At-a-glance

Name: 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: Self-directed research

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 

Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

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

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 120 points

Complete 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: 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 

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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

Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

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

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 120 points

Complete LAWS 592

Complete LAWS 581 and further courses worth 20 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: 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 

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 

Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

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

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 120 points

Complete LAWS 591

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

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Laws by research portfolio

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 

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 

Acceptance by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

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

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 120 points

Complete LAWS 593

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