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Law (2024)

The Rule of Law is a cornerstone of a civilised society. It defines rights and obligations and provides structure to institutions of government and commerce. The LLB programme follows a course of study which, in addition to giving students a broad understanding of legal principles, meets the professional requirements to practice as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand.

Law is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Law may also be taken as a second major in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Law as a single major for the LLB, students must gain 390 points from the papers listed for Law, including LEGAL103, LEGAL104, and LEGAL106; and LEGAL201, LEGAL203, LEGAL204, and LEGAL207; and; LEGAL301, LEGAL304, LEGAL306, LEGAL307, and LEGAL308; and 120 points of 400 level LEGAL papers. The remaining 90 points of the Bachelor of Laws with Law as a single major must be gained from non-Law subjects. Of these 90 non-Law points, 60 points must be at or above 100 level, with 30 of those points being in the same subject; and 30 points at or above 200 level.

To complete Law as part of a double major for the Bachelor of Laws, students must gain 390 points from the papers listed for Law, including LEGAL103, LEGAL104, and LEGAL106; and LEGAL201, LEGAL203, LEGAL204, and LEGAL207; and; LEGAL301, LEGAL304, LEGAL306, LEGAL307, and LEGAL308; and 120 points of 400 level LEGAL papers. A further 120 points are required in the double major subject taken by the student.

To complete a major in Law for the BA, BCC or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points from the papers listed for Law, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete LEGAL103, LEGAL104, a minimum 45 points from any 200 level LEGAL papers, and 60 points from any 300 or 400 level LEGAL papers.

To complete Law as part of a double major, students must gain 120 points from the papers listed for Law, including 90 points above 100 level and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete LEGAL103, LEGAL104, 45 points from any 200 level LEGAL papers, and 45 points from any 300 or 400 level LEGAL papers.

To complete a minor in Law, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the BA Law major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete LEGAL103 and LEGAL104.

Note: Most Law papers are offered via FLEXI Async Delivery Mode and students may complete their studies either on campus or online or by a mix of on campus/online attendance. However, for the core papers for the LLB degree students may be required (under CLE moderation requirements to undertake their exams for these papers in person (rather than online) either at our Hamilton or Tauranga campuses in New Zealand or at a different place and time approved by the University.

Candidates must gain at least 60 points at 100 level in any subject(s) before enrolling in Law papers above 100 level, and at least 90 points at 100 and 200 level before enrolling in Law papers above 200 level.

Students who complete a major in Law towards any undergraduate degree other than the LLB will not be eligible to practice Law.

LEGAL436 is mandatory for all LLB students who wish to be admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Students who wish to be admitted must include LEGAL436 in their selection of 400 level LEGAL papers.

In order to undertake the Professional Legal Studies Course (PLSC) students must have satisfied all requirements for the LLB degree. This includes completing all 100, 200, 300, and 400 level LEGAL papers together with any required non-Law papers as noted above.

LLB Hons students are not required to complete their 500 level LEGAL papers before undertaking the PLSC but must satisfy all other LLB degree requirements.

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  • Prescriptions for the DipLAW

    To complete a DipLAW students must complete LEGAL103, LEGAL104, LEGAL106, LEGAL201, LEGAL204 and LEGAL207.

  • Prescriptions for the GradDip(DR)

    The Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution provides a practical and theoretical exploration of the processes of dispute resolution, and utilises the experience and expertise developed within the Faculty of Law, and the Schools of Management, and Education. Graduates of this qualification will satisfy the academic requirements for Associate status of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ). For entry to the Graduate Diploma, candidates must have either a bachelors degree in any discipline or relevant work experience considered to be equivalent.

    The programme consists of papers totalling 120 points, comprising LEGAL205, LEADR302, LEGAL306 and LEGAL449, and electives totalling 60 points chosen from HMDEV340, LEGAL405, LEGAL408, LEGAL420, or LEGAL434. One of the electives can be substituted for any other 400-level LEGAL coded paper (excluding LEGAL490) approved by the Faculty.

