Pacific Island Law Student Association (PILSA)

Mālō e lelei, Tena Koe, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Ni sa bula and warm Pacific greetings.

We are the Pacific Islands Law Students’ Association (PILSA) and our aim is to facilitate a fun, friendly and collaborative community for Pacific Law students within Law School. As an association we provide students with fantastic social, academic, and cultural support networks for Pacific law students. We encourage all students to participate and get involved in our PART II Camp, MAI tutorials, sports days, socials, professional networking events, mentoring programme, and the Pacific Island Issues Moot. The three PILSA values we build our association upon are Faith, Education, and Culture. These values empowers us in our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment, that enables each member to thrive in their legal studies and take pride in their Pacific heritage.

Executive 2023:
Co-Presidents: Joycintta Lavemaau & Maureen Volentras
Secretary: Amelia Paunga
Financial Officers - Treasurer: Hannah Duckworth
Funding Officer: Neida Te'o
Education Officers - Academic Officer: Nikita Sionetali
Professional Development Officer: Keanu Filipo
Cultural Officers: Raewyn Fong and 'Ofa Soakimi
Communications Officer: Celestine Keki
Social Officer: Lemelemalie Rasmussen
Sports Officer: Samasoni Fifita

Location: 
The PILSA room is open to all law students and is a great place to come and socialise. There is also a shared kitchen located on level 4 next to the study space. Building 810, Level 4 room 403.

Contact us
Email: thepilsaexec@gmail.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/uoapilsa/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/476971012395257
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilsa_uoa/
LinkedIn: nz.linkedin.com/in/pacific-island-law-students-association-13305020a