EXPERIENCED
LEADERSHIP
MINGZE SUN
CEO / Founder
Mingze has extensive experience in all aspects of both the criminal and civil jurisdictions of the Courts with particular expertise in sentencings in the criminal justice system. Mingze worked at one of the busiest criminal jurisdictions in New Zealand.
Mingze is a barrister and completed his LLB(Hons)/BSc at the University of Auckland, where he received several scholarships and academic recognitions, including achieving first in exam in Financial Markets Law and Sociology and first in course award in Anthropology. Mingze previously served as an adjunct lecturer for the Commercial Law Department at the University of Auckland. He was also the Senior Lead Tutor for both the Law of Torts and Equity and a tutor for Public Law, Criminal Law, Law of Contract, and Commercial Law at the University. Additionally, he serves as a judge for the Auckland Law School Moot Court and was the Editor-in-Chief of Issue 10 (2023) of the Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand. Previously, he was an editor for the Auckland University Law Review, which published his Honours dissertation in Volume 27(1) (2021). Before joining the independent bar, Mingze was a litigation solicitor, a Judges’ Clerk, and earlier, an associate trade mark examiner at IPONZ. Mingze accumulated an acute business acumen over a decade of senior management experience prior to law school.
Mingze is a Council Member of the Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ); member of the New Zealand Bar Association; the Criminal Bar Association NZ; Convenor of the NextGen Lawyers Committee of TLANZ; and member of both the Access to Justice Committee of the New Zealand Law Society and the Criminal Lawyers Committee of the NZ Asian Lawyers Association. Mingze actively contributes to the legal community as a volunteer lawyer and legal education presenter for Community Law and Citizens Advice Bureau.
STEVEN RAAYMAKERS
Chief Learning Officer
Steven, a solicitor based in Palmerston North, attended law school alongside Mingze. Growing up in a challenging neighborhood and being a first-generation lawyer, Steven personally encountered the obstacles of law school. His experiences working at the Ministry of Social Development, Community Law centers, and providing pro bono legal advice through the Community Advice Bureau have fueled an unparalleled passion to assist fellow law students in achieving success. Steven brings extensive experience in diverse legal areas to his practice. His background as a published author, website and UX designer has honed his attention to detail and commitment to quality. Additionally, Steven actively contributes to the legal community as a Committee Member of the Auckland District Law Society.
DANIEL JHONSON
Head of Data Analyst
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NADYA CHATTI
Head of Data Engineer
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ABOUT US
LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS EXPERTS.
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OUR STORY
Our story at UniWise is rooted in the unique experiences and challenges encountered by our founder during his law school journey. Generally, first-year law students at the University of Auckland have to compete with approximately over one thousand other law students for around 200-300 spots to advance to Law Part II, the real law school. As a first-generation and mature law student, in addition to facing intense academic pressure, he also has to confront the fierce competition from outstanding students with legal backgrounds and the challenges brought about by information asymmetry.
Our founder has gained invaluable insights through his remarkable journey through law school, marked by accomplishments such as ranking first-in-class in several papers, winning the Impromptu Moot and publishing in an esteemed law journal. After graduation, he secured the highly sought-after prestigious role of Judges' Clerk and Senior Lead Tutor at the University of Auckland Law School. In addition, he also serves as a Judge of the Moot Court at the Auckland Law School, a Council Member of the Law Association of New Zealand, convenor of the NextGen Lawyers Committee of TLANZ and he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Public Interest Law Journal of New Zealand.
Looking back on his past experiences, our founder deeply understands the intense competition many law students face in their first year of law school and the regret of missing out on Law Part II offers due to a lack of experience when facing legal essays and exams for the first time. Inspired by his own journey and driven by his vision to help other aspiring law students achieve their dreams, our founder established UniWise.
Leveraging his extensive experience as Auckland Law School Senior Lead Tutor and exam marker, he leads our "A" grade team of tutors to provide academic support, tailored coaching, and strategic guidance to each student, maximising their academic potential to stand out in fierce competition and also achieve success in their future legal careers. This would serve as a true springboard to transform one's life and the lives of their families for generations to come.
The path may be long and challenging, but with determination, the future is promising. UniWise will walk alongside you on this exciting journey.
