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Graduate Diploma in Law GradDipLaw
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible diploma for domestic and international law graduates to further their legal knowledge by taking undergraduate law courses at Auckland Law School.
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Core skills this course teaches
Enhance legal knowledge
Broaden and deepen understanding of legal principles and practice relevant to chosen areas of law.
Specialise in a legal discipline
Develop expertise in an area of law tailored to professional goals and interests.
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw) is designed for law graduates from New Zealand and overseas who wish to enhance their legal knowledge and skills. The qualification enables graduates to specialise in areas of particular interest or fulfil professional requirements for practice in New Zealand. The Diploma requires 120 points, including law courses at advanced undergraduate levels, with options to substitute a portion of courses from the Master of Laws programme with faculty approval.
Course Content
- 120 points required, typically over two semesters (1 year full-time), but available part-time
- Courses chosen from LLB Part II, III, and IV, with at least 75 points from Part III and IV
- Option to take up to 30 points from Master of Laws courses with faculty approval
- Mandatory inclusion of LAW 700 (Legal Research Methodology) if substituting LLM courses
- Option to include up to 30 points from Stage II or higher relevant courses in other University programmes with faculty approval
- Focus on a specialisation area according to interests or professional requirements
- Meets New Zealand Law Society's Continuing Professional Development requirements
Entry Requirements
Completion of an undergraduate law degree from a recognised university (New Zealand or international).
Build towards these roles
BarristerSolicitorPublic service (prosecution, defence, judiciary, law reform)MediationPrivate companies (legal counsel, compliance, management consultant)Policy workResource managementParliamentary draftingAcademia (lecturing, research)
