Graduate Diploma in Law (GDipLaw)
Law
A course by
Victoria University
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDipLaw) is a flexible 120-point qualification designed for graduates from related disciplines, legal professionals, or international lawyers seeking a New Zealand legal qualification. It allows students to specialise in various areas of law relevant to their goals.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Wellington campuses, Wellington
It will take a total of 35 weeks
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand New Zealand legal processes
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of New Zealand legal systems, processes, and frameworks relevant for professional or academic purposes.
Specialise in contemporary law topics
Develop expertise in selected law areas such as public law, data privacy, Māori law, intellectual property, and more, according to professional goals.
Fulfil NZCLE accreditation requirements
Meet academic study requirements for New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE) accreditation as an overseas or cross-qualifying lawyer.
What You're Signing Up For
The GDipLaw at Victoria University of Wellington is designed for non-law graduates needing legal knowledge, New Zealand legal professionals seeking to specialise or refresh knowledge, and overseas lawyers required to meet New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE) accreditation. Students may choose almost any 200- to 500-level Law (LAWS) courses except thesis or dissertation, with at least 75 points at 300-level or above. Course options cover a wide range of current legal topics. The diploma can be completed in two trimesters full-time or up to three years part-time.
Course Content
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Sentencing and Penal Policy
- Equity, Trusts and Succession
- Ngā Tikanga Ture Māori / Māori Law
- Resource Management Law
- International Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property
- Data Privacy
- Fraud and Corruption in an International Context
- Contemporary Issues in Public International Law: Human Rights, Climate Change
- New Zealand and Australian Copyright and Designs Law
- Law and Technology
- Restorative Justice
- Trade Marks and Unfair Competition
- Patent Law
- Financial Markets Regulation
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal Services
Public Sector
Government
Regulatory and Compliance
Future employment opportunities might be
Legal analyst
Solicitor (with further qualification requirements)