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Study Opportunities forLaw GraduatesTwo new qualifications for law graduates were introduced in 2008. The GradDipLaw and GradCertLaw consistof further undergraduate study in law and are available to all graduates who hold an LLB degree (or equivalent).New Zealand law graduates who wish to supplement their degrees with further courses at the undergraduatelevel may take elective courses from the LLB programme for either the Graduate Diploma or GraduateCertificate.Overseas law graduates who are taking undergraduate law courses, whether compulsory or elective, on therecommendation of the Council of Legal Education may take those courses for the Graduate Diploma orGraduate Certificate (but should note the limitation of enrolments for LLB Part II courses — see below).Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw)LLB graduates from both New Zealand and overseas who wish to further enhance their legal knowledge areable to apply for a GradDipLaw. The programme is equivalent to one year (two semesters) full-time, but may becompleted part-time (over any duration). Students will be required to complete 120 points of courses from LLBPart II, III and IV of which at least 75 points must be from LLB Part III and IV. If a student wishes to enrol in anLLB Part II course, the student must satisfy the Grade Point Average required for admission into LLB Part II.With the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, in lieu of some courses from LLB Parts II, III, or IV, astudent may substitute 30 points from courses listed in the Master of Laws programme. The Dean of theFaculty of Law may require the student to include LAW 788 with other courses from the Master of Lawsprogramme. With the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, a student may enrol in 30 points of coursesfrom Stage II or higher in a relevant programme offered elsewhere in the University.Overseas law graduates may be required to enrol in LAW 131 Legal Method as a Certificate of Proficiencycourse as a condition of enrolment, or include LAW 472 Introduction to Common Law in the 120 points of theGraduate Diploma.Graduate Certificate in Law (GradCertLaw)LLB graduates from both New Zealand and overseas who wish to further enhance their legal knowledge areable to apply for a GradCertLaw. The programme is equivalent to one semester full-time, but may becompleted part-time (over any duration). Students must pass 60 points of law courses from LLB Parts II, III andIV. If a student wishes to enrol in an LLB Part II course, the student must satisfy the required Grade PointAverage required for admittance into LLB Part II.With the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, in lieu of courses from LLB Parts II, III, or IV, a student maysubstitute 30 points from courses listed in the Master of Laws programme. The Dean of the Faculty of Law mayrequire the student to include LAW 788 with other courses from the Master of Laws programme. With theapproval of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, a student may enrol in a 15-point course from Stage II or higher ina relevant programme offered elsewhere in the University.Overseas law graduates may be required to enrol in LAW 131 Legal Method as a Certificate of Proficiencycourse as a condition of enrolment, or include LAW 472 Introduction to Common Law in the 60 points of theGraduate Certificate.Students who have completed Certificate of Proficiency courses in Law, and have enrolled in the aboveprogrammes, may request that the completed COP courses be reassigned.2010 Faculty of Law Handbook | 13