Master of Laws
Law
A course by
University of Waikato
Earn your Master of Laws in just one year at the University of Waikato. Specialise your qualification with taught papers and research options in areas such as Environmental Law, Health Law, International Law, Māori and Indigenous Governance, and Public Law and Policy.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Apply advanced legal reasoning, research, and writing skills
Graduates will be able to conduct advanced research and produce high-level written work on complex legal topics, incorporating Te Ao Māori concepts where appropriate.
Demonstrate and critically apply specialist knowledge of law
Graduates will critically apply deep and advanced knowledge in their chosen specialist area(s) of law.
Communicate arguments for law reform
Graduates will formulate and communicate coherent, principled, and persuasive arguments for developments and changes in law.
What You're Signing Up For
The University of Waikato's Master of Laws programme offers students the opportunity to deepen and specialise their legal knowledge through a flexible choice of taught papers and research options. Students benefit from small, seminar-style classes and significant one-on-one interaction with academic staff. The LLM can be tailored to individual intellectual and career interests within fields such as Environmental Law, Health Law, International Law, Māori and Indigenous Governance, and Public Law and Policy, and is delivered by nationally and internationally renowned academic staff at campuses in Hamilton, Tauranga, or fully online.
Course Content
- Advanced legal reasoning, research, and writing skills (including Te Ao Māori concepts) in a specialist area of law
- Critical application of advanced legal knowledge in a specialist area
- Coherent and principled arguments for law reform
- Seminar discussions and small class learning
- Opportunities for research projects
- Thematic study areas including: Environmental Law, Health Law, International Law, Māori and Indigenous Governance, Public Law and Policy
What you need to know first
Completed an LLB or a combined Law degree at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or an equivalent qualification at another university; OR
Completed an LLB (Hons) at the University of Waikato with at least a 'B' grade point average or an equivalent qualification at another university; OR
Demonstrated sufficient academic merit and relevant experience (in exceptional circumstances);
If English is not the first language: an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band lower than 6.0) or an equivalent test
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal Services
Government
Education
Business
NGOs
Future employment opportunities might be
Government Departments
Law teaching and research
Civil and public service and the judiciary
Banking, financial services and financial regulation
International development organisations
Non-governmental organisations (e.g. human rights agencies)
Private legal practice
Business
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