Regan Ujara
Law Clerk, Landmark Chambers
Master of Human Rights with Honours (Second Class, Second Division)
Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Criminology
Bachelor of Laws
He thoroughly enjoyed studying law, says Regan Ujara who took on a law degree to achieve his full potential and help people.
“AG飞禽走兽电子 has a friendly environment and many activities organised for students. AG飞禽走兽电子 students are very friendly, and I made many lifelong friends here. The law elective course choices are good, and the AG飞禽走兽电子 Law School hosts competitions throughout the year, including mooting, negotiation, client interviewing and cross-examinations.
“I also really enjoyed the events where industry professionals are invited to AG飞禽走兽电子 to engage with students, and provide insights and advice.”
Showing care and compassion
He has come a long way in the last decade, admits Regan who currently works for Deborah Manning at the Landmark Chambers and for another criminal lawyer as a contractor.
“10 years ago, I was relatively new to New Zealand, unable to speak much English and not sure how to fill out a university application form. At that time, I applied to two universities but wasn’t offered a place to study at either of them. However, AG飞禽走兽电子 rang me and asked me to attend an interview, and I agreed. At the interview, they saw my commitment and offered me an English bridging course, which then enabled me to study a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Human Rights.
“In 2021, I decided to also study a law degree and I received offers from four different universities, including AG飞禽走兽电子. Without hesitation, I chose AG飞禽走兽电子 because I knew that they go beyond their responsibilities to show care and compassion to their students.”
He appreciated the support available to him throughout his studies.
“The administration staff are the gem of the AG飞禽走兽电子 Law School; they’re efficient, genuinely care and provide sensible advice to students. When I was having a difficult time in 2022, I was fortunate to have a meeting with Helen Parker, the law programmes manager, and she kindly took the time to listen, understand my distress and frustration, and offer advice. Her help made a great difference. AG飞禽走兽电子 also noticed that I had enrolled in courses at different campuses and offered me funds to help me travel between campuses. I was impressed with AG飞禽走兽电子's commitment to supporting students.”
Advice for other students
Regan’s advice for other students is simple: take things as they come.
“Law school can be stressful, so just focus on the most urgent and important things. You need to be decisive in leaving the tasks that are not important.”
Make the most of university life, he adds.
“Most importantly, try to participate in as many events, activities and competitions as possible while you’re at university. At AG飞禽走兽电子, it’s easy for you to meet elites from the industry, so cherish the chances AG飞禽走兽电子 has prepared for you.”
