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Our world-class capital-city Faculty of Law offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment. We're based in the nation’s vibrant legal and political heart and home to scholars of international standing. There is no better place to advance your knowledge of the law.
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Law
Find out how you can study Law and gain skills to become a lawyer or apply your skills to a wide range of careers.
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- Law
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Bachelor of Laws
LLB
4 years
480 points
Wellington campuses
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Bachelor of Laws with Honours
LLB(Hons)
4 years
525 points
Pipitea, Wellington
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Bachelor of Global Studies
BGS
3 years
360 points
Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses
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Graduate Certificate in Law
GCertLaw
1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
60 points
Wellington campuses and online
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Graduate Certificate in Law
GCertLaw
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study. Or normally 2 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Graduate Diploma in Law
GDipLaw
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Lectures
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Master of Construction Law
MConsLaw
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Block format and online
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Master of Laws by coursework
LLM
Duration: 2–3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4–6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Self-directed research and daytime and evening classes
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Master of Laws by dissertation and coursework
LLM
Duration: 2–3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4–6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework and significant research
Schedule: Self-directed research and daytime and evening classes
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Master of Laws by thesis
LLM
Duration: 2–3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4–6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Significant research
Schedule: Self-directed research
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Master of International Trade
MIntTr
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime and evening lectures
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
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Postgraduate Certificate in Law
PGCertLaw
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study or up to 2 years part time
Points: 60
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Lectures
Our stories

Research
An investigation by two Te Herenga Waka scholars into the blurring of lines between the patent regime and how pharmaceuticals are regulated has been completed.

V.Alum Magazine
V.Alum, our annual magazine for alumni and friends of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law, is now available online.

Alumni—Where can Law take you?
Ellen Jenkin’s first big move was to Wellington. She tells us of her journey from Law School to London and how mentoring helped along the way.
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