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Master of Legal Studies

Masters Degree MLS
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The Master of Legal Studies degree emphasises creativity, communication, critical analysis, applied knowledge and problem solving in a variety of specialist disciplines.

180 points, 1.5 years

or 120 points, 1 year

Hamilton, Tauranga, Online

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Trimester A (March), Trimester B (July) and Trimester C (November)

Why study the Master of Legal Studies?

The curriculum will provide training in critical skills that are marketable across professions, such as the ability to "think like a lawyer" in solving problems and to make clearly written and logical arguments. It is a flexible, professionally aligned academic degree that addresses key aspects of human culture, communication, and society. It offers explicit pathways into the workforce as well as pathways for career progression or to higher degrees. Although the Master of Legal Studies will not qualify students to practice as a lawyer, it will provide graduates with the core competencies and skills required for law-related work. Students will gain practical legal knowledge that is flexible and transferable to a wide range of occupations, across the public and private sectors.

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Career Opportunities

  • Policy Analyst & Advisor
  • Mediator and/or Negotiator
  • Legal Researcher
  • Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
  • Local government advocacy
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade Worker
  • Corrections and Probation

180 points, 1.5 years

or 120 points, 1 year

Hamilton, Tauranga, Online

Papers offered differ by location. Find a Paper for full location info.

Trimester A (March), Trimester B (July) and Trimester C (November)

Degree information

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Scholarships and prizes

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Documents

For full requirements see the Regulations for the Master of Legal Studies.

 

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International Enquiries

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm

School of Law, Politics and Philosophy

Te Piringa Faculty of Law, The University of Waikato, Gate 7, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, New Zealand