
Law Programmes in New Zealand 2025
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Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Laws – LLM
- Wellington, New Zealand
LLM
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
Take your passion for law to the next level with advanced study and research. Be at the centre of debate, analysis and dialogue about law and legal policy issues in New Zealand. Full-time or part-time, your study will be relevant, accessible and intellectually rewarding-research an area of law that interests you or tailor a Master of Laws - LLM by Coursework of study that suits your career goals.
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University of Otago
Master of Laws (LLM)
- Dunedin, New Zealand
LLM
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The Master of Laws (LLM) degree requires at least one year of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. It entails completion of a thesis, and there is no requirement for coursework. The aim is to develop in a candidate the skills needed to understand recent developments in the Law. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons)) degree, or alternative qualifications and experience acceptable to the University.
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Dunedin, New Zealand
LLB
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The aims of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Program are to provide a good, general, critical legal education; to meet the requirements of the Council of Legal Education, so that holders of the degree are eligible for possible to the New Zealand legal profession; to provide students with skills in legal research, including use of electronic databases and search tools, writing, and advocacy, both formal and informal.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
The University of Waikato
Master of Laws
- Tauranga, New Zealand
LLM
Full time
On-Campus
English
With a one-year Master of Laws qualification from the University of Waikato, you can tailor your programme through a selection of taught papers and/or research thesis.
The College of Law
LLM (Applied Law) in Common Law Practice (New Zealand)
- Auckland, New Zealand
LLM
Full time, Part time
Distance learning
English
The Master of Laws (Applied Law) in Common Law Practice (NZ) is designed to meet the needs of the New Zealand legal profession for higher level, practice-based skills acquisition across a range of specialized practice areas.