Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons))
Law
A course by
Otago University
A four-year honours degree in law providing advanced legal education, research dissertation, research seminars, and preparation for entry to the New Zealand legal profession.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Critical Legal Education
Demonstrate advanced understanding of legal principles, critical thinking, and legal systems.
Legal Research Skills
Develop high-level competence in legal research, including use of electronic databases and search tools.
Legal Writing and Advocacy
Produce advanced legal writing and demonstrate strong advocacy skills in formal and informal settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons)) is an advanced undergraduate degree combining the requirements of the standard LLB with a substantial research dissertation and research seminars. The program equips students with critical legal education, advanced research and advocacy skills, and satisfies the academic criteria for admission to the NZ legal profession. Honours classification is awarded based on academic performance in advanced law papers, especially the dissertation. The degree is suitable for students who wish to undertake legal research and develop their critical thinking, and may be taken concurrently with another degree.
Course Content
- Core requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Preliminary Honours Research Papers (LAWS 380)
- Final Honours Research Paper (LAWS 490 - substantial research dissertation)
- Attendance at research seminars
- Advanced legal research, writing and advocacy skills
- Optional concurrent study with another degree
- Preparation for admission as a barrister and solicitor (with further professional study required)
What you need to know first
Approval of the Dean of Law
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal profession
Justice sector
Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Eligibility for entry to the New Zealand legal profession (with completion of Professional Legal Studies Programme and other statutory requirements)
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Legal researcher