/law
Postgraduate Certificate in Law (PGCertLaw)
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible postgraduate certificate providing legal expertise for Law and non-Law graduates, enabling career advancement and the potential to bridge to masters-level Law study.
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist legal knowledge
Develop specialist legal understanding relevant to your professional context, whether or not you hold a Law degree.
Advanced research and analytical skills
Gain advanced skills in legal research methodology and analytical thinking appropriate for postgraduate Law study.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Law (PGCertLaw) is tailored for Law and non-Law graduates who wish to enhance their skills with specialised legal knowledge. With a flexible structure, it allows both full-time and part-time study options, suitable for professionals such as accountants, auditors, business development managers, compliance managers, engineers, IT professionals, police, public sector staff, or Law graduates moving towards masters-level Law study. The programme includes 60 points of coursework, including a mandatory course in legal research methodology, and offers over 30 taught courses so students can specialise or study broadly.
Course Content
- Legal research methodology and advanced writing (LAW 700)
- Choice of over 30 taught postgraduate Law courses
- Specialisation options or broad study in legal subjects
- Flexible delivery: evening classes, half-semester sessions, intensive block courses
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or an undergraduate degree in another field from a recognised institution
Some courses may have additional prerequisites from the postgraduate taught Law schedule
Build towards these roles
Barrister or solicitorPolicy analyst (public or private sector)Foreign policy clerkTax adviser, auditor, revenue assessment officerFinancial adviser, strategic policy plannerMediatorResource management officerProperty consultant