    Note: LEGAL205, LEGAL306 and LEGAL449 are requirements for admission to Associate status in AMINZ.

  • Prescriptions for the GradCert(Law) and GradDip(Law)

    A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Law at an advanced level in their first degree.

    For further details, contact the Faculty of Law Office.

  • Prescriptions for the PGCert(Law), PGDip(Law), LLB(Hons), LLM, LLM(Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples), and MJur

    The PGCert(Law) comprises 60 points, including LEGAL507 and 30 points from any other 500-level LEGAL coded papers.

    The PGDip(Law) comprises 120 points, including LEGAL507 and 90 points from any other 500-level LEGAL coded papers.

    To complete an LLB(Hons) with either Law as a single major, or Law as part of a double major, students must meet the requirements of those programmes as stipulated above. In addition, the LLB(Hons) includes 60 points chosen from any 500-level LEGAL coded papers excluding LEGAL500, LEGAL504, LEGAL506, LEGAL507, LEGAL509, LEGAL590, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, or LEGAL593. Students enrolling in the Honours programme may be subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements.

    The LLM comprises 120 points, including either ALPSS500 or LEGAL507 and at least 60 points from any other 500 level LEGAL coded papers, at least 45 points from the papers listed in List A: Advanced Study for the LLM.

    The LLM may be completed with an endorsement as follows:

    For the LLM (Environmental and Climate Change Law) students must complete 60 points from the following papers: LEGAL516, LEGAL520, LEGAL528, LEGAL530, LEGAL531, LEGAL535, LEGAL540, LEGAL556, LEGAL562, LEGAL575, LEGAL576, LEGAL577, LEGAL581, LEGAL589, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, and LEGAL593.

    For the LLM(Health Law) students must complete 60 points from the following papers: LEGAL508, LEGAL577, LEGAL585, LEGAL586, LEGAL587, LEGAL588, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, and LEGAL593.

    For the LLM(International Law) students must complete 60 points from the following papers: LEGAL516, LEGAL525, LEGAL531, LEGAL534, LEGAL537, LEGAL540, LEGAL544, LEGAL555, LEGAL562, LEGAL569, LEGAL576, LEGAL577, LEGAL581, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, and LEGAL593.

    For the LLM(New Technologies and Cyber Security Law) students must complete 60 points from the following papers: LEGAL505, LEGAL520, LEGAL526, LEGAL568, LEGAL574, LEGAL577, LEGAL586, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, and LEGAL593.

    The LLM(Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples) comprises 120 points, including either ALPSS500 or LEGAL504, and 60 points from LEGAL505, LEGAL514, LEGAL525, LEGAL540, LEGAL551, LEGAL555, LEGAL569, LEGAL590, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, or LEGAL593, at least 45 points of which must be from the papers listed in List A: Advanced Study for the LLM(Māori/Pacific and Indigenous Peoples).

    The MJur comprises 120 points, including either ALPSS500 or LEGAL507 and 60 points from any other 500 level LEGAL coded papers, at least 45 points of which must be from papers listed in List A: Advanced Study for the MJur.

  • Prescriptions for the MPhil

    The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

  • Prescriptions for the PhD and SJD

    The Doctor of Philosophy is a four year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

    The Doctor of Juridical Science consists of a research portfolio and a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge consistent with at least three years of full-time research.

  • Prescriptions for the LLD

    The Doctor of Laws higher doctorate degree may be awarded to candidates who successfully present for examination a collection of work, or a specially composed thesis based on such work, that constitutes an original, substantial and distinguished contribution to scholarship and establishes the candidate as an international authority in their particular field of study.

    The level of attainment required for the Doctor of Laws (LEGAL990) is very substantially higher than that required for the PhD degree in Law and its award carries great prestige within the University, the international academic community and the legal profession. The successful award of this degree will normally reflect a significant body of post-doctoral work of international quality published over a sustained period.

    Applications for the award of the Doctor of Laws degree may be submitted at any time to the School of Graduate Research in accordance with University regulations.

