Legal Studies (2022)

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• Prescriptions for the PGCert(LS) and PGDip(LS)
• Prescriptions for the MLS
• 500 Level

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(LS) and PGDip(LS)

  To complete a PGCert(LS), students must complete 60 points at 500 level consisting of 60 points from the papers listed below, including LEGAL500 and LEGAL509.

  To complete a PGDip(LS), students must complete 120 points at 500 level consisting of 120 points from the papers listed below, including LEGAL500 and LEGAL509.

• Prescriptions for the MLS

  To complete a MLS, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MLS regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level consisting of 180 points from the papers listed below, including LEGAL500 and LEGAL509.

  To complete a MLS, students admitted under section 2(b) of the MLS regulations must complete 120 points at 500 level consisting of 120 points from the papers listed below, including LEGAL509. Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Laws must also include LEGAL500.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  LEGAL500	Legal System and Methods	15.0	22A (Online)
  This compulsory paper provides an introduction to key elements of the New Zealand legal system for non-lawyers studying law at masters level.
  LEGAL509	Legal Research: Theory and Methods	15.0	22A (Online)
  This paper tackles the key areas and aspects of conducting scholarly legal research and guides students through the research and writing process.
  LEGAL526	Legal Aspects of Cyber Security	30.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper explores the legal aspects of cyber security and cyber crime, by analysing selected legislation and case law relevant to the area of cyber security. The paper covers the ethical and legal boundaries of rights and liability of security professionals.
  LEGAL527	Advanced Issues in Charity Law	30.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  Charity law retains its ancient roots, whilst at the same time, striving to reflect its relevance in a contemporary world. This paper enables students to explore advanced issues in national and international charity law, which is a growing area of legal practice and research.
  LEGAL528	Advanced Foreign Investment Law	30.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper will provide students with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the law and policies of present-day international trade regulations, both on the multilateral level (and hence an intensive examination of the procedural and substantive law of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)) and on the regional level (the law of F...
  LEGAL535	Advanced Environmental Law	30.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  An advanced-level examination of the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, and the planning, consenting, adjudication and compliance techniques used to implement the law.
  LEGAL540	Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law	30.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  An advanced-level examination of critical issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law.
  LEGAL552	Critical Issues in International Criminal Law	30.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  An advanced-level examination of liability for international crimes including jurisdiction, international courts and tribunals, and applicable principles of law.
  LEGAL569	International Law - A Place for Indigenous Rights	30.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  The purpose of this paper is to focus on the historical and developing place within International Law, and the United Nations, of the rights for Indigenous Peoples. The influence of the State on this process together the coinciding Indigenous rights to development, education, environmental rights and economic rights will be examine...
  LEGAL576	The Laws of Armed Conflict & International Humanitarian Law	30.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper is designed to provide the postgraduate student with an advanced understanding of the basic principles of the Laws of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law through an examination of the principles of international law that are to be applied before, during, and after armed conflict.
  LEGAL580	Advanced Banking and Finance Law	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  An advanced-level examination of the law relating to the structuring and implementation of all forms of financing, funding and finance structures, including unit trusts, subordinated debt issues, and structured finance and securitisation transactions.
  LEGAL590	Directed Study	15.0	22X (Hamilton)
  Completion of a 10,000 word dissertation regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.
  LEGAL591	Dissertation	30.0	22X (Hamilton)
  Completion of a 12,500 word dissertation regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.