QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 - Law
Ranked : #32
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015 - Law
Ranked : #33
The University of Auckland Faculty of Law
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The University of Auckland has, for more than a century, been dedicated to its mission to nurture scholars who will contribute to society by advancing knowledge and imparting it to new generations of students. Staff, students and supporters take pride in having contributed to The University of Auckland's reputation as New Zealand's flagship, research-led university, known for the excellence of its teaching, its research, and its service to its local, national and international communities.
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Planning your programme
Information to help you plan your programme of study.
*In exceptional circumstances, direct entry into the PhD may be possible for candidates with an outstanding LLB(Hons) degree.
*Some students may be eligible for an exemption from LAW 788 Legal Research Methodology. Details of eligibility for an exemption will be provided in the course outline. Students eligible for an exemption must contact a student advisors at the Auckland Law School Student Centre to apply for the exemption to be recorded.
Note: The University requires all students admitted into a programme to complete the Academic Integrity Course in their first semester
LL.M. Program
Auckland Law School's Master of Laws (LLM) suits full and part time students, who can select from a suite of three or five day courses, Saturday courses and half or full semester evening courses. Whether you are a pratitioner keen to upskill in an area, a local graduate looking to specialise or international student looking to gain a qualification from a leading Law School, our LLM will give you the flexibility and choice you are looking for. Students can choose from over twenty five taught courses and entry to the LLM is available throughout the year.
You can choose to complete your LLM by the traditional thesis route, through our ever popular taught courses, or a mixture of the two.
The LLM by research offers you the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in an area of personal interest to enhance your future employment opportunities either professionally or academically.
Approval to undertake the degree by major thesis usually requires a GPE of 6.0 or higher, or an LLB(Hons) degree.
The LLM by coursework offers the an opportunity to study areas in greater depth and complexity than within an undergraduate law degree. Our taught courses combine sophistication and technical difficulty in terms of legal content with relevant interdisciplinary subject matter and a focus on policy. Each course contains a significant research component, which is usually a 12,500 word research essay. You can also study one Masters course (30 points) from another faculty in the University of Auckland.
Where to live?
Inner city apartment
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Secure apartment buildings | Mostly only 1-2 bedrooms |
| Walking distance to University/city centre | Smaller than houses |
| May have gyms and other facilities | No outside living |
| May be furnished | Parking may cost extra |
| Living close to neighbours |
Suburban house
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| More options: apartment/house | Older houses can be cold/expensive to heat |
| Outside area (e.g. garden, lawn) | You must take care of the outside area |
| Generally more space/bigger rooms | Time/cost to get to the University |
| Free parking | Not usually furnished |
University accommodation
Halls of Residence
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Five locations available | First-year students only |
| Mentoring and support services | |
| Secure buildings | |
| Car parking is extra but very reasonably priced ($20-$30 per week) |
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| Walk to University/city centre | |
| All have recreation and study spaces | |
| Bicycle parking |
For more information, see Halls of Residence
University flats/apartments
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Eight locations | 5-20 minute walk to City Campus |
| More independent lifestyle | Not all have lockable bike storage |
| Fully furnished | |
| Recreation space | |
| Car parking is extra but very reasonably priced ($20-$30 per week). |
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| Water, electricity, gas, heating and internet included |
For more information, see University flats/apartments
Message from an Alumni
“I absolutely loved the LLM programme. I was able to deeply research topics I was passionate about, and the flexible structure gave me lots of choice in the way I studied. The small class sizes and lecturer to student ratio made for a very supportive learning environment.
“I had always thought about undertaking postgraduate study, and I chose the Auckland Law School because it offered me the best programme for what I wanted to achieve. Through my specialisation, Environmental Law, I was able to focus on the legal impacts and implications of climate change in the Pacific. I loved being able to join my two key research areas under one umbrella.
“I am hoping my qualification will allow me to pursue my dream of working with Pacific communities, countries and governments around the issue of climate change in the Pacific region.
“Another reason I enjoyed my time at Law School was the support network – especially the Pacific Islands Law Students’ Association. It’s an amazing community and I had both mentors and friends within it. There are a lot of support services available to Pacific students.
“A postgraduate law degree gives you the ability to think critically, research deeply and articulate findings. I am very excited about my future career and where my LLM will take me.”
Kya Lal recently graduated with a Master of Laws (First Class Honours), specialising in Environmental Law.