  • 100 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL100Pre Law15.024JS (Hamilton) & 24JS (Tauranga)
    While this paper is tailored to prepare new students who would like to study Law, it will also be of interest for students who will be studying for qualifications in Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences. It offers an introduction to the core topics and skills in legal studies. Topics include: law making and the legislature, the co...
    LEGAL103Legal Method A15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This paper introduces students to the study and practice of law in New Zealand. With a particular focus on criminal law, the paper will teach you the basics of legal methods, including legal research, reasoning, opinion writing, statutory interpretation and case analysis. With a particular focus on crimes, this paper will teach the...
    LEGAL104Legal Method B15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    Using the law of contract by way of illustration, this paper teaches students crucial approaches to statutory interpretation and case analysis, and introduces students to the key legal skill of mooting. With a particular focus on contracts, this paper will teach students essential skills in Legal Method, including case analysis, st...
    LEGAL105Introduction to New Zealand Law and Society15.024A (Online)
    An introduction for non lawyers to the nature and functions of law and the processes of lawmaking. The relationship between law and society will be illustrated by relevant examples.
    LEGAL106Legal Systems and Societies30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    An introduction to the history, sources, context and institutions of law in Aotearoa/New Zealand, with particular reference to statute, custom as illustrated by Maori customary law and the common law, and the distinctive position of the Treaty of Waitangi.

  • 200 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL201Public Law30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    Part One examines the principles of constitutionalism and the framework of the New Zealand system of government. Part Two examines the exercise and control of executive power in New Zealand and the relationship between the state, its agencies and the individual.
    LEGAL203Jurisprudence15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    An analysis of legal theories and ideologies, emphasising different approaches to the meaning of law, examining the relationship between theory and practice, illustrated by the concepts of sovereignty, liability, property, justice, rights and personality.
    LEGAL204Contracts30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    This paper is an introduction to the theory of contract; the general principles relating to the operation, formation and discharge of contract; and the general principles of agency. It is a core paper for the Council for Legal Education (CLE).
    LEGAL205Foundations in Legal Studies15.024A (Online)
    A paper to provide students with a basic understanding of the New Zealand legal system, and an introduction to the law of torts, contract, agency, sale of goods and services, persons, including corporate bodies, property and consumer legislation.
    LEGAL207Torts30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    An analysis of the general principles of civil liability; interests protected by the law of torts; negligence; specific torts such as nuisance and defamation; and the law relating to compensation for personal injury by accident in New Zealand.

  • 300 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    HMDEV340Perspectives on Counselling15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in general, and counselling in particular.
    LEGAL301Crimes30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    An analysis of the general principles of criminal law and selected offences chargeable under New Zealand law; an introduction to criminal procedure from arrest to sentencing in both jury and judge-alone trials (excluding evidence); and an introduction to the criminal justice system.
    LEGAL304Corporate Entities15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An introduction to the concept of corporate personality in the law including an introduction to the general principles of law relating to companies and other corporates.
    LEGAL306Dispute Resolution15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    The objective/ethos of the paper is to expose students to the theory, general principles and practical dimensions of client interviewing, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, adjudication and advocacy. Once the students have a basic knowledge of these skills, the paper then examines how these skills are applied within certain conte...
    LEGAL307Land Law30.024D (Hamilton) & 24D (Tauranga)
    An analysis of the history, principles and bicultural context of land law.
    LEGAL308Equity and Succession15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An analysis of the principles of equity with particular reference to the laws of trusts, the principle of the law of succession and the administration of estates, and choses in action and the assignment thereof.
    LEGLR300Summer Research Project15.024C (Hamilton)
    This paper has been developed specifically for students who will be undertaking a summer research scholarship.

