University of Otago apologises for error in third-year law exam

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 4:30am

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The University of Otago has apologised after an error was discovered in the first question of a third-year Law of Torts exam on Friday. Students were notified of the mistake 50 minutes into the session, and the university has offered affected students the option to re-sit the exam.

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1. StuffTue 28 Oct 2025, 5:17pm

   ‘We are very sorry:’ University apologises after error in law exam (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 28 Oct 2025, 5:55pm

   'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam (opens in new tab)

   • Uni apologises after ‘obvious errors’ upend law exam (opens in new tab) Wed 29 Oct 2025, 4:30am
   • Uni apologises after error upends law exam (opens in new tab) Wed 29 Oct 2025, 4:30am
3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 8:18pm

   University of Otago apologises after error found in third-year law exam (opens in new tab)