The 2000 Buddle Findlay Negotiation Competition took place in August. This competition is open to all law students and is aimed at developing their ability in this essential skill for the legal profession.
Competitors form teams of two and square off against another team.
Both teams receive the same set of common facts, with each team also receiving a set of confidential facts specific to their 'client'. The teams then have 50 minutes to negotiate with each other with the aim of reaching a satisfactory result for their client. Each regional university Auckland, Waikato, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago - hosted their own competition to decide who were the best negotiators at their respective law school. The regional competitions were held on the faculty campuses or at Buddle Findlay s offices. To help students prepare information sessions were held on each campus, with a solicitor from Buddle Findlay giving tips on effective negotiation.