05/08/2026
ADVOCACY WORKSHOP SAMOA 2026.
The Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship is proud to celebrate the participation of 19 students from HCL001 Foundation Law, taught by Fesolai Aleni Sofara, in the Advocacy Workshop Samoa 2026, delivered under the umbrella of The Law Association of New Zealand, in partnership with the Samoa Law Society and the Pacific Justice Sector Programme. This marks the fourth consecutive year that our Foundation Law students have had the privilege of participating in this prestigious programme.
The 3-day workshop provided our students with invaluable early exposure to courtroom advocacy through interactive masterclasses, live demonstrations and practical performance sessions covering criminal advocacy, evidence and family law. Designed to give Foundation Law students practical experience before they progress to further legal studies, the programme allowed students to develop essential advocacy skills while engaging directly with leading practitioners and members of the judiciary.
The Faculty extends its sincere appreciation to Julie-Anne Kincade KC, Faculty Lead for the workshop; Paul Borich KC; distinguished members of the New Zealand Judiciary and senior members of the legal profession; as well as members of the Samoan Judiciary, including Honourable Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese, Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke, Judge Talasa Lumepa Atoa Saaga, Judge Matautia Leota Raymond Schuster, and the wider local judiciary team, for sharing their expertise, guidance and time with our students.
Special recognition is also extended to Elaine Ward, President of the Pacific Lawyers Association and Senior Lawyer; and afioga Salā Josephine Stowers Kolo of Stowers & Su’a Lawyers for their invaluable support and coordination with our students throughout the programme, ensuring they were well guided, supported and able to fully engage in this significant professional development opportunity.
The Faculty is grateful for this exceptional opportunity provided to our students. Experiences such as these strengthen our students’ understanding of legal practice, build their confidence in advocacy and inspire them as they continue their journey towards the legal profession.
