Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Law
A course by
University of Canterbury
Internationally recognised four-year Bachelor of Laws degree providing core legal knowledge and skills with options to specialise in various law topics.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 4 years
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Develop Core Legal Knowledge
Acquire comprehensive understanding of fundamental legal principles and frameworks.
Specialise in Areas of Law
Gain in-depth knowledge in selected legal fields such as human rights, media law, property law, family law, and medical law.
Critical Thinking and Legal Analysis
Develop skills to critically evaluate legal problems and construct reasoned legal arguments.
What You're Signing Up For
The University of Canterbury's Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a four-year internationally recognised qualification that provides a solid foundation in core legal knowledge and skills. Taught by leading experts, the degree offers compulsory courses in the initial years followed by opportunities to specialise in areas such as human rights law, media and copyright law, property law, family law, and medical law. Students can also pursue double degrees combining law with other disciplines, and high-achieving students may undertake the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons)) to prepare for academic or advanced professional careers. Graduates are well-prepared for roles as lawyers, judge’s clerks, policy analysts, and leadership positions across sectors.
Course Content
- Core legal knowledge and skills courses (Years 1 and 2)
- Specialised law topics: human rights law, media and copyright law, property law, family law, medical law
- Double degree options with Criminal Justice, Commerce, Arts, Science
- Bachelor of Laws with Honours for high-achieving students
- Career preparation in legal and related professions
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal Services
Government
Business
Future employment opportunities might be
Lawyer
Judge's Clerk
Government Policy Analyst
Business Leadership
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