The Asian Law Students' Association was founded in 2014 with the aim to provide a friendly and inclusive support network for students of a shared cultural background together by providing social, educational and cultural opportunities at Victoria University. We facilitate a mentoring programme for s…
I (Emma Sidnam) interview three Asian young professionals in Wellington.
Four Alsa members: Sean, Helen, Lydia, Philia give their best Asian recommendations. In particular they talk about music (K-pop and indie), anime, and K-drama. Hosted by Emma Sidnam (Media Coordinator).
Four artsy law students / lawyers discuss why they chose law instead of art, and how they keep art in their lives.
Four Asian-New Zealanders sit down and discuss their experiences as minorities.
A conversation between three multi-generation Asian New Zealanders! Exploring themes of identity crisis, loss of culture and language, and Asian-self image.
Listen to four of your favourite ALSA members discussing which bubble tea is the best in Wellington! The fight commences between: - Noah's Ark - Chattime - Tea Project - Tiger
With applications for Judges' Clerks opening, ALSA presents the Judge's Clerks podcast! We invited four Asian Clerks to discuss their experience in the position, their views on the legal field in general from the perspective of a clerk, and other general thoughts on the legal profession in general. A huge thanks to Hannah Yang, Darryn Ooi, Xin Lee Yau and Taz Haradasa for taking their time to come and talk to us about their experience.
A Buddhist, a Christian, a Hindu, a Sikh, a Muslim, a Zoroastrian, and an Atheist walk into a podcast. What happens? Are you interested in learning a bit more about different religions? What God looks like in 7 different lights? Whether a church is a building? Whether someone may date outside their faith? A few hot takes? Who nearly got pulled into a cult? Find out right here. Hosted by Emma Sidnam, this religion roundtable allows people with 7 different religions to discuss their views. NOTE: This was a safe space and all views were discussed respectfully.
Sup fam! Hosted by Emma Sidnam and Fahri Agam, ALSA brings you episode two of Coffee Chats, the ultimate random chat over cups of coffee and Asian snacks. This episode features Sam Reyes! We talk about dreams, we cover some elements of how ghosts and spirits are perceived in Asian cultures and we share our very own spooky stories and experiences. All in all, another fun episode for you to chill out over with a cup of coffee or tea!
Hosted by Emma Sidnam and Fahri Agam, ALSA brings you episode one of Coffee Chats, the ultimate random chat over cups of coffee and Asian snacks. This episode, featuring Amandie Weerasundara, moves from how people perceive Asian people to be older or younger to zoo animals to what we wanted to be when we grew up to sibling order and personality type. We also extensively discuss parenting and what that entails and whether Amandie looks like she has children or not.
Tune in for some chill tunes, good happenings, and some cozy quarantine convos with the ALSA good news podcast.
ALSA presents a "Lex Talk About it" panel podcast on Mixed Race Identity with a focus on Eurasian identity. Moderated by Manraj Singh Rahi with discussion by a panel of law students - Nathan Tse, Sukey Allen, Gina Bailey and Rusi Jagose. This podcast looks at ideas like passing, cultural identity, experiencing racism and notions of privilege as seen through the unique and insightful perspectives of our panellists.
Episode 17 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 16 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 15 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 14 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 13 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie - hosted by a pair of NEW and IMPROVED hosts (double emphasis on 'IMPROVED'). Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 12 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie - hosted by a pair of NEW and IMPROVED hosts (emphasis on 'IMPROVED'). Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 11 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie (That's right we're B A C K from hiatus). Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
THE MID-SEASON FINALE of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 9 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 8 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Tune in as ALSA correspondent Anna Ou goes one-to-one with Poncho Riviera, HR extraordinaire of the legal profession. This episode is full of insider wisdom and keys to success by for anyone who has applied for or seeks to apply to a firm. So, up to your game and get in the know with r as much invaluable advice as we could possibly pack into 20 minutes!
Episode 7 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 6 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 4 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 4 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Respondent Part 1 - AI And The Law by ALSA
Episode 3 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Episode 2 of your favourite law school podcast, Prima Facie. Tune in for political happenings, the freshest bills, riveting case law and the word on the street, all blended together with questionable jokes and a heaped serving of joi de vivre (whatever that is).
Like any good family dinner, ALSA returns for seconds with an introductory episode to ease the start to your 2019. Don't know what ALSA is? Whether you're new to law school or you've been living under the law library stairs we've got you covered. Tune in to get the 411 on the Asian Law Students Association and stick around for a rundown of the inaugural events on at law school this week.
Tune in to this years very last episode of Prima Facie to get your final law school updates, hear the latest political and legal news including New Zealand's refugee quota and updates on Mark Lundy's case!
Tune in to this weeks episode of Prima Facie to hear the most recent legal and political news including New Zealand Bill of Rights Act breaches in prisons and the latest issues facing the WTO!
Prima Facie is back again in Week 10 for Episode 22! Tune in to hear all about what's happening at law school this week, Meka Whaitiri and illegal strip searches of prisoners!
Prima Facie is back again featuring the debuts of presenters Emily Chan and Anna Ou! Tune in to hear all about what's happening at law school this week, human trafficking and lack of trust in the financial system!
It's week 8 and ALSA is here with episode 20 of Prima Facie! Tune in to hear the latest for law school events, and current legal and political news!
Welcome back from the break! From grade discrepancies to compulsory secondary languages - tune in to hear the latest for law school events, and current legal and political news!
ALSA's Jack Liang talks to Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman about immigration, social justice and being a woman of colour!
It's week 6 and ALSA is here with episode 18 of Prima Facie! Tune in to hear the latest for law school events, and current legal and political news!
We are back again with Episode 17 of Prima Facie! Listen in to hear about changing the gender on your birth certificate to the banning of single-use plastic bags!
Tune in to keep up to date with all law school events this week hear the most recent legal developments! From news concerning the latest bills in the House to the overturning of the Law Society's super-injunction.
Tune in to keep up to date with all law school events this week hear the most recent legal developments! From news concerning New Zealand entering into a Free Trade Agreement with the Pacific Alliance, to the recent High Court case concerning compulsory religious education in State Schools.
It's Week Two of Tri Two!! ALSA's got all you need to know about upcoming law school events and up to date legal and political news!
ALSA welcomes you back to the new trimester with episode 13 of Prima Facie!! Tune in to hear about all the latest legal and political developments, plus all the action happening at law school this week!
We made it to week 12!! Listen in to hear about defamation allegations made by CrossFit Inc, trouble at the Human Rights Commission and intimate recordings made by senior Navy officers!
Episode 11 is here! Give it a listen to hear all about the government's plans to crack down on immigration; improper search warrants; and major corporate fraud!!
Wow! We made it to episode 10!!! And to celebrate, the ALSA team is bringing you a special 'Budget 2018' edition of Prima Facie! Listen to find out all about the Government's plans for 2018, the hottest cases and all your Law School events for the week :)
Kick off your week the right way by listening to Prima Facie! Prima Facie provides information about Victoria Law School Events and current legal and political news!
Want to hear about the entrenchment of Māori Seats? Anti-Competitive behaviour by Big Oil? Judicial reviewability of land used in Treaty of Waitangi Settlements? Kick off your week the right way by listening to Prima Facie! Prima Facie provides information about Victoria Law School Events and current legal and political news!