  • 400 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL401The Law of Evidence15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An examination of the principles of the law of evidence in criminal and civil cases.
    LEGAL402Civil Procedure15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An examination of the jurisdiction and procedure of the District Court and the Senior Courts in civil cases, with particular emphasis on High Court proceedings, the principles of pleading and the drafting of documents.
    LEGAL404Commercial Transactions15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    An examination of the law on sale of goods, personal property securities, credit contracts and consumer finance, and aspects of fair trading and consumer guarantees law.
    LEGAL405Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    An examination of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand. Consideration will be given to ways in which the Treaty guarantees might best be realised in relation to the legal system, health, education, resource management and local government.
    LEGAL407Climate Change Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper addresses the law concerning climate change, including international law, emissions trading and other carbon pricing systems, sectoral regulation to mitigate emissions, sequestration, and adaptation.
    LEGAL408Family Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    A focus on the law and social policies involved in the formation and breakdown of family relationships. The paper specifically examines the matrix of legislation and case law that underpin common family law disputes and legal proceedings in the Family Court.
    LEGAL413Ngā Tikanga Māori/Māori Customary Law15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This paper is designed for students who wish to function skillfully in the field of Indigenous and Maori law and/or deepen their knowledge of Tikanga Maori.
    LEGAL414Indigenous Peoples Rights15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper will explore the construction, development and implementation of indigenous peoples rights domestically and internationally.
    LEGAL420Employment Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This course is a practical survey of employment law in New Zealand. It examines the formation, operation, and termination of the employment relationship as well as personal grievances, remedies and the employment institutions.
    LEGAL421Health Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    A detailed examination of Aotearoa New Zealand law in health care including issues across the lifespan from the beginning to the end of life, disability, consent, confidentiality, and professional discipline.
    LEGAL424Revenue Law15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An introduction to some of the key principles and concepts of New Zealand's taxation system. Selected aspects of income tax law as well as the law on indirect taxes, such as the goods and services tax, will also be examined.
    LEGAL434Environmental Law15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This paper examines the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, their expression in key areas (biodiversity, climate change, freshwater, and oceans), and the planning, adjudication and compliance techniques used to implement the law.
    LEGAL436Legal Ethics15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    An introduction to the concept of a profession and the ethical and professional duties of practitioners and an introduction to ethical analysis, the applicability of legal analysis to legal practice and the wider responsibilities of lawyers in the community.
    LEGAL437Public International Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    An introduction to public international law: evolution, sources, relationship between international and municipal law, the law of treaties, the law of the sea and international institutions, particularly the United Nations.
    LEGAL440Pacific Peoples and the Law15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    A critical study and comparison of legal systems and issues within the Pacific Region.
    LEGAL442Human Rights Law15.024G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga)
    An introduction to the laws governing the protection of human rights both at the national and international level. Students will explore the framework of human rights protection and the enforcement mechanisms.
    LEGAL446Construction Law15.024C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga)
    A detailed examination of Construction Law encompassing contracts and dispute resolution for building works, engineering, improvement, renovation, and property maintenance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
    LEGAL449Mediation: Law, Principles and Practice15.024A (Hamilton)
    This paper will offer students an opportunity to understand mediation at an advanced level. It will examine legal aspects of mediation, theories in relation to practice as well as practical training and skill development.
    LEGAL452Digital Lawyering15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper examines the role of technology in legal practice, research, and access to justice, and how these new tools can be applied to transform the delivery of legal services.
    LEGAL453Organisational Psychology for Lawyers15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This course offers a general introduction to how psychology can be used to build better workplaces and work lives. It takes a problem-solving approach, introducing key work psychology concepts and building student understanding of how to apply them to work, while providing an awareness of how business priorities inform applied psyc...
    LEGAL454Fundamentals of Project Management for Lawyers15.024A (Hamilton), 24A (Online), 24B (Online) & 24C (Online)
    This paper will provide insights into the fundamental approaches and applications for managing projects. Key material will be drawn from the Project Management Body of Knowledge. In the form of a micro-credential, students will have the option to sit the exam to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Pro...
    LEGAL460Transnational Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    A detailed examination of Transnational Law: the developing field of hybrid cross-border law that does not fit into traditional categories of domestic, comparative, and international law.
    LEGAL466International Environmental Law15.024G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga)
    This paper provides a synthesis of theory and specific case studies, to enable students to understand the most formidable international environmental problems in international law, and the context from which these problems originate. Working with thematic areas of international environmental law, ranging from climate change to biol...
    LEGAL468Intellectual Property15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    A study of the law of intellectual property in New Zealand, including the law of copyright, trade secrets, patents, designs, trade marks, fair-trading and passing off.
    LEGAL469International Indigenous Rights15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    A detailed examination of law relating to the historical and developing space in international law of the rights of indigenous peoples, including the influence of the state on this process together with the coinciding indigenous rights to development, education, environmental and economic rights.
    LEGAL480Banking and Finance Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    An 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.
    LEGAL481Immigration and Refugee Law15.024H (Hamilton) & 24H (Tauranga)
    A detailed examination of Immigration and Refugee Law as applied in the New Zealand and International contexts.
    LEGAL490Directed Study15.024X (Hamilton)
    This paper is open to suitably qualified students who, under supervision of one or more academic staff members with experience in the appropriate area(s), engage in research leading to the production of the equivalent of a 6000 to 8000 word research assignment.
    LEGAL496Work Placement15.024X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga)
    This paper enables students to undertake work placement in an area related to their specialisation as part of their LLB and to consolidate that work placement with a 3,000 - 4,000 word research paper.

