At-a-glance

Name:  Master of Laws by courseworkMaster of International Trade

Abbreviation: LLMMIntTr

Duration: 2- 3 trimestertrimesters

Duration details: 2- 3 trimester trimesters of full-time study or normally 4- 6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed researchDaytime and evening lectures

Intensity: Part Full time and full or part time

Type: Coursework

Study atLocation: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington) and online 

Complete: 120 180 points (4-6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honourswith at least a B average

Start: Trimesters 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with at least a B average

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete LAWS 581 and further courses worth 110 points from LAWS 520-582.

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Laws dissertation and coursework

Abbreviation: LLM

Duration: 2-3 trimester

Duration details: 2-3 trimester of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed research

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and significant research 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online

Complete: 120 points (3 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours

Start: Trimesters 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• An LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and
• Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete LAWS 592.

Complete LAWS 581 and further courses worth 20 points from LAWS 520-582.

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Laws by thesis

Abbreviation: LLM

Duration: 2-3 trimester

Duration details: 2-3 trimester of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed research

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Significant research 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online

Complete: 120 points (1 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honours

Start: Trimesters 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• An LLB or LLB(Hons) degree and
• Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete LAWS 591.

Complete any additional advanced legal study specified by the Postgraduate Studies Director.

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete 180 points

Include four courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• ITRA 501
• INTP 441
• LAWS 504
• MMPE 516

Include further courses worth 60 points in Part 2 from:

• DEVE 511
• DEVE 512
• GOVT 519
• INTP 417
• INTP 429
• INTP 589
• LAWS 524
• LAWS 525
• LAWS 532
• LAWS 536
• LAWS 537
• LAWS 543
• LAWS 545
• LAWS 582
• MAOR 510
• MAOR 589
• MMPE 505
• BIOL 425
• LANG 501
• Other approved courses

At-a-glance

Name:  Master of Laws by research portfolioPostgraduate Diploma in International Trade

Abbreviation: LLMPGDipIntTr

Duration: 2 -3 trimester

Duration details: 2 -3 trimester of full-time study or normally 4 -6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed researchEvening lectures

Intensity: Part  Full time and full or part time

Type: Coursework and significant research 

Study atLocation: On-campus (Pipitea and Kelburn, Wellington) and online 

Complete: 120 points (3 4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Law with Honourswith at least a B average

Start: Trimesters 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

You can’t enrol in this programme. It’s an exit qualification for candidates who have enrolled in the MIntTr but don't complete it.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least  120 points.

Complete LAWS 593.

Complete LAWS 581 and further  

Include four courses worth 20 points from LAWS 520-582.

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120 points:

• ITRA 501
• INTP 441
• LAWS 504
• MMPE 516