Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Boost your career 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 training who need foundational legal understanding. Fields like accounting, architecture, business management, compliance, engineering, IT, law enforcement, and public administration have seen significant benefits from this program. We offer adaptable legal education for students pursuing studies either full-time or part-time. Maintain your career momentum with part-time study or accelerate your advancement through intensive full-time enrollment. The MLS features year-round admissions, giving you the freedom 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 more than 30 specialized courses to focus on specific legal domains or explore diverse legal topics. Complete the MLS through coursework alone or combine coursework with research components.