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Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law
Law
A course by
University of Waikato
Develop an in-depth understanding of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous Peoples' Law with this specialist LLM. Gain the expertise to contribute to Pacific jurisprudence and foster inclusive legal systems.
NZ$11,328
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Analyse historical and developing trends in indigenous rights
Students will critically investigate the evolution and current status of indigenous peoples' rights, with an emphasis on Māori and Pacific contexts.
Understand international influences on Indigenous legal development
About This Course
The Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples' Law (LLM Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples') at the University of Waikato offers the opportunity to examine the historical and developing trends in the rights of indigenous peoples, with a focus on Māori, Pacific, and broader indigenous legal systems. Students will study the impact of international organizations such as the United Nations, environmental and economic rights, post-settlement legal changes in Aotearoa New Zealand, and will develop skills relevant for careers in Māori governance, Crown Law, Treaty settlement, teaching, research, government, and the Māori economy.
Course Content
- Historical and current trends in indigenous peoples' rights
- Role of international organizations (e.g., United Nations) in Indigenous rights development
- State recognition of environmental and economic rights
- Post-settlement New Zealand legal landscape
- Inclusive New Zealand jurisprudence
- Traditional Māori practice and Common Law integration
- Legal systems outside Common Law jurisdictions
- Academic research and teaching in indigenous legal matters
Entry Requirements
Completed an LLB or a combined Law degree (with at least a B GPA) at the University of Waikato, or equivalent qualification from another university
Build towards these roles
Academic teaching and researchTreaty settlement rolesMāori governance rolesCrown LawLocal and central government positionsLegal practiceEducation sectorRoles in the Māori economy
