AWLA is delighted to announce that applications for our New Law Student Scholarship will open on 1 November 2025 and close on 10 January 2026.
2025
Writing Prize 2025
The Auckland Women Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that it is now taking entries for its 2025 Writing Prize. This prize aims to foster and reward research and writing on the intersection of the law and issues of concern to women and/or women and children which encompass the wider objectives of AWLA. Any person who identifies as a woman who is studying towards an LLB, LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD at the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology is eligible.
Margaret Wilson Scholarship 2025
Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association is looking for candidates for our $3,000 Margaret Wilson Scholarship. The scholarship’s purpose is to support undergraduate and postgraduate studies in law and attendance at any professional legal studies course offered at College of Law or Institute of Professional Legal Studies only which encompass the wider objectives of AWLA. Any person who identifies as a woman who is studying towards an LLB, LLB (Hons), LLM or PhD in Law at the University of Auckland or Auckland University of Technology, or is enrolling in any professional legal studies course offered at College of Law or Institute of Professional Legal Studies may apply.
Leading with Confidence and Courage
The Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association is proud to present an informative and inspirational session for women lawyers with Miriam Dean CNZM KC, described by Chambers and Partners as “one of New Zealand’s trailblazing female litigators with a fantastic commercial litigation record”.
Thursday 25 September 2025 at Russell McVeagh, Level 30, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland
Dame Silvia Cartwright Lecture 2025
EVENT CANCELLED – Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at The Pavilion, Vero Centre.
$30 for AWLA members and $40 for non-members
Registration is now open.
The Next Move: Women Leading in Law
Join us for an evening of insight, empowerment, and networking- with refreshments to keep the conversation flowing.
When: Thursday, 28 August , 5:30 pm – 8 pm.
Where: Robert Walters Office – PWC Tower Level 9/15 Customs Street West, Auckland Central
Getting into Governance
Join us for this upcoming event hosted by CPA Australia, featuring expert insights on pathways to board appointments, navigating the boardroom, and building your board CV.
Date: 28 August 2025. 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: CPA Australia, Level 9, 29 Customs Street West, Aon Centre, Auckland CBD 1010
Registrations by 26 August 12pm.
2025 Manukau Mid-Winter Event
You are warmly invited to come together with other members of the profession in South Auckland — Judges, practitioners and stakeholders — as we acknowledge and celebrate Dame Ranjna Patel DNZM QSM.
Guest speaker: Dame Ranjna Patel DNZM QSM.
When: Thursday, 24 July 2025 between 5:30 pm and about 7:30 pm.
Where: Offices of Kayes Fletcher Walker, Level 4 MIT Building