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Boost your professional prospects with this master's program tailored for graduates from non-law fields 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. Individuals like accountants, auditors, architects, urban planners, business managers, compliance officers, engineers, IT specialists, law enforcement, and government employees have significantly advanced through this program. We offer adaptable legal education for students pursuing studies either full-time or part-time. Maintain your career momentum while studying or immerse yourself fully to accelerate your professional growth. The MLS features rolling admissions year-round, giving you the freedom to fast-track your career development. This program allows interdisciplinary learning by incorporating up to two master's courses (maximum 30 points) from other University of Auckland faculties. It also develops legal research capabilities for those needing to strengthen this skillset. Select from more than 30 specialized courses to focus on specific legal domains or explore diverse legal topics. The MLS can be completed through coursework alone or a blend of coursework and research projects.