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Auckland Law School
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Study at New Zealand’s top-ranked Law School in the heart of Auckland’s legal precinct
In Ranked 65th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, Auckland Law School is recognised globally for the quality of its teaching, research, and student experience.
Located in the centre of Auckland’s legal and commercial district, you’ll study alongside a vibrant and diverse community while exploring a wide range of legal topics, including our distinctive strengths in Pacific Law, Environmental Law, and Human Rights Law.
Whether you are a law graduate looking to deepen your expertise or a non-law graduate ready for a new direction, we offer postgraduate programmes designed to help you advance your career in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Programme highlights
- A comprehensive and flexible curriculum with foundational and specialised law courses
- Opportunities to combine law with other disciplines through conjoint degrees
- Practical learning through mooting, legal clinics, and real-world projects
- Unique focus on Māori and Indigenous legal perspectives.
- Strong graduate outcomes, with alumni working across law, government, and business sectors
- Dedicated support including career guidance to help you succeed
Our top programmes
- Juris Doctor, JD - Our exciting new programme coming in 2028, ideal if you’re looking for a career change from a non-law background
- Master of Intellectual Property, MIP - One of the few specialised IP law degrees in NZ, with strong industry relevance
- Master of Laws, LLM - Our flexible Masters degree available with taught and research options
Popular programmes for international students
Bachelor of Laws
Gain the skills and knowledge that will equip you for a wide range of careers within the legal profession and beyond.
Postgraduate programmes
Explore your postgraduate study options with programmes designed for both law and non-law graduates.
Diplomas and Certificates in Law
Your pathway to a degree or expand your knowledge in law.
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Learn at the heart of Auckland’s law precinct
Be inspired by your environment. We are located within a few minute’s walk from our city’s courts, chambers and legal organisations.
Our unique spaces
Davis Law Library
Study at New Zealand’s largest law library and access the country’s largest collection of legal texts, statutes and commentaries.
Moot Court Room
Undergraduate students will experience simulated court proceedings in our Moot Court Room. Research your submission and present your oral argument with your peers.
Law Common Room
Socialise, unwind and collaborate with your peers in our dedicated student space for law students.
Prachi, India
After working as an intellectual property, media and entertainment lawyer in India, Prachi wanted to take the next step and delve deeper in international law.
Prachi, India
After working as an intellectual property, media and entertainment lawyer in India, Prachi wanted to take the next step and delve deeper in international law.
Student and alumni stories
Iqra, Pakistan
Iqra pursued a conjoint degree that seamlessly blended a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Arts. She is now a solicitor at a boutique law firm in Auckland.
Evelyn, China
After a couple years’ experience working at law firms in her home country of China, Evelyn is now pursuing a Master of Laws to advance her career.
Abhijeet, India
A Master of Laws degree has lead to a career as a Business Development Manager. “I had a great learning experience enhanced by the diverse culture, dedicated academic staff, and high-quality research facilities.”
Programmes
Undergraduate programmes
Postgraduate programmes
Subjects
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Environmental Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Public Law
Duration
4 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Environmental Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Public Law
Duration
1 or 1.5 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Asia Pacific Tax
- Avoidance Provisions
- Goods and Service Tax
- International Tax Law
- Tax Base
- Transfer Pricing
Duration
1 or 1.5 years
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Copyright and Design
- Intellectual Property and Practice
- Patent Practice
- Patent Law
- Trade Marks and Related Rights
- Trade Marks Practice
Duration
1 year
Intake
Semester One, Semester Two
Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Torts Law
- Contract Law
- Land Law
- Public Law
- Jurisprudence
- Māori Laws and Philosophy
Duration
3 years
Intake
New programme commencing 2028
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