Graduate Diploma in Laws
Course details
About the course
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.
Entry requirements
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, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Laws or 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.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.