Legal Studies (2024)

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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)

  The PGCert (LS) comprises 60 points, including LEGAL506 and LEGAL507.

  The PGDip (LS) comprises 120 points, including LEGAL506, LEGAL507 and 60 points from any other 500-level LEGAL coded papers excluding LEGAL590, LEGAL591, LEGAL592, or LEGAL593.

• Prescriptions for the MLS

  The MLS comprises either 180 points or 120 points, see qualification regulations.

  Candidates enrolled in the 180 point MLS must complete at least 120 points of LEGAL coded papers, including at least 45 points from the papers listed in List A: Advanced Study for the MLS, and either ALPSS500 or LEGAL507. Candidates may not include LEGAL590, LEGAL591, LEGAL592 or LEGAL593.

  Candidates enrolled in the 120 point MLS must complete at least 90 points of LEGAL coded papers, including at least 45 points from the papers listed in List A: Advanced Study for the MLS, and either ALPSS500 or LEGAL507. Candidates may not include LEGAL590, LEGAL591, LEGAL592 or LEGAL593.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  LEGAL501	Advanced Evidence Law	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL504	Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Research Methodologies	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL505	Critical Issues in the Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand	30.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL506	Legal System and Methods	30.0	24A (Online)
  An advanced-level paper to provide students with a basic understanding of the New Zealand legal system, and an introduction to core legal concepts, case law analysis, and statutory interpretation.
  LEGAL507	Academic Legal Research and Writing	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL508	Advanced Family Law	30.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL515	Advanced Construction Law	30.0	24C (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.
  LEGAL520	Intellectual Property Law and Policy	30.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL521	Advanced Employment Law	30.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL523	Advanced Civil Litigation	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL526	Legal Aspects of Cyber Security	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL535	Advanced Environmental Law	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL540	Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law	30.0	24A (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.
  LEGAL569	International Law - A Place for Indigenous Rights	30.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL576	The Laws of Armed Conflict & International Humanitarian Law	30.0	24G (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.
  LEGAL580	Advanced Banking and Finance Law	15.0	24B (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.
  LEGAL587	Advanced Health Law	30.0	24B (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.