BA - Law as a major
Major
If you’re fascinated by the history and creative activities of humankind and how this shapes societies and our future, then a Bachelor of Arts (BA) is for you. Our graduates are in demand for their flexible skills, practical outlook and depth of understanding they bring to their roles.
Studying law is empowering as it affects every aspect of our life. Study Law at the University of Waikato - one of New Zealand / Aotearoa’s leading law schools - and you'll be looking into why laws are made, who makes them, how they work and how to change them.
Everyone, not just lawyers, needs to know the law
The BA in Law is a non-practising law based qualification ideal for those that want to develop knowledge of the law and its implications and a sense of justice and public responsibility. Studying law within your BA develops the ability to argue from a basis of evidence, hone your research skills, and develop well rounded critical analysis abilities - all skills that can be transferred to many careers.
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Key information
| Years: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 360 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $6,591 - $7,608 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $29,425 - $38,305 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Policy Analyst & Advisor
- Mediator and/or Negotiator
- Legal Researcher
- Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
- Local government advocacy
Degree Planner
Degree planner — Bachelor of Arts in Law (single major)
This structure applies to study starting in 2020.
Year 1
One from List A
Elective
Elective
Year 2
Any 200 level
LEGAL paper
Any 200 level
LEGAL paper
Any 200 level
LEGAL paper
One from List B
Field of the Degree
200 level
Elective
Elective
Elective
Year 3
Any 300 or 400 level
LEGAL paper
Any 300 or 400 level
LEGAL paper
Any 300 or 400 level
LEGAL paper
Any 300 or 400 level
LEGAL paper*
One from List C
Elective
Elective
Elective
- Major
- Compulsory
- Elective
Want to be a lawyer? See the LLB
To become a barrister or solicitor requires a Bachelor of Law (LLB).
Papers
Papers available within Law
The Rule of Law is a cornerstone of a civilised society. It defines rights and obligations and provides structure to institutions of government and commerce. The LLB programme follows a course of study which, in addition to giving students a broad understanding of legal principles, meets the professional requirements to practice as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand.
Law is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Law may also be taken as a second major in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Faculty of Law Admissions Committee and the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Law as a single major for the LLB, students must gain 390 points from the papers listed for Law, including LEGAL103, LEGAL104, and LEGAL106; and LEGAL201, LEGAL203, LEGAL204, and LEGAL207; and; LEGAL301, LEGAL304, LEGAL306, LEGAL307, and LEGAL308; and 120 points of 400 level LEGAL papers. The remaining 90 points of the Bachelor of Laws with Law as a single major must be gained from non-Law subjects. Of these 90 non-Law points, 60 points must be at or above 100 level, with 30 of those points being in the same subject; and 30 points at or above 200 level.
To complete Law as part of a double major for the Bachelor of Laws, students must gain 390 points from the papers listed for Law, including LEGAL103, LEGAL104, and LEGAL106; and LEGAL201, LEGAL203, LEGAL204, and LEGAL207; and; LEGAL301, LEGAL304, LEGAL306, LEGAL307, and LEGAL308; and 120 points of 400 level LEGAL papers. A further 120 points are required in the double major subject taken by the student.
To complete a major in Law for the BA, BCC or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points from the papers listed for Law, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete LEGAL103, LEGAL104, a minimum 45 points from any 200 level LEGAL papers, and 60 points from any 300 or 400 level LEGAL papers.
To complete Law as part of a double major, students must gain 120 points from the papers listed for Law, including 90 points above 100 level and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete LEGAL103, LEGAL104, 45 points from any 200 level LEGAL papers, and 45 points from any 300 or 400 level LEGAL papers.
