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.
Master’s degrees in Law
Master of Laws (LLM)
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.
Master of Legal Studies
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.
Magister Juris
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.
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.
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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Law Diplomas
The Postgraduate or Graduate Diploma in Law offers a flexible programme for students looking to enhance their legal knowledge or specialise in key areas. Ideal for both law graduates and professionals, it provides advanced skills to boost career opportunities in law and related fields.