At-a-glance

Name: Graduate Certificate in Law

Abbreviation: GCertLaw

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 or 2

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 3

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: During working hours

LocationSchedule: Daytime Lectures 

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

Points and coursesComplete: 60 points (1-4 courses)

Entry

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

: 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

An LLB or LLB(Hons)

degree

To be accepted by the

director of

postgraduate studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
• If you have questions talk to a liaison officer[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/course-planning/appointments]. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/science/student-administration#advisor]

Programme requirements

Complete at least  60 points from

Include courses from LAWS 200-599, of which:

• At least 40 points are from least 40 points must be from 300-level courses or above.