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Boost your career with this master's program tailored for non-law graduates seeking to complement their current skills with legal knowledge. As New Zealand's leading law school offering the most extensive selection of postgraduate courses nationwide, we equip you with the resources to progress or transition in your career. Our MLS caters to professionals from non-legal fields who need foundational legal understanding. Individuals like accountants, auditors, architects, urban planners, business development managers, compliance officers, engineers, IT specialists, law enforcement, and government employees have found immense value in this program. We offer adaptable legal education for both full-time and part-time learners. Maintain your career momentum with part-time study or accelerate your advancement through full-time enrollment. The MLS features year-round admissions, giving you the freedom to fast-track your professional growth. Students can pursue interdisciplinary learning by taking one or two master's courses (up to 30 points) from another University of Auckland faculty. The program also develops legal research capabilities for those needing to strengthen this skill. With more than 30 course options available, you can focus on specific specializations or explore diverse legal topics. The MLS can be completed through coursework alone or a mix of coursework and research projects.