University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Postgraduate Certificate in Law
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
5 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
The Postgraduate Certificate in Law is for those who have already completed an undergraduate degree, whether in law or another area, and want to gain advanced legal knowledge and develop their research skills.
It provides you with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of law and legal issues, which you can integrate with your existing knowledge and related professional experience. Practising lawyers can earn credit towards satisfying compulsory Continuing Legal Education requirements by enrolling in and completing courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Law.
In exceptional circumstances, a student who does not otherwise meet the criteria for entry to the Master of Laws but who has completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Law may be considered for admission into the Master of Laws.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirements- A Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Laws (Honours); or
- A bachelor’s degree; or
- A relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean of Law to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Applicants must demonstrate to the Dean (or representative) an ability to undertake advanced study and research in law.
International student entry requirements
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 or higher in Writing and Reading, and 6.5 in Listening and Speaking; or equivalent.
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