Postgraduate Law study

Advance your career in Law with a postgraduate law qualification designed for professionals, practitioners, and academics. Study in Hamilton, Tauranga, or online.

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Master’s degrees in Law

Take your career in Law to the next level with one of the University of Waikato's Master’s degrees. 

Master of Laws endorsements are available in:

  • Environmental and Climate Change Law 
  • Health Law
  • International Law
  • Maori, Pacific, and Indigenous Peoples' Law
  • New Technologies, Cyber Security, and Public Policy 
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The one-year Master of Laws (LLM) allows you to customise your study through a combination of taught papers and research. Our seminar-style classes foster discussion and improve communication skills. For practicing lawyers this degree satisfies the requirements for New Zealand Law Society CPD points.

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The Master of Legal Studies develops skills in creativity, communication, critical analysis, and problem-solving. It prepares graduates for law-related careers, offering flexible, marketable expertise across professions, though it doesn’t qualify you to practice as a lawyer.

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The one-year Magister Juris (MJur) offers a selection of taught papers. With small, seminar-style classes, it focuses on research, communication, and networking skills. This programme suits students pursuing careers in civil law jurisdictions across Europe, French Polynesia, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

Flexible study options

All our postgraduate degrees in Law can be studied in Hamilton, Tauranga, and/or online. Papers offered differ by location. 

Want to know more? Download our postgraduate handbook for law students.

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Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law

Explore Pacific legal thought with a Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law. Develop skills to contribute to Pacific jurisprudence and enhance global understanding of Pacific legal systems.

Why study Law at Waikato

Higher Degrees

Our higher law programmes equip graduates with the confidence and expertise to excel in legal or policy careers across all sectors, or to pursue successful and rewarding academic careers as legal scholars.

You can also study law for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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School of Law, Politics and Philosophy

Te Piringa Faculty of Law, The University of Waikato, Gate 7, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, New Zealand