People
- Director of PG Studies: Joanna Mossop (Returning from leave on 4th July)
Faculty Manager: Alison Munro
- Postgraduate Administrator: Jonathan Dempsey
- Writer Alida Steemson (Unlicensed)
Resources
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/law/study/postgraduate/master-of-laws
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Qualifications covered
- 120-point programme Master of Laws by coursework120-point programme by
- Master of Laws by dissertation and courseswork
- 120-point programme by thesis and
- 120-point programme by coursework
- Master of Laws by thesis
- Master of Laws by research portfolio
Relationships between qualifications
Notes
At-a-glance
Name: 120 points Master of Laws by 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: Coursework and selfSelf-directed research
Intensity: Part Full time and full or part time
Type: Coursework
Study atLocation: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 120 points (4-6 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
andAcceptanceTo be accepted by the
Directordirector of
Postgraduate Studiespostgraduate studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
.ImportantImportant information
- Students who wish If you want to enrol for in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies to discuss their optionsdirector of postgraduate studies discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 Complete 120 points.
Complete Include LAWS 581 and further courses worth 110 points from LAWS 520-582
Important information
- You may also substitute up to 40 points from approved courses for Honours or Master's courses offered in non-law Victoria programmes, or for an LLM or equivalent programme at another approved university.
- The Director of Postgraduate Studies may exempt students from LAWS 581 and allow the substitution of the 10 points from other approved LAWS courses.
At-a-glance
Name: 120 points by dissertation 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: Coursework and selfSelf-directed research
Intensity: Part Full time and full or part time
Type: Coursework and significant research
Study atLocation: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 120 points (4-6 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
Duration: 2-3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Coursework and research
Research component: Significant
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea)
Points and courses: 120 points (3 courses)
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
An LLB or LLB(Hons)
degree anddegree
AcceptanceTo eb accpeted by the
Directordirector of
Postgraduate Studiespostgraduate studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
.ImportantImportant information
- Students who wish If you want to enrol for in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies to discuss their optionsdirector of postgraduate studies discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 Complete 120 points.
Complete Include LAWS 592
Complete Include LAWS 581 and further courses worth 20 points from LAWS 520-582.
120 points by thesisImportant information
- You may also substitute up to 40 points from approved courses for Honours or Master's courses offered in non-law Victoria programmes, or for an LLM or equivalent programme at another approved university.
- The director of postgraduate studies may exempt students from LAWS 581 and allow the substitution of the 10 points from other approved LAWS courses.
At-a-glance
Name: Master of Laws by thesis
Abbreviation: LLM
Duration: 2-3 trimester
Duration details: 2-3 trimesters trimester of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part - time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Research
Research component: Significant
Required contact: During working hoursSchedule: Self-directed research
Intensity: Full time or part time
Type: Significant research
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)
Points and coursesComplete: 120 points (at least 1 coursecourses)
Entry
requirementsTo 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 anddegree
AcceptanceTo be accepted by the
Directordirector of
Postgraduate Studiespostgraduate studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
.ImportantImportant information
- Students who wish If you want to enrol for in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies to discuss their optionsdirector of postgraduate studies discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 Complete 120 points.
Complete Include LAWS 591
Complete Include any additional advanced legal study specified by the Postgraduate Studies Director.
120 points by research portfoliopostgraduate studies director
At-a-glance
Name: Master of Laws by research portfolio
Abbreviation: LLM
Duration: 2-3 trimester
Duration details: 2-3 trimesters trimester of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part - time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Research and coursework
Research component: Significant
Required contact: During working hoursSchedule: Self-directed research
Intensity: Full time or part time
Type: Coursework and significant research
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)
Points and coursesComplete: 120 points (3 courses)
Entry
requirementsTo 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 anddegree
AcceptanceTo be accpeted by the
Directordirector of
Postgraduate Studiespostgraduate studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
.ImportantImportant information
- Students who wish If you want to enrol for in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies to discuss their optionsdirector of postgraduate studies discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete Include LAWS 593
Complete Include LAWS 581 and further courses worth 20 points from LAWS 520-582.