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Can you do a law degree online in NZ?
Our highly practical Diploma in Law sets you up to explore new career opportunities or enhance your current role. The online component of the Diploma will allow you to fit your studies around work and family commitments. Credit completed Diploma papers towards your first and second years of a Bachelor of Laws.
Where can I study law in NZ?
Auckland Law School
Auckland Law School is the top-ranked law school in Aotearoa New Zealand and one of the best law schools in the world (QS World University Rankings in Law, 2020). The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a four-year (eight-semester) degree if you are studying full-time.
Can you study a law degree online?
Our LLB Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) degree is offered via distance learning, complete with comprehensive supervision of your dissertation. You do not need to have completed your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) with London Met to enrol on this programme. International students are also welcome.
Can I study law part time in NZ?
The LLB takes four years of full-time study to complete. You can also study it part time.
How much does a law degree cost NZ?
New Zealand residents who enroll in a law degree pay $5,798 for a year of study. Because government subsidies may not be available for international students, these fees may increase for those studying from another country. To get the most current fee schedule, students should contact the university of their choice.
What do lawyers earn in New Zealand?
The median (average) salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZ$115,848 per year (NZ$55.70 per hour), which is 110\% higher than the national median (average) salary. Lawyer salary range: NZ$41,212 to NZ$200,000 (excluding bonuses and benefits).
What is the best university to study law in New Zealand?
The University of Auckland Law School
New Zealand’s top ranked law school at the country’s top-ranked university. The University of Auckland Law School is ranked in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject as the best place to study law in New Zealand based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.
What are the entry requirements for law?
The minimum requirement to study law is a NQF level 4 certificate, which a National Senior Certificate or a Senior Certificate. For most universities a minimum Admissions Point Score (APS) score of 21 points is need for admission, but you’ll find that certain universities requires a minimum of 33 points to study law.