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Welcome from the DeanThe Auckland Law School was recently ranked one of the top law schools in the world in the prestigiousQS World University Rankings by Subject.*Its standing is reflected in the range of postgraduate programmes onoffer, which is the most extensive of any of the New Zealand law schools.A postgraduate law degree from New Zealand’s leading university*,whether in the field of corporate and commercial law, international law,human rights, environmental law, public law or dispute resolution, will bean important step in your career.The University of Auckland Master of Laws (LLM) is for those pursuing alegal career, whether in New Zealand or elsewhere in the world. TheMasters in Legal Studies (MLS) allows other professionals withappropriate backgrounds in such areas as planning, education,engineering and commerce to take law papers of relevance to theirprofession.We encourage you to join us in the postgraduate programme. You willfind it challenging and rewarding. For those proposing to come fromoverseas, Auckland is a great place to live and study and you will makelife-long friends. The rest of New Zealand is an added attraction for youto explore in breaks in your programme.We look forward to welcoming you to postgraduate study at Auckland.*www.auckland.ac.nz/leadinguniversityOur LLM courses are taught by our own faculty members, members ofthe Department of Commercial Law in the Faculty of Business andEconomics, leading members of the profession and distinguishedacademic visitors from abroad.The Davis Law Library is an outstanding international research facility.Its collection of online and print resources is unequalled within NewZealand. You will be able to access its many databases wherever andwhenever you want to study. The depth and breadth of the collectionprovide an excellent foundation for your study.Dr Andrew StockleyDean, Faculty of LawWhy choose postgraduate studyin the Faculty of Law?Advanced legal studyThe postgraduate study of law is increasingly important as many fieldscome to require more focused expertise. The LLM programme allowsstudents to specialise in areas to benefit both their employers and theirown academic interests. The programme attracts a diverse mix of newgraduates, experienced practitioners, partners and industry professionals,as well as international students from various jurisdictions, all of whombring their differing perspectives to the classes.Globally-relevant LLMThe postgraduate law programme offers a diverse range of traditional andcutting-edge courses, many taught by leaders in their field. Courses aretaught by eminent academics from Cambridge, Oxford, University CollegeLondon and many others from Europe and North America, in addition toacademics from the University’s Faculty of Law and Department ofCommercial Law, all brought together in the one programme.Flexible learningOur postgraduate programme has been structured to allow flexibility. Weoffer four options for study: full-semester, half-semester and intensivetaught courses and a research programme. We do this because weunderstand that time constraints can be one of the biggest deterrents tofurther study – work pressures and the ability to commit to the timerequirements of a university programme are important considerations.SpecialisationsSpecialisation is optional, but you may elect to have your LLM or MLSdegree awarded in Corporate and Commercial Law, Environmental Law,Human Rights Law, International Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution,or Public Law if you complete a minimum of 90 points of the 120 pointsfor the degree in one of those areas. A specialisation can be indicatedwhen applying to the programme.
ScholarshipsThe Faculty of Law offers a small number of scholarships formasters and doctoral degrees. Students are also advised toinvestigate the range of scholarships and awards available topostgraduate students of The University of Auckland anddiscuss opportunities with their prospective supervisors.For more information, contact the University:Phone: 923 7494 (within Auckland)0800 61 62 63 (outside Auckland)+64 9 373 7513 (overseas)Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nzWeb: www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarshipsProfessor Peter wattsAssociate Dean Postgraduate(To 31 December 2012)Associate Professor Paul MyburghAssociate Dean Postgraduate(From 1 January 2013)Our postgraduate programmesMaster of Laws (LLM)The LLM is designed to provide an advanced level of study for bothfull-time students and those who are legal practitioners or engaged inother full- or part-time employment. You may concentrate your study inparticular areas of specialisation or study a broad range of legalsubjects.The LLM by coursework offers law graduates an opportunity to studyareas in greater depth and complexity than within a Bachelor of Laws(LLB) programme, combining courses of sophistication and technicaldifficulty in terms of legal content with courses that containinterdisciplinary subject matter and a focus on policy. Each coursecontains a significant research component.Master of Legal Studies (MLS)The MLS is primarily intended for graduates who do not have a lawundergraduate degree but whose background and experience involvesthem in legal issues and dealing with legislation. Professionals who willparticularly benefit include: accountants and auditors, architects andtown planners, business development managers, compliance managers,engineers, IT professionals, police and those in the public sector. Theprogramme has a similar structure to the LLM, with the samespecialisations.Admission to the MLS is strictly controlled, because students take thesame classes as LLM students. The individual programme of eachapplicant must be approved by the Associate Dean (Postgraduate).Applicants may also be required to take LAW131 (Legal Method) beforeenrolment is confirmed.Certificate of Proficiency (COP)Members of the legal profession and others who wish to further their legaleducation by enrolling in a single course may do so when places areavailable. COP courses (to a maximum of 30 points) can later be creditedtowards a masters degree in accordance with the regulations, which canbe found in the current University Calendar (www.auckland.ac.nz/calendar).AuditIf you are interested in attending class but do not want to enrol in thecourse and work towards a qualification or complete the assignment, youmay be eligible to apply to audit the course. Auditing the course meansthat you attend the class and take part in the discussions but when theclass is completed your commitment is complete. The full fee is usuallycharged.Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Candidates for a PhD in Law must have an LLB(Hons) degree or amasters degree in Law with at least Second Class (First Division) honours(or the equivalent of one of these) and have demonstrated an ability topursue a course of advanced independent research and study in law. Thedegree is governed by the general University PhD regulations. It is athesis-only research degree usually requiring full-time study for three tofour years at The University of Auckland. Candidates must complete asustained course of research working under the guidance of a supervisor.The programmes results in the production of a substantial original thesis.Postgraduate Certificate in Law(PGCertLaw)The PGCertLaw is effectively half of an LLM or MLS. You may opt for thisprogramme if you have a limited amount of time or you wish to do only acouple of courses that are particularly relevant to your employment.For many students the PGCertLaw also acts as a stepping stone to themasters degrees. Students who achieve a B grade or higher in each courseto the total of 60 points can apply to transfer to the LLM or MLSprogrammes on the condition that they meet all the other entryrequirements.
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