Bachelor of Laws

Graduates will have a comprehensive knowledge of the NZ legal framework and its underlying concepts and principles with a particular understanding of commercial law applications. Graduates will have developed to a high level skills in critical and ethical analysis, problem-solving, research and written and oral communication. As well as meeting the requirements for admission as barristers and solicitors in NZ, graduates will be prepared for employment opportunities in a wide variety of occupations in commercial, non-commercial and government organisations operating both in NZ and internationally and for postgraduate study.

AUT is a contemporary New Zealand university focused on providing exceptional student opportunities and learning experiences, and graduate success in a context stimulated by impactful research and industry connectivity.

More than 26,000 students are enrolled at AUT in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, studying at one of the three campuses. AUT has consistently been a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment growth of both New Zealand and international students across a wide range of professional disciplines, and as a result we are now the second largest university in New Zealand.

AUT's teaching is innovative and student centred. AUT encourages students to collaborate, experiment and to experience working life beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, the university has a strong focus on innovative research in areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and nutrition.