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Offering New Zealand's most extensive selection of postgraduate programs at its premier law school, we equip you with the expertise to propel your professional journey. Our PGCertLaw caters to non-legal professionals needing foundational legal knowledge. Fields like accounting, architecture, business management, compliance, engineering, technology, law enforcement, and public service have seen significant advantages from this qualification. Law graduates can also utilize this program as a stepping stone toward advanced legal studies. The PGCertLaw represents half the coursework of either an LLM or MLS degree. Designed for adaptability, our program accommodates both working professionals and full-time students, allowing you to balance employment with studies or immerse yourself completely for faster progress. With year-round enrollment options, the PGCertLaw offers the scheduling freedom to advance your career on your terms. Additionally, it develops essential legal research techniques for those requiring these specialized skills.
You must have completed a Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent undergraduate degree in law at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 4.0 over your most recent year of law courses.
If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in law, you will need to have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree followed by a year of postgraduate study. Your study must have been completed at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 4.0 over your most recent full-time year of study.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 no bands less than 6.5