To complete a minor in Law, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the BA Law major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete LEGAL103 and LEGAL104.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL100 | Pre Law | 15.0 | 24JS (Hamilton) & 24JS (Tauranga) |
| While this paper is tailored to prepare new students who would like to study Law, it will also be of interest for students who will be studying for qualifications in Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences. It offers an introduction to the core topics and skills in legal studies. Topics include: law making and the legislature, the co... | |||
| LEGAL103 | Legal Method A | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper introduces students to the study and practice of law in New Zealand. With a particular focus on criminal law, the paper will teach you the basics of legal methods, including legal research, reasoning, opinion writing, statutory interpretation and case analysis. With a particular focus on crimes, this paper will teach the... | |||
| LEGAL104 | Legal Method B | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| Using the law of contract by way of illustration, this paper teaches students crucial approaches to statutory interpretation and case analysis, and introduces students to the key legal skill of mooting. With a particular focus on contracts, this paper will teach students essential skills in Legal Method, including case analysis, st... | |||
| LEGAL105 | Introduction to New Zealand Law and Society | 15.0 | 24A (Online) |
| An introduction for non lawyers to the nature and functions of law and the processes of lawmaking. The relationship between law and society will be illustrated by relevant examples. | |||
| LEGAL106 | Legal Systems and Societies | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the history, sources, context and institutions of law in Aotearoa/New Zealand, with particular reference to statute, custom as illustrated by Maori customary law and the common law, and the distinctive position of the Treaty of Waitangi. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL201 | Public Law | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| Part One examines the principles of constitutionalism and the framework of the New Zealand system of government. Part Two examines the exercise and control of executive power in New Zealand and the relationship between the state, its agencies and the individual. | |||
| LEGAL203 | Jurisprudence | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| An analysis of legal theories and ideologies, emphasising different approaches to the meaning of law, examining the relationship between theory and practice, illustrated by the concepts of sovereignty, liability, property, justice, rights and personality. | |||
| LEGAL204 | Contracts | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| This paper is an introduction to the theory of contract; the general principles relating to the operation, formation and discharge of contract; and the general principles of agency. It is a core paper for the Council for Legal Education (CLE). | |||
| LEGAL205 | Foundations in Legal Studies | 15.0 | 24A (Online) |
| A paper to provide students with a basic understanding of the New Zealand legal system, and an introduction to the law of torts, contract, agency, sale of goods and services, persons, including corporate bodies, property and consumer legislation. | |||
| LEGAL207 | Torts | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| An analysis of the general principles of civil liability; interests protected by the law of torts; negligence; specific torts such as nuisance and defamation; and the law relating to compensation for personal injury by accident in New Zealand. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMDEV340 | Perspectives on Counselling | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in general, and counselling in particular. | |||
| LEGAL301 | Crimes | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| An analysis of the general principles of criminal law and selected offences chargeable under New Zealand law; an introduction to criminal procedure from arrest to sentencing in both jury and judge-alone trials (excluding evidence); and an introduction to the criminal justice system. | |||
| LEGAL304 | Corporate Entities | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the concept of corporate personality in the law including an introduction to the general principles of law relating to companies and other corporates. | |||
| LEGAL306 | Dispute Resolution | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| The objective/ethos of the paper is to expose students to the theory, general principles and practical dimensions of client interviewing, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, adjudication and advocacy. Once the students have a basic knowledge of these skills, the paper then examines how these skills are applied within certain conte... | |||
| LEGAL307 | Land Law | 30.0 | 24D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga) |
| An analysis of the history, principles and bicultural context of land law. | |||
| LEGAL308 | Equity and Succession | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An analysis of the principles of equity with particular reference to the laws of trusts, the principle of the law of succession and the administration of estates, and choses in action and the assignment thereof. | |||
| LEGLR300 | Summer Research Project | 15.0 | 24C (Hamilton) |
| This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a summer research scholarship. | |||
400 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL401 | The Law of Evidence | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An examination of the principles of the law of evidence in criminal and civil cases. | |||
| LEGAL402 | Civil Procedure | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An examination of the jurisdiction and procedure of the District Court and the Senior Courts in civil cases, with particular emphasis on High Court proceedings, the principles of pleading and the drafting of documents. | |||
| LEGAL404 | Commercial Transactions | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| An examination of the law on sale of goods, personal property securities, credit contracts and consumer finance, and aspects of fair trading and consumer guarantees law. | |||
| LEGAL405 | Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| An examination of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand. Consideration will be given to ways in which the Treaty guarantees might best be realised in relation to the legal system, health, education, resource management and local government. | |||
| LEGAL407 | Climate Change Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper addresses the law concerning climate change, including international law, emissions trading and other carbon pricing systems, sectoral regulation to mitigate emissions, sequestration, and adaptation. | |||
| LEGAL408 | Family Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| A focus on the law and social policies involved in the formation and breakdown of family relationships. The paper specifically examines the matrix of legislation and case law that underpin common family law disputes and legal proceedings in the Family Court. | |||
