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2020
Introduction to Law
He Kupu Arataki mō te Ture
Law.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Laws
47
INTERNSHIPS
completed by UC Law students
in Aotearoa and overseas
in 2018
Contents | Ngā Kai o Roto
Why study at UC? Plan your degree Subject guide
1 Welcome to Law 20 Bachelor of Criminal Justice 25 Subjects
2 Study Law at UC 21 Bachelor of Laws
4 Active student community 22 Certificates
6 Ground-breaking 23 Double degrees More information
academic leadership 24 Graduate and postgraduate options
8 A world of possibility 28 Specialisations and
career opportunities
10 Teaching innovation
31 Frequently asked questions
12 Learning with purpose
33 Other UC publications
14 Student empowerment
16 Building resilience
18 Real-world experience Cover: Bachelor of Laws students Scott and Caitlin
attend court while undertaking the NZ Police Prosecution
Service Internship.
Published Mātahi-ā-te-tau | May 2019. Information is
correct at the time of print, but is subject to change.
The University’s official regulations are at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Welcome to Law
E ngā pītau whakarei Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha The School is also home to
o tēnei waka, nāia te reo University of Canterbury (UC) Aotearoa New Zealand’s only
Te Kura Ture | School of Law has Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.
rāhiri e karanga atu over 140 years of experience in This is proving a popular choice
ki a koutou. leading legal research and teaching. for students who are interested
Internationally recognised with in taking a 360-degree look at the
Tauti mai ki Te Kura Ture! world-ranked academics, the criminal justice system and its
School has built on this tradition processes. Our close links with
Tēnā koutou katoa. and its mission is to produce a new employers in the field provide
generation of highly employable, learning opportunities outside the
community-focused professionals classroom too.
who will make a difference to the
world – tangata tū, tangata ora. Please do not hesitate to get in
touch with a Student Advisor
UC Law offers a ground-breaking or our Liaison team if you have
programme of clinical legal any questions at all about
education as part of the undergraduate study at UC.
Bachelor of Laws. Students
engage with civil society, the legal
profession, and the wider business
community through internships
Professor Ursula Cheer
and a student-run community Dean | Amo Ture
advice service. School of Law | Te Kura Ture
www.canterbury.ac.nz 1
UC’s Bachelor of
Criminal Justice (BCJ)
degree is the
1ST
of its kind in
Aotearoa New Zealand
Study Law at UC
A World of Possibility
UC Law courses develop your
skills, local work experience, and
UC Law arms students with the knowledge and skills international partnerships. This
to make a real difference in society. Take a look at means UC Criminal Justice and
our reasons why Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law is Law graduates are globally aware
unique, and hear from our students about what you can and geared up for success in their
profession (page 8).
achieve while studying Law at UC.
Active student Ground-breaking Teaching innovation
community academic leadership At Te Kura Ture | UC School of
UC Law has a clear identity on UC Law has always had a Law, we use research to better
campus and creates a strong reputation for scholarship. understand how the way we
sense of belonging through its UC academics write many teach can be of most benefit to
active student community. It’s of the text books used in students (page 10).
a collegial – not competitive – the study of the law and use
environment in which you can be their connections, locally and
your best (page 4). internationally, to bring Learning with purpose
world-class speakers to talk to
our students (page 6). Think about law in the real world,
not just as academic theory
(page 12).
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Student empowerment
At UC Law, we empower students
to achieve their goals and
encourage them to support
student-led projects and
initiatives (page 14).
Building resilience
UC’s teaching approach and
extra-curricular activities help
prepare you for the pressures
of the workplace (page 16).
Real-world experience
Te Kura Ture | UC School
of Law facilitates
opportunities for
students to observe,
experience, and be part
of the legal profession
in action (page 18).
Rebekah — CREATING POLICY FOR PEOPLE
Studying towards a Bachelor of Laws and
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and
International Relations, and Geography
www.canterbury.ac.nz 3
6
Law faculty clubs
‘It’s a very collegial atmosphere
Active student
— everyone wants everyone to
do well. The focus is on support
rather than competition.
community
Clubs like LAWSOC offer lots
of events to bring students
together. There’s good
academic support and help
The School has a clear identity on campus and creates from older students as well.
a collegial – not competitive – environment in which There’s a really strong
you can be your best. student presence at Law
School and people are
Clubs Pasifika Law Students’ Society supported and encouraged
UC’s clubs help you to get involved, interact with This club is dedicated to promoting awareness
to get involved. Clubs like
others, and to develop the skills you’ll need to for pasifika perspectives of the law and pasifika LAWSOC offer a great way to
get on with people from different backgrounds. legal issues within Te Kura Ture | School of Law. meet others, plus there’s the
There are six Law faculty clubs — each catering to benefit of their tutorials and
different backgrounds. CRIMSOC academic support.’