  • 500 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL501Advanced Evidence Law30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Evidence Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL504Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Research Methodologies30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This paper will introduce students to core Maori, Pacific and indigenous research methodologies, principles, methods and ethics that will equip students for culturally responsive, meaningful and innovative research with Maori, Pacific and indigenous peoples.
    LEGAL505Critical Issues in the Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding the Treaty of Waitangi in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL507Academic Legal Research and Writing30.024A (Online), 24B (Online) & 24C (Online)
    This paper will guide students through the principles and process of academic legal research and writing. They will learn how to develop, present and write scholarly work.
    LEGAL508Advanced Family Law30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Family Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL515Advanced Construction Law30.024C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of Construction Law encompassing contracts and dispute resolution for building works, engineering, improvement, renovation, and property maintenance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL520Intellectual Property Law and Policy30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Intellectual Property Law and Policy. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL521Advanced Employment Law30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Employment Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL523Advanced Civil Litigation30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Civil Litigation. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL526Legal Aspects of Cyber Security30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding the legal aspects of Cyber Security. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL535Advanced Environmental Law30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Environmental Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL540Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law30.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL560Advanced Transnational Law30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    No description available.
    LEGAL569International Law - A Place for Indigenous Rights30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding Indigenous Rights in International Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL576The Laws of Armed Conflict & International Humanitarian Law30.024G (Hamilton) & 24G (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in the Laws of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL580Advanced Banking and Finance Law15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Banking and Finance Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL583Advanced Immigration and Refugee Law30.024H (Hamilton) & 24H (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Immigration and Refugee Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL587Advanced Health Law30.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Health Law. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words.
    LEGAL591Research Project30.024X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 12,500 word research project regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.
    LEGAL592Dissertation60.024X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 25,000 word dissertation regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.
    LEGAL593Thesis90.024X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 38,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.

  • 800 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL800Law MPhil Thesis120.024I (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 50,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.

  • 900 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    LEGAL900Law PhD Thesis120.024I (Hamilton), 24J (Hamilton), 24K (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 80,000 - 100,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.
    LEGAL990Doctor of Laws0.024X (Hamilton)
    The degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) may be awarded to a candidate who has successfully presented for examination a collection of work, or a specially composed thesis based on such work, which constitutes an original, substantial and distinguished contribution to scholarship and establishes the candidate as an international authority...
    LEGAL994SJD Thesis120.024X (Hamilton)
    Completion of a 60,000 word thesis regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.
    LEGAL995Research Portfolio120.024X (Hamilton)
    The production of two publishable quality research papers, and the production of a research proposal to the same level as a PhD proposal, regarding a legal research subject that can properly be supervised in the Faculty.

2024 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 7 December 2023 9:06am

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