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Master of Legal Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Legal Studies degree emphasises creativity, communication, critical analysis, applied knowledge and problem solving in a variety of specialist disciplines.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

The curriculum will provide training in critical skills that are marketable across professions, such as the ability to "think like a lawyer" in solving problems and to make clearly written and logical arguments. It is a flexible, professionally aligned academic degree that addresses key aspects of human culture, communication, and society. It offers explicit pathways into the workforce as well as pathways for career progression or to higher degrees. Although the Master of Legal Studies will not qualify students to practice as a lawyer, it will provide graduates with the core competencies and skills required for law-related work. Students will gain practical legal knowledge that is flexible and transferable to a wide range of occupations, across the public and private sectors.

Entry requirements

The following groups of students are eligible to be admitted to the Master of Legal Studies: 1.

Study locations

Tauranga

Hamilton

Online

Career pathways

  • Policy Analyst & Advisor
  • Mediator and/or Negotiator
  • Legal Researcher
  • Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
  • Local government advocacy