Applying

Applying

If you’re thinking about doing a Master of Laws (LLM), find out what you need to gain entry and apply for the programme you want to study.

Entry requirements

Entry to the LLM programme normally requires a law degree with at least a B average. Each application is considered individually and recognition can be given to other extensive practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind, such as:

• Other degrees or qualifications
• Research and writing (for example, published or unpublished articles)
• Special training and/or expertise in a particular area
• Appropriate work or other experience.

It is important to supply supporting information with your application (online or paper), together with any appropriate references or reports.

Approval to enrol for an LLM by dissertation and coursework or LLM by thesis depends on:

• Your qualifications
• Ability to research and write independently at the required level
• The acceptability of your proposed dissertation project
• The availability of resources
• The ability of the Faculty to provide adequate supervision.

If you are a graduate from a university other than Victoria, please submit a full transcript of your degree results with your application. Law graduates from outside New Zealand, please contact Victoria International.

How to apply

There are different steps to applying depending on what LLM programme you want to study.

International students

International students apply through Victoria International.

Apply for coursework

Enrol online by 10 December at Online Enrolment. You will be asked to submit alternative 500-level course preferences.

Apply for dissertation and coursework

Enrol online by 10 December at Online Enrolment. You will be asked to submit alternative 500-level course preferences. You will be contacted by the Postgraduate Administrator after you have submitted your application.

Apply for thesis

Do not enrol online. Complete both an application and enrolment form. Submit them to the Postgraduate Administrator. Applications can be made at any time but should be received by 10 January of the year you intend to study.

LAWS 581 Advanced Legal Study, a required course, is offered in Trimester One and Two. Plan your enrolment to coincide with the beginning of Trimester One or Two—view the trimester dates.

Apply for research

Admission to our higher-level research degrees is competitive. The selection panel will need to be confident that candidates can justify pursuing their masters-level study at this Law School.

You’ll need to complete both an application and enrolment form. Follow the information on Master’s by research admissions.