Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw)
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible diploma for international and domestic law graduates to take undergraduate law courses at Auckland Law School, enabling specialisation, skill updating, and professional development.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
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Enhance legal knowledge and skills
Graduates will further develop expertise in specific areas of law, updating their legal knowledge for professional development.
Meet professional requirements
Fulfils continuing professional development requirements for legal practitioners, as recognized by the New Zealand Law Society.
Specialise in chosen law fields
Ability to focus on new areas of specialisation based on personal or professional interest within law.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw) allows law graduates from New Zealand and overseas to further enhance their legal knowledge and skills. Students may focus on an area of specialisation according to personal interest or professional requirements, undertake professional development, and meet CPD requirements of the New Zealand Law Society. The diploma provides opportunity for overseas practitioners to work towards recognition by the NZ Council of Legal Education.
Course Content
- 120 points required, typically over 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
- Courses drawn from LLB Part II, III, and IV (undergraduate law)
- At least 75 points must be from LLB Part III and IV
- Option to include up to 30 points from Master of Laws courses (with approval)
- LAW 700 (Legal Research Methodology) is required if taking Master of Laws courses
- Up to 30 points may be from other suitable courses within the university with approval
What you need to know first
Undergraduate law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised university
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal
Public Service
Corporate Governance
Future employment opportunities might be
Barrister
Solicitor
Prosecution or defence in public service
Mediation
Judiciary
Law reform roles
In-house legal counsel
Government policy work
Regulation and compliance
Parliamentary drafting
Academia (lecturing, research)
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