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Boost your professional prospects with this master's program tailored for graduates from non-law disciplines seeking to complement their current skills with legal knowledge. As New Zealand's premier law school offering the most extensive selection of postgraduate courses nationwide, we equip you with the resources to progress or transition your career. Our MLS caters to professionals without legal backgrounds who need foundational legal understanding. Fields like accounting, architecture, business management, compliance, engineering, IT, law enforcement, and public service have seen significant career benefits from this program. We offer adaptable legal education for both full-time and part-time learners—maintain your career momentum while studying or immerse yourself fully to accelerate your advancement. The MLS features year-round enrollment, giving you the flexibility to fast-track your professional growth. Students can incorporate interdisciplinary learning by selecting up to 30 points worth of master's courses from other University of Auckland faculties. The program also develops legal research capabilities for those needing to strengthen this skillset. Choose from 30+ specialized courses to focus your studies or explore diverse legal topics. Complete the MLS through coursework alone or combine coursework with research projects.