CRIMSOC is dedicated to all things
LAWSOC Jordan Halligan (pictured right)
criminal justice.
LAWSOC aims to represent the interests of law Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a
students and to enhance the student experience Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation
UC Women in Law and Accounting
of law school, both academically and socially.
UC Women in Law is all about Law Clerk, Wynn Williams
empowering women in Te Kura Ture | School of
Te Pūtairiki Law and beyond.
Te Pūtairiki main objectives are to foster
the whakawhanaungatanga, togetherness, Law for Change
of Māori Law students; to provide support,
guidance, and pastoral care; and to facilitate Empowering young New Zealanders to use their
academic excellence. legal skills in the public interest.
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www.canterbury.ac.nz 5
Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law
has been producing outstanding
legal graduates for
140+ YEARS
‘Our leading research not
Ground-breaking
only makes a difference to
society, it makes a difference
to students in the
academic leadership
classroom, everyday.’
Dr John Hopkins (pictured right)
Professor of Law
Scholarship at Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law is at
School of Law | Te Kura Ture
the forefront nationally. Our lecturers publish many
law text books and use their connections to bring
world-class speakers to present to our students.
Research that impacts are highly topical in many parts of the world, More information
on society including Aotearoa New Zealand, both before
www.canterbury.ac.nz/law
the courts and legislatures and in public debates
Law, as an applied discipline, means research around the management and sharing of water. www.canterbury.ac.nz/support
that influences policy, and the profession
can make a big impact on society. UC Law
academics break new ground with research
Responding to natural disasters
into legal responses in areas such as climate Dr John Hopkins and Dr Toni Collins are leading
and social change, technology, international a three-year project, as part of the Wellington
law, humanitarian law, media, medicine, and Resilience project being coordinated and funded
sport. Some areas where UC Law researchers are by the multi-disciplinary Te Hiranga Rū
impacting society: QuakeCoRE Centre of Research Excellence in
Seismic Resilience. It aims to provide a far
Indigenous Water Rights deeper understanding of both the risks and
the likely impact of a major seismic event in
Dr Elizabeth Macpherson received a $16,589 grant Te Whanganui-ā-Tara Wellington region with
in 2018 from the New Zealand Law Foundation to a particular focus on multi-storey buildings
support her research on Indigenous Water Rights in CBD. The project will provide policy makers
in Comparative Law. Indigenous rights in water on what legal changes are needed to make a
seismic event in the city “survivable”.
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28%
of Law graduates
undertook an internship
as part of their studies
‘The way students can set
A world of possibility
up clubs and events, and get
involved in different ways,
makes it a really attractive
place to be. I think UC
Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law offers many is unique in terms of the
opportunities it provides.
opportunities for senior students to engage with the
While essays aren’t my forté,
wider community on a local and international level. UC allows me to play to my
strengths and demonstrate my
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Internships skills and abilities in a variety
UC is the only university in Aotearoa offering By studying LAWS 382 Legal Internship, you of ways inside and outside the
a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. It takes a will develop expertise in the real world lecture theatre.’
360-degree look at the criminal justice system – interviewing, statement-taking, memoranda,
and brings in other subjects such as sociology negotiation, meetings, and trial preparation. The Vinnie Adams (pictured right)
and psychology. It combines multi-disciplinary essence of the course is learning and applying Studying towards a Bachelor of Criminal
study with a strong vocational focus and can legal and business skills in the workplace, either Justice and a Bachelor of Laws
lead to careers in law enforcement, corrections, as a volunteer or as a compensated intern. Two Inaugural President, CRIMSOC
offender rehabilitation, working with young students are selected each year to complete an
offenders, security, and border control. internship with Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa
New Zealand Police Prosecution Service.
LAWS 386 – Clinical Additionally, two students are selected for the More information
Legal Studies LAWS 373 Washington Internship based in the www.canterbury.ac.nz/law
US Congress in Washington DC. www.canterbury.ac.nz/support
This course gives UC students applied legal
skills and selected management skills training
in a context that replicates practice in both Exchanges
business and legal services sectors. Studying In addition, senior students with good grades
this course, you may assist clients with legal may apply to study abroad as part of the
and business-related problems. You may also UC Exchange programme. In recent years,
complete outreach in prisons or schools, or Law students have studied in such diverse
partner with pro bono lawyers and Te Ture locations as Nottingham, Copenhagen, Paris, and
Whānui o Waitaha | Community Law Canterbury British Columbia.
to take legal action in suitable cases.
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different career pathways
within the police service,
ranging from youth education
to criminal investigations
‘Effective learning is about
Teaching innovation
attitude and motivation.
How good students feel about
themselves in class enhances
how well they learn, so I use
We use research to better understand how the way we strategies to help the students
feel more confident. This
teach can be of most benefit to students. does not just mean being nice
to students, having fun, and
Research-led teaching The Group has presented its findings at law giving out prizes (which I do)
schools around Aotearoa and has published
Teaching within Te Kura Ture | School of Law is
reports. Its work has been supported by funding
but also means treating them
research-led and helps equip students with the
from Ako Aotearoa Southern Hub. like adults, respecting them,
knowledge to make a difference. Our lecturers and asking that they respect
are leading researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand
and respected internationally for the important Practical and innovative and help each other.
textbooks they write and their role as public UC Law has a strong reputation in the traditional The other part of this strategy
commentators on the law. field of law such as contract, tort, land, and is to challenge and facilitate
criminal law. It also offers innovative courses in
Three of our faculty members have received
areas such as media law, international human
students to take responsibility
University Teaching Awards in the last three
rights law, and gender and the law. See pages 28 for their behaviour and
years, and our Dean received the National
Teaching Award in 2017. for more areas of specialisation. learning in class and to develop
their self-regulatory skills.
Improving legal education This is what flying free is
The Socio-Legal Research Group at Te Kura Ture
all about.’
UC School of Law is exploring new methods Professor Ursula Cheer (pictured right)
of good practice for teaching legal skills. The
Dean | Amo Ture,
Group has completed a project on effective large
School of Law | Te Kura Ture
group teaching and is currently undertaking
a longitudinal study designed to support the
development of a student profile for Bachelor of
Laws degrees taught at Aotearoa universities.
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Law is ranked in the
TOP
150
worldwide*
‘My goal is to become a
Learning
barrister in the criminal or
civil area. I have a passion for
getting up and talking, and I
with purpose
love the way you must think
quickly and express yourself
clearly in Court. You have to
think through each case and
Think about law in the real world, not just as look for ways to turn it in
academic theory. your favour.
I absolutely adore the fact
Impact the world… Prepare for a corporate that law gets you working with
while studying law career people on a day-to-day basis.
Te Kura Ture | School of Law students acquire About half our graduates choose to work in And it’s not just one type of
critical thinking and analytical skills through law firms, many specialising in corporate or person. You’re working with
exercises and applications that have real commercial law in Aotearoa or overseas. We people from every corner of
impact. For example, our students prepared a offer a wide range of commercial law options society, from gang members
submission to the United Nations on the human as well as courses that focus on developing
and multimillionaire art
rights impacts of the 2011 earthquakes, assisted real-world skills such as client interviewing,
Law for Change New Zealand with court action advocacy, and negotiation. collectors to nurses and police
against EQC, and helped prepare the prosecution Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law is part of
officers. I love being able to
case against alleged forestry safety violations Te Rāngai Umanga me te Ture | College of help different people and tell
leading to deaths. Business and Law, so our lecturers and tutors are their stories.
Another way we prepare you is through practical closely connected to the business world. Many It is never a boring day!’
internships, and the Clinical Legal Studies UC students choose to study law and commerce
Programme which offers work with UC Law as a double degree, and graduates are sought Emma Pairman (pictured right)
Clinic, Te Ture Whānui o Waitaha | Community after in careers such as insurance, accountancy, Bachelor of Laws
Law Canterbury, and outreach clinics. banking, finance, and business. Junior Crown Solicitor
*
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019.
12 2020 Introduction to Lawwww.canterbury.ac.nz 13
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Community Law Centres
around Aotearoa New Zealand
‘I went to work at a law firm
Student
over the summer and without
the research skills I’ve learned
at UC I would have been
empowerment
totally lost. The lecturers
here prepare you really well
for the real world. They all
have different styles and
Come to UC Law and we will give you opportunities to personalities too, so there’s
challenge yourselves and do things you may not have never a dull moment!
thought possible. At UC, you’re supported to go
forward with whatever you’re
Challenge yourself Get an edge with BCJ interested in. Ultimately,
At UC Law, we empower students to achieve The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is the I’d love to have a career in
their goals and encourage them to support only university qualification in Aotearoa that is human rights. I really enjoy
student-led projects and initiatives. Some of the dedicated to providing a practical background helping people, however big or
ways that we do this is to: for students seeking careers in areas like
policing, corrections, and national security. BCJ
small, and law gives you such
• provide opportunities to take part in mooting;
graduates will have an edge over others in the an amazing opportunity to
debating; competitions; the annual Law
Revue; and other challenging, fun events crime and justice job markets, in an area of do that. You’re always doing
growing international specialisation. something that’s going to help
• support an innovative clinical legal studies
programme that provides students with As a BCJ student, you will receive training from someone else.’
opportunities to work on real issues and cases some