Graduate Diploma in Laws
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Graduate Diploma in Laws
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Laws (GradDipLaws) adds onto your undergraduate Law studies and provides the opportunity to broaden your legal skillset, for example in media and technology law, commercial law and litigation, employment law, and many other areas offered at UC.
This Diploma is also a great option for those with a Law degree from overseas, or internationally qualified practitioners, to meet academic requirements for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
Graduate Diploma in Laws
Entry requirements
For entry to the Graduate Diploma in Laws, you will need to have previously completed either a Bachelor of Laws from an Aotearoa New Zealand university (or equivalent from overseas), or any other bachelor's degree plus at least three years of work experience in a related field.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Graduate Diploma in Laws
How do I plan my diploma?
The GradDipLaws is made up of 120 points of electives:
- Choose eight courses from these options
The programme begins in February or July and is completed within 1 year of full-time study or up to 4 years part-time.
For international students, this Certificate will meet New Zealand Council of Legal Education requirements to complete eight 300-level Law courses to apply to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand.
UC also offers a Graduate Certificate in Laws if you are assessed to need only four courses for admission.
Graduate Diploma in Laws
Further study
UC offers a range of postgraduate Law study:
Graduate Diploma in Laws
Career opportunities
Graduate Law studies will upskill your law expertise in specialist areas, and help you gain more broader understanding in areas of legal ethics, issues, and global policies.
This Diploma is good preparation for more advanced legal work in Aotearoa, as well as postgraduate Law research studies.
