Andrew Hawke's Life and Interests
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Training
Education:
LLM Student, University of Iowa, USA (1997-present)
Victoria University of Wellington (1989-1993)
Wellington College (1984-1988)
Karori Normal School, Wellington (1976-1977, 1978-1983)
Rose Hill School, Oxford, England (1977-1978)
Summary of Academic Qualifications
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (1995)
LL.B. (Hons) degree at Victoria University of Wellington (completed 1993)
B.A. degree (majoring in Mathematics and Philosophy) at Victoria
University of Wellington (completed 1992)
Five years University study completed
Offered University Senior Scholarship 1993
University Junior Scholarship 1988
University Entrance 1988
Higher School Certificate 1988
Sixth Form Certificate 1987 (six subjects)
School Certificate 1986 (six subjects)
Experience
LLM Student, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA (1997-present)
Associate,
Chen & Palmer, Public Law Specialists, Barristers and Solicitors
May 1995 - June 1997
Judges' Clerk for Hamilton High Court Judges
(Penlington and Hammond JJ),
and Research Counsel for Waikato District Court Judges
Jan 1994 - May 1995
Occupation: Barrister & Solicitor, Associate, Chen & Palmer, Public Law
Specialists, Barristers and Solicitors
Education: Victoria University of Wellington (1989-1993)
Wellington College (1984-1988)
Karori Normal School, Wellington (1976-1977,
1978-1983)
Rose Hill School, Oxford, England (1977-1978)
Summary of Academic Qualifications
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (1995)
LL.B. (Hons) degree at Victoria University of Wellington (completed
1993)
B.A. degree (majoring in Mathematics and Philosophy) at Victoria
University
of Wellington (completed 1992)
Five years University study completed
Offered University Senior Scholarship 1993
University Junior Scholarship 1988
University Entrance 1988
Higher School Certificate 1988
Sixth Form Certificate 1987 (six subjects)
School Certificate 1986 (six subjects)
Awards
Academic Awards
Award Year Obtained
General
University Senior Scholarship (declined) 1993
University Junior Scholarship 1988
Proxime Accessit to the Dux (The Auckland Old Boys' Prize) 1988
Turnbull Scholarship 1988
Wellington College Advanced Studies Award (Distinction) 1988
Higher School Certificate 1988
Wellington College Merit Certificate: Academic Attainment 1986
Wellington College: First Equal in Class 3A (Hing Prize) 1984
Law
Chris Highfield Prize in Public Law 1990
Mathematics
Australian National University (Canberra) Centre for Mathematics
and its Applications - Summer Research Scholarship 1993-1994
Wellington College Honours Award:
Excellence in Form 7 Mathematics with Calculus
(Top Student in Subject) (Christchurch Old Boys Prize) 1988
Wellington College Honours Award:
Excellence in Form 7 Mathematics with Statistics
(Top Student in Subject) (Norman Nicholls Prize) 1988
Wellington College Honours Award:
Excellence in Form 6 Mathematics (Top Student in Subject) 1987
Australian Mathematics Competition (for the Westpac Awards):
Certificate of Distinction 1988
Certificate of Distinction 1987
Certificate of Distinction 1986
Prize Winner 1985
Prize Winner 1984
Mathswell (Wellington Mathematical Association)
(Inter-school Competition in teams of 3):
Form Five - Second in Competition 1986
Form Four - First in Competition 1985
Form Three - First in Competition 1984
French
Alliance Française de Wellington 1985
Sixth Form French Trial Moderation Scheme 1987
Social Studies
Richardson Prize for Form 4 Social Studies 1985
Specialist Training/Education
Course Name/Description Year Completed
Educational Skills
Advanced Reading and Study Skills Course 1987
Defensive Driving Course 1987
Scout Association of New Zealand
Introductory Training (Stage 1) 1991
Leadership Skills (Stage 2) 1992
Principles and Practices (Stage 3) 1992
Advanced Leadership Training Course (Stage 4) 1995
Tutor and Training Techniques 1995
Teaching Practices Course 1996
First Aid
Mountain Safety Council/Order of St John - Outdoor First Aid 1994
Order of St John - Standard First Aid 1994
Outdoor Activities
Mountain Safety Council - Abseiling Instructors Course 1994
Mountain Safety Council - Risk Management Course 1995
Interests, Sports and Hobbies
Scouting 1991-
Tramping 1991-
Camping 1991-
Mountain Biking 1991-
Outdoor Activities 1991-
Abseiling 1993-
Walking (especially Dog Walking) 1976-
Indoor Netball
Player - ICA Barristers and Solicitors League 1995-
(Winners Winter 1995, Runners-Up Spring 1995)
Cricket
Karori Cricket Club: Player 1978-1983
Wellington College Cricket Club: Player 1984-1987
Wgton Cricket Association: Member 1983-1993
Wellington College Cricket Club:
1st XI Scorer & Statistician 1989-1992
Wellington College Cricket Club:
Management Committee Member 1990-1992
Soccer
Karori Swifts Soccer Club: Player 1979-1980
Wellington College: Player/Manager 1987-1988
Indoor Soccer - Wellington Show & Sports Centre League 1993
Squash
Collegians Squash Rackets Club: Member 1988-1990
Tennis
Golf
While all of the above activities remain "interests", time restrictions
mean I have spent little time recently on those lower down the list,
while
I spend most of my spare time on those higher up on the list,
particularly
scouting and related outdoor activities, and mountain biking.
Personal Statement
I believe I have a wide range of well-developed skills and abilities,
which
I use throughout my daily life. These include Problem Solving,
Leadership,
Intelligence, Flair, Self Confidence, Communication, Initiative,
Imagination, Competitiveness, Organisation, Time Management and
Responsibility. My life is busy because I choose to keep it that way.
I
have had, and intend to always have positions of employment that I find
continually challenging, intellectually stimulating and highly
enjoyable.
I prioritise my time to ensure that I have a balanced life. While I
work
hard and am committed to my career, I also spend a large proportion of
time
not involved in employment. I try to use this time wisely, committing
myself to a wide range of activities, which predominantly relate to
Scouting and outdoor activities.
Scouting New Zealand - Positions Held
Scout Leader:
Arawa Scout Troop, 1st Karori Scout Group, Wellington West 1991 -
St Mary's Scout Troop, St Mary's Scout Group, East Hamilton 1994 - 1995
Tainui Scout Troop, 1st Karori Scout Group, Wellington West 1991 -
1993
Leader Trainer, Wellington Area 1996 -
Assistant National Scout Commissioner, Central Region 1996 -
Positions of Responsibility
Wellington College School Prefect 1988
Player/Manager, Wellington College U17 Back Soccer Team 1987-1988
Manager, Wellington College Stationery Room 1984-1986
Karori Normal School: Responsible for Locking and Unlocking
Front Gates and parts of Staff Building 1982-1983
Employment History
Associate, Chen & Palmer, Public Law Specialists,
Barristers and Solicitors May 1995 -
Judges' Clerk for Hamilton High Court Judges
(Penlington and Hammond JJ),
and Research Counsel for Waikato District Court Judges Jan 1994 - May
1995
Australian National University
Summer Pure Mathematics Scholarship Researcher Nov 1993 - Feb 1994
New Zealand Law Commission:
Summer Legal Research Assistant Nov 1992 - Feb 1993
Victoria University of Wellington Mathematics Department
Sessional Assistant (Tutor and Marker) 1990-1992
You can email me at andrew-hawke@oocities.com, or by clicking the envelope at the top of the page.