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Boost your career with legal expertise through this master's program tailored for non-law graduates. As New Zealand's premier law school offering the widest selection of postgraduate courses, we equip you with the knowledge to progress or transition your career. Our MLS program caters to professionals from non-legal fields needing legal understanding. Diverse professionals including accountants, architects, business managers, compliance officers, engineers, IT specialists, law enforcement, and government employees have significantly advanced through 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 progress through full-time enrollment. The MLS features year-round admissions, giving you the flexibility to fast-track your professional growth. Students can incorporate interdisciplinary learning by taking up to 30 points from other University of Auckland faculties. The program also develops legal research skills for those needing foundational training. Choose from more than 30 specialized courses to focus your studies or explore diverse legal topics. Complete the MLS through coursework alone or combine coursework with research projects.
Taught 120 points: You must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or an undergraduate degree followed by an additional year of postgraduate study. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 5.0 from your most recent full-time year of study.
Research 120 points: You must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or an undergraduate degree followed by an additional year of postgraduate study. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 6.0 from your most recent full-time year of study.
Taught 180 points: You must have completed a three-year bachelors degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0 from your most recent 120 points.
Research 180 points: You must have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree. You will need a GPE of 6.0 from your most recent 120 points.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 no bands less than 6.5.