Public Law
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
Explore constitutional and administrative law, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, the Treaty of Waitangi, and specialised areas within public law at Auckland Law School.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
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Understand the foundations of New Zealand Public Law
Gain foundational knowledge of constitutional and administrative law in New Zealand, including key principles and legal frameworks.
Analyse emerging issues in Public Law
Develop expertise in contemporary topics such as terrorism law, indigenous legal topics, human rights, and privacy law.
Apply legal frameworks to policy and practice
Apply key statutes such as the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and Treaty of Waitangi in legal analysis and practice.
What You're Signing Up For
Public Law at the University of Auckland covers traditional constitutional and administrative law, as well as specialisations such as the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, the Treaty of Waitangi, local government law, healthcare law, immigration law, and human rights. Courses are delivered by a core group of expert public lawyers and supported by regular guest lectures from leading international scholars.
Course Content
- Administrative Law
- Advanced Public Law
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Comparative Indigenous Law Topics
- Contemporary Tiriti Issues
- Counterterrorism Law and Policy
- Healthcare Law
- Human Rights Theory and its Application
- Immigration and Refugee Law
- Privacy Law
- Public Authority Liability
- Rights and Freedoms
What you need to know first
Typically, enrolment in Part IV of the undergraduate LLB
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal Services
Government
Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Lawyer (public law)
Legal advisor for government or public authorities
Policy roles in public sector
Legal roles in local government, health, immigration, and human rights bodies
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