Master of Laws
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 1–2 years full-time, 2–4 years part-time
With UC's Master of Laws (LLM by thesis) you get to develop in-depth expertise in a particular field of legal specialisation with individual supervision from one of our expert academics. Learn more about studying an LLM (by thesis) through our Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law.
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The Master of Laws degree offers a choice of over 40 topics for specialised research.
LLM (by thesis) students develop in-depth expertise in a particular field of legal specialisation, with individual supervision from one of our academic experts in Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law.
You must have a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) with at least a B+ Grade Point Average to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Laws or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
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The Master of Laws may be undertaken by thesis only (LAWS690 LLM Thesis).
The LLM takes 1–2 years full-time, or 2–4 years part-time. You can begin studies at the start of any month.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Laws.