| LEGAL413 | Ngā Tikanga Māori/Māori Customary Law | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper is designed for students who wish to function skillfully in the field of Indigenous and Maori law and/or deepen their knowledge of Tikanga Maori. | |||
| LEGAL414 | Indigenous Peoples Rights | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper will explore the construction, development and implementation of indigenous peoples rights domestically and internationally. | |||
| LEGAL420 | Employment Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This course is a practical survey of employment law in New Zealand. It examines the formation, operation, and termination of the employment relationship as well as personal grievances, remedies and the employment institutions. | |||
| LEGAL421 | Health Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| A detailed examination of Aotearoa New Zealand law in health care including issues across the lifespan from the beginning to the end of life, disability, consent, confidentiality, and professional discipline. | |||
| LEGAL424 | Revenue Law | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to some of the key principles and concepts of New Zealand's taxation system. Selected aspects of income tax law as well as the law on indirect taxes, such as the goods and services tax, will also be examined. | |||
| LEGAL434 | Environmental Law | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, their expression in key areas (biodiversity, climate change, freshwater, and oceans), and the planning, adjudication and compliance techniques used to implement the law. | |||
| LEGAL436 | Legal Ethics | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the concept of a profession and the ethical and professional duties of practitioners and an introduction to ethical analysis, the applicability of legal analysis to legal practice and the wider responsibilities of lawyers in the community. | |||
| LEGAL437 | Public International Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to public international law: evolution, sources, relationship between international and municipal law, the law of treaties, the law of the sea and international institutions, particularly the United Nations. | |||
| LEGAL440 | Pacific Peoples and the Law | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| A critical study and comparison of legal systems and issues within the Pacific Region. | |||
| LEGAL442 | Human Rights Law | 15.0 | 24G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the laws governing the protection of human rights both at the national and international level. Students will explore the framework of human rights protection and the enforcement mechanisms. | |||
| LEGAL446 | Construction Law | 15.0 | 24C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga) |
| A detailed examination of Construction Law encompassing contracts and dispute resolution for building works, engineering, improvement, renovation, and property maintenance in Aotearoa New Zealand. | |||
| LEGAL449 | Mediation: Law, Principles and Practice | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper will offer students an opportunity to understand mediation at an advanced level. It will examine legal aspects of mediation, theories in relation to practice as well as practical training and skill development. | |||
| LEGAL452 | Digital Lawyering | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines the role of technology in legal practice, research, and access to justice, and how these new tools can be applied to transform the delivery of legal services. | |||
| LEGAL453 | Organisational Psychology for Lawyers | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This course offers a general introduction to how psychology can be used to build better workplaces and work lives. It takes a problem-solving approach, introducing key work psychology concepts and building student understanding of how to apply them to work, while providing an awareness of how business priorities inform applied psyc... | |||
| LEGAL454 | Fundamentals of Project Management for Lawyers | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Online), 24B (Online) & 24C (Online) |
| This paper will provide insights into the fundamental approaches and applications for managing projects. Key material will be drawn from the Project Management Body of Knowledge. In the form of a micro-credential, students will have the option to sit the exam to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Pro... | |||
| LEGAL466 | International Environmental Law | 15.0 | 24G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides a synthesis of theory and specific case studies, to enable students to understand the most formidable international environmental problems in international law, and the context from which these problems originate. Working with thematic areas of international environmental law, ranging from climate change to biol... | |||
| LEGAL468 | Intellectual Property | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| A study of the law of intellectual property in New Zealand, including the law of copyright, trade secrets, patents, designs, trade marks, fair-trading and passing off. | |||
| LEGAL469 | International Indigenous Rights | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| A detailed examination of law relating to the historical and developing space in international law of the rights of indigenous peoples, including the influence of the state on this process together with the coinciding indigenous rights to development, education, environmental and economic rights. | |||
| LEGAL480 | Banking and Finance Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| An examination of the law relating to the structuring and implementation of all forms of financing, funding and finance structures, including unit trusts, subordinated debt issues, and structured finance and securitisation transactions. | |||
| LEGAL490 | Directed Study | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| This paper is open to suitably qualified students who, under supervision of one or more academic staff members with experience in the appropriate area(s), engage in research leading to the production of the equivalent of a 6000 to 8000 word research assignment. | |||
| LEGAL496 | Work Placement | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| This paper enables students to undertake work placement in an area related to their specialisation as part of their LLB and to consolidate that work placement with a 3,000 - 4,000 word research paper. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL501 | Advanced Evidence Law | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Evidence Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL504 | Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Research Methodologies | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper will introduce students to core Maori, Pacific and indigenous research methodologies, principles, methods and ethics that will equip students for culturally responsive, meaningful and innovative research with Maori, Pacific and indigenous peoples. | |||
| LEGAL505 | Critical Issues in the Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding the Treaty of Waitangi in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL507 | Academic Legal Research and Writing | 30.0 | 24A (Online), 24B (Online) & 24C (Online) |
| This paper will guide students through the principles and process of academic legal research and writing. They will learn how to develop, present and write scholarly work. | |||
| LEGAL508 | Advanced Family Law | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Family Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL515 | Advanced Construction Law | 30.0 | 24C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of Construction Law encompassing contracts and dispute resolution for building works, engineering, improvement, renovation, and property maintenance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL520 | Intellectual Property Law and Policy | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Intellectual Property Law and Policy. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL521 | Advanced Employment Law | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Employment Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL523 | Advanced Civil Litigation | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Civil Litigation. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL526 | Legal Aspects of Cyber Security | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding the legal aspects of Cyber Security. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL535 | Advanced Environmental Law | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Environmental Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL540 | Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL569 | International Law - A Place for Indigenous Rights | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding Indigenous Rights in International Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL576 | The Laws of Armed Conflict & International Humanitarian Law | 30.0 | 24G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in the Laws of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL580 | Advanced Banking and Finance Law | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Banking and Finance Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL587 | Advanced Health Law | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Health Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| LEGAL591 | Research Project | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 12,500 word research project regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
| LEGAL592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 25,000 word dissertation regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
| LEGAL593 | Thesis | 90.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 38,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL800 | Law MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 24I (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 50,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL900 | Law PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 24I (Hamilton), 24J (Hamilton), 24K (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 80,000 - 100,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
| LEGAL990 | Doctor of Laws | 0.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| The degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) may be awarded to a candidate who has successfully presented for examination a collection of work, or a specially composed thesis based on such work, which constitutes an original, substantial and distinguished contribution to scholarship and establishes the candidate as an international authority... | |||
| LEGAL994 | SJD Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Completion of a 60,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
| LEGAL995 | Research Portfolio | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| The production of two publishable quality research papers, and the production of a research proposal to the same level as a PhD proposal, regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty. | |||
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Exchange programme and study abroad
Are you keen to study in another country?
Are you keen to study in another country?
Studying law in a foreign jurisdiction is not only valuable on its own merit but it also enables you to re-examine the foundations of the New Zealand legal system through a comparative lens.
In your fourth year of study, you'll have the opportunity to spend one semester of study towards your degree at one of our many partner law schools in Europe, North America or Asia.
To be eligible you must have completed Year 3 Law and have a sound academic record. For more information, contact the Law Student Administrator
University Exchange Programme
If you’re studying a conjoint law degree, you may be able to participate in an exchange from second year onward by studying some non-law papers overseas.
Cultural experience
We have the most diverse and vibrant student body of all law schools in New Zealand.
We have the most diverse and vibrant student body of all law schools in New Zealand. Up to 30 per cent of all our students identify themselves as Māori and nearly 16 per cent come from Pacific background. Nearly 40 per cent of our students are over the age of 25.
The Faculty's three dynamic law student associations: Pacific Law Student Association, Te Whakahiapo (Māori Student Association) and Waikato University Law Student Associations play an important role of fostering great collegial relationships between students and offer plenty of social and learning opportunities.
Our Mentoring Programme will provide extra support. Our Mentors are law students in their senior years. They will provide guidance in your studies, help you to navigate through the transition period from school or previous employment to university study as well as advise you on other services and opportunities available to you on campus.
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Other undergraduate qualifications in law
If you have already gained a Bachelor degree in a subject other than law, you may be interested in our Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (GradDipDr).
Postgraduate Qualifications in law
Graduate or postgraduate study lets you develop advanced knowledge in an area of law that you are passionate about, giving you an edge in the job market.
Typically to be eligible to apply for Master of Laws qualification, you’d need to have gained a Bachelor of Laws qualification.
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Master of Laws in Maori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples Law (LLM(Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples'))
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
- Doctor of Laws (LLD)
For more information on these and other options, please contact us at Law Reception.
Tauranga-based students
The Law programme is offered through a combination of online lectures and in-class tutorials.
The Law programme is offered through a combination of online lectures and in-class tutorials. Tutorials are an integral part of the programme. They are run in small groups of up to 30 students and are held in Hamilton and Tauranga. Evening options are available. You will have access to all resources available to Te Piringa – Faculty of Law students including the online library, mentoring programme, internship opportunities, competitions and scholarships.
Contacts
Te Piringa Faculty of Law
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Website:www.waikato.ac.nz/law
Opening hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
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