Law
A course by
Victoria University
Build legal skills or specialise further with the Graduate Certificate in Law (GCertLaw) at Victoria University of Wellington. Complete 60 points of law courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level to expand your legal knowledge and meet personal or professional goals.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Kelburn or Pipitea or Online, Wellington

Broaden understanding of New Zealand law through advanced undergraduate or postgraduate LAWS courses.

Focus studies on an area of legal practice important for your personal or professional development.

For some overseas-trained lawyers, meet New Zealand Council of Legal Education requirements through targeted courses.
The Graduate Certificate in Law (GCertLaw) is a flexible 60-point qualification for those seeking to expand their legal knowledge or specialise in a new area of law. You can study undergraduate or postgraduate law courses (300–500 level), and tailor your learning to personal or career needs. The qualification is suitable for people already working as lawyers or paralegals, law graduates, or legal professionals from overseas who need to meet Council of Legal Education requirements. Completion of the GCertLaw alone does not entitle you to practice law in New Zealand, but may provide credit towards an LLB. The program must be completed in one full-time trimester or up to two years part-time.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.

Legal
Professional Services

Law firm associate roles (not qualifying for practice on its own)
Legal assistant/paralegal work
Enhanced legal specialisation in current role
Pathway to further law study
Law
A course by
Victoria University
Build legal skills or specialise further with the Graduate Certificate in Law (GCertLaw) at Victoria University of Wellington. Complete 60 points of law courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level to expand your legal knowledge and meet personal or professional goals.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Kelburn or Pipitea or Online, Wellington

Broaden understanding of New Zealand law through advanced undergraduate or postgraduate LAWS courses.

Focus studies on an area of legal practice important for your personal or professional development.

For some overseas-trained lawyers, meet New Zealand Council of Legal Education requirements through targeted courses.
The Graduate Certificate in Law (GCertLaw) is a flexible 60-point qualification for those seeking to expand their legal knowledge or specialise in a new area of law. You can study undergraduate or postgraduate law courses (300–500 level), and tailor your learning to personal or career needs. The qualification is suitable for people already working as lawyers or paralegals, law graduates, or legal professionals from overseas who need to meet Council of Legal Education requirements. Completion of the GCertLaw alone does not entitle you to practice law in New Zealand, but may provide credit towards an LLB. The program must be completed in one full-time trimester or up to two years part-time.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent.

Legal
Professional Services

Law firm associate roles (not qualifying for practice on its own)
Legal assistant/paralegal work
Enhanced legal specialisation in current role
Pathway to further law study