Why study at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law?
reasons why you should study with us.
1A legal education that is relevant to today's world
Experience Waikato's modern approach to studying law, in its social, political, cultural and economic contexts - an approach that is relevant in today's changing world.
2Quality professional training
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law offers quality professional training in all the core subjects required by the New Zealand Council of Legal Education. In addition, practical skills, including client interviewing, and negotiation, are a key feature of the Waikato law progamme, making our graduates in demand for conventional legal positions, as well as policy and law reform roles.
3Commitment to research
We have strong research interests in environmental law, human rights law, resource management, Treaty issues, corporate governance, law and information technology, and international trade law. Our lecturers regularly advise government on policy and legislative reform and are members of international advisory groups.
4Individualised and on-going support
We want our students to succeed and reach their fullest potential, so we offer:
- An academic orientation programme for all new law students
- All law students are allocated an academic advisor/tutor
- Friendly and helpful administrative staff to provide personalised advice on your study options and assist with programme planning
- Peer support from student groups: Waikato University Law Students' Association, Te Whakahiapo (Waikato Maori Law Students' Association) and Pacific Island Law Students' Association
- Maori Liaison tutor and tutoring for international and recent permanent resident students.
5All the compulsory core papers required by the NZ Council of Legal Education
The statutory body that oversees all legal education in NZ, including moderation and assessment.
6A broad range of optional papers
Such as international law, human rights, family law, Maori land law, competition law, The Treaty of Waitangi in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand, insurance law, environmental law, intellectual property, law and information technology, transnational business law, employment law, just to name a few. Check out our papers...
7Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mediation, negotiation and client interviewing
Dispute Resolution is a compulsory paper in all Waikato law degrees. In addition, a competitive competitions programme (including mooting, advocacy, client interviewing, negotiation) means that our graduates are in demand for conventional legal positions, as well as policy and law reform roles. Waikato law students have achieved considerable success in national and international skills-based competition. Check out our student profiles to read about the success of our students and graduates.
8Compulsory papers in Jurisprudence and Corporate Entities
Ensuring our students acquire an understanding of the theories of law and knowledge of commercial law and how businesses operate.
9Specialist optional paper 'Advocacy'
Taught by legal practitioners in the Court, for students wishing to pursue a career in litigation and court work. Find out more...
10An honours programme
To provide academically advanced students with the opportunity and challenge to pursue advanced legal research. A selection process for honours take place at the end of second year law. Find out more...
