Pacific Islands Law Students' Association (PILSA)

Kia Orana, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa atu, Ni Sa Bula, Tena Koe and welcome to The University of Auckland, Faculty of Law. The Pacific Islands Law Students’ Association provides a fantastic social and academic support network for Pacific law students. We encourage all students to participate and get involved in tutorials, sports-days, socials, seminars and the Pacific Islands Moot. An orientation barbeque will be held in the second week of the first semester.

Contact us at pilsa@auckland.ac.nz

PILSA website

Pasifika Academic Support Strategies (PASS), in conjunction with PILSA, run many student support schemes to foster and advance Pasifika achievement. The PASS tutorials are an important tool in helping students achieve academic excellence and support with their studies.

PASS tutorial timetable

Keep informed about upcoming events, workshops, jobs and scholarships available to Pasifika students.

Pasifika notices 

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PILSA’s goal for this year:
“To facilitate a strong student association, to promote educational achievement, to connect with our communities outside of the university, and to provide a sense of identity and belonging among Pacific Island students in Law School”.

Co-Presidents:
Alex HERMAN and Valentino WICHMAN

Vice-President & Part IV Rep:
Ana OLE

Secretary:
Hereina (Reina) VA’AI

Treasurer:
Taviuni LEAU

Funding Officer:
Manatu IULI

Academic Officer:
Rachel NOOTAI

Sports Rep:
Katrina (Kat) HEDDITCH

Social Rep & Part III Rep:
Katriona (Kat) TAUTUA

Social Rep:
Sianatu LOTO

Cultural Rep:
Elaina LAUAKI-VEA

Media Rep:
Rapi IEREMIA

Part II Rep:
Keith HOPKINS

Part I Rep:
Dennis NAPARA

Contact us at pilsa@auckland.ac.nz

PILSA website

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PILSA End of Year Dinner
 
The dinner took place on Saturday 17 October in the Fale Pasifika.  All PILSA members were invited to attend.  The dinner was held in order to congratulate our graduates, recognise the efforts of our current Pacific students, and celebrate the achievements of PILSA this year.
 
Sausage Sizzle (x2!)
 
PILSA held two sausage sizzles.  The primary purpose was to raise awareness of the Association among Pacific Island law students and the wider law school community.
 
AUPISA Sports Day
 
PILSA entered a team in the AUPISA Sports Day for the first time in many years.  This was a great day, and while we did not come out overall winners, we did manage to win all of our netball games!
 
Party Bus
 
This event took place on the last Thursday of the last half of semester, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.  Guadas and Finns didn't know what had hit them!  I have a feeling this will be an annual, or even a bi-annual, event on the PILSA calendar!
 
Careers Development Evening
 
Organised by PILSA and TRT, the evening was enjoyed by all who attended.  Thanks to our amazing speakers!
 
PILSA Launch
 
Held on the 29 May 2009, this event kicked off the revival of PILSA.  We took the opportunity to make a special presentation, on behalf of the students, to outgoing Pacific Island Law Coordinator Karena Lyons.

Find out about PILSA's current events