (GB238) on Tuesday morning to hear from members of the Wellington Women Lawyers Association, and meet + chat to lawyers from all areas of legal practice. The WWLA is an invaluable organisation for women going into legal practice — what better time to get amongst it than now? See you there 💜🎉

Hey VUWFLS! 💜 Come along to our Annual General Meeting on Monday the 5th of October at 5pm, to hear all about what VUWFL...
23/09/2026

Hey VUWFLS! 💜

Come along to our Annual General Meeting on Monday the 5th of October at 5pm, to hear all about what VUWFLS has gotten up to this year, and to elect our executive team for 2027!

The President will share a report, giving an overview of all of the events, advocacy, and fundraisers we have hosted this year, and our Treasurer will provide a report outlining our expenditure and fundraising efforts!

Then, we will elect our new executive team! No need to nominate in advance, just come along and you can nominate yourself, or someone else on the day! If you are unable to make it to the AGM and are interested in running for a position, please send us a 1 minute video outlining why you want that role, by 5pm on Monday.

Please reach out to anyone on the current VUWFLS exec if you would like more information about what each role entails!

Even if you aren’t interest in running, this is a great opportunity to see what initiatives VUWFLS runs! There will also be food 🍕🕺

We can’t wait to see you all there!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a piece to the VUWFLS x Salient Writing Competition! The array of topics covered and...
21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted a piece to the VUWFLS x Salient Writing Competition! The array of topics covered and your feminist analyses were so impressive and inspiring. We are feeling so proud to have such an awesome community of feminists here at Te Herenga Waka.

Particular congratulations go to Gemma and Pluto for being awarded winner and runner-up — check out their fantastic works in this week’s Salient!

A massive thank you goes to our judging panel: Phoebe Robertson, Salient Editor, and Isabella Clarke and Charlotte Griffin, co-founders of Kate Sheppard Chambers. And thank you to the SALIENT team for your collaboration!

HAPPY FEMINISM IN LAW WEEK! We have some very exciting events lined up, see our IG posts for more details! See you there...
14/09/2026

HAPPY FEMINISM IN LAW WEEK! We have some very exciting events lined up, see our IG posts for more details! See you thereeee 💜💜

Have you decided who you’re voting for on November 7th? We are so excited to be hosting a Wellington North election cand...
11/09/2026

Have you decided who you’re voting for on November 7th?

We are so excited to be hosting a Wellington North election candidates panel in collaboration with all of the law rep groups!

Come along on the 21st of September at 5:30pm to GBLT1 to see how your potential MP and the different political parties respond to questions about the equity and welfare of the groups we represent 💜⚖️

There will also be food after the panel 😋

⭐️ CHAPMAN TRIPP X VUWFLS WOMEN IN LAW PANEL ⭐️Join us on Monday the 14th of September at 5:30pm in GBLT4 for our annual...
10/09/2026

⭐️ CHAPMAN TRIPP X VUWFLS WOMEN IN LAW PANEL ⭐️

Join us on Monday the 14th of September at 5:30pm in GBLT4 for our annual women in law panel, kindly sponsored by Chapman Tripp!

Our panel brings together a diverse range of wāhine to share their unique insights and experiences within the legal profession as women - from the public sector, community initiatives, and firms.

Stick around after the panel for some food and drinks, and the opportunity to hear more from our panelists.

We can’t wait to see you all there! 💜

Dr. Samantha Keene is joining us at OGB for a discussion about the relationship between what gets shown on screen and re...
07/09/2026

Dr. Samantha Keene is joining us at OGB for a discussion about the relationship between what gets shown on screen and real-world experiences of harm. With the UK recently criminalising material showing strangulation, and Australia considering similar bans, this issue is emerging as a contentious one with significant feminist implications.

Come join our discussion on Tuesday the 15th of September from 11am-12pm in the Moot Room (GB340). Light drinks and nibbles will be provided. RSVP via the form link in bio!

⚠️ Content warning: This discussion will involve mention of sexual violence.

Kia Ora VUWFLS! 💜In need of some new fits for a great price? Want to support women and children experiencing domestic vi...
05/09/2026

Kia Ora VUWFLS! 💜

In need of some new fits for a great price? Want to support women and children experiencing domestic violence in Aotearoa? Come along to the Old Government Building common room on Thursday the 17th of September for our Pop-Up Op Shop!

In the meantime, we need your help! We are accepting donations from now up until Wednesday the 16th of September. Please drop off any donations at the VUWFLS office - GB28!

Support sustainability, for a great cause. Can’t wait to see you all there! ♻️🛍️

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