Postgraduate Certificate in Law

Study Discipline: Law Studies
Study Programme Details
City:Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions:Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time, Part Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Certificate

Duration

6 Months

Scholarship Available

No

Language

English

About this Study Course

Elevate your legal expertise with the Postgraduate Certificate in Law. Designed for graduates with diverse academic backgrounds, this program offers a gateway to advanced legal knowledge and the cultivation of essential research skills.

Overview

Immerse yourself in the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, a comprehensive program providing advanced theoretical and practical insights into legal issues. Seamlessly integrate this knowledge with your existing expertise and professional experience. For practicing lawyers, completion of courses towards this certificate can earn credits satisfying Continuing Legal Education requirements.

Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Laws (Honours); or
  • A bachelor’s degree; or
  • A relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean of Law to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 or higher in Writing and Reading, and 6.5 in Listening and Speaking; or equivalent.
  • Climate change law
  • Human rights law
  • Indigenous rights and law
  • International law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Non-adversarial justice
  • Private law
  • Public law
  • Trusts/trusts and fiduciary obligations
  • Domestic $5,303 (for 60 points)
  • International $19,373 (for 60 points)

Future Career Outcomes

Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Law opens doors to a multitude of future career outcomes, positioning graduates as respected legal professionals with a strong foundation in advanced legal knowledge and research skills.

Visa Requirements:

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