Annaliese Wadsworth

Dedicated and driven professional with a passion for justice and reform, and a strong grounding in the criminal justice sector. Seeking opportunities to contribute to meaningful change, advocate for the underrepresented, and uphold a fair and accessible legal system. Committed to using my knowledge, skills, and values to make a positive impact and help build a more just society.

New Zealand Law Students’ Association – Research & Writer

Auckland, NZ | Apr 2024 – Dec 2024

• Researched and co-drafted submissions to Select Committees and government bodies on legal and policy issues.

AUTSA – Academic Student Representative

Auckland, NZ | Apr 2024 – Dec 2024

• Represented senior Law students and communicated feedback to AUT faculty.

Auckland Community Law Centre – Student Volunteer

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

• Assisted with client work, legal research, and attended New Beginnings Court and outreach clinics.

AUT Law Students’ Society (AUTLSS) – Administrative Vice President

Auckland, NZ | Nov 2023 – Dec 2024

• Oversaw event planning, record keeping, and stakeholder engagement within AUTLSS.

Dentons Kensington Swan x AUTLSS – Peer Mentor

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024

• Mentored junior law students with a focus on academic support and wellbeing.

AUT University – Student Ambassador

Auckland, NZ | May 2023 – Dec 2023

• Supported AUT outreach and orientation through public-facing events.

AUT NZSL Club – Member

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024

• Engaged in NZ Sign Language learning and peer-led practice sessions.

Early Bird Run Crew Hobsonville – Member

Auckland, NZ | Nov 2022 – Dec 2024

• Participated in regular group runs and local running events.

People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) – Member

Auckland, NZ | Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

• Contributed to advocacy campaigns including Zine creation and a prison holiday card drive.

Unruly Gym – Member

Auckland, NZ | Dec 2023 – Present

• Committed to regular fitness and wellbeing through weekly training sessions

Certificate of Recognition

Issued by Toastmasters Speechcraft – May 2024

• With this certification, I have become a certified Speech Crafter.

• Runner-Up – AUTLSS x Lexis Nexis Paper Presentation (May 2024)
  Presented original legal research on stalking law reform to peers and faculty.

• Runner-Up – Buddle Findlay x AUTLSS Senior Negotiations Competition (March 2024)
  Achieved second place in a law school negotiation competition judged by legal professionals.

• Semi-Finalist – New Zealand Bar Association Moot (2023)
  Competed as part of the Adversarial Advocacy Summer School Paper. Selected to argue in the semi-finals hosted at a major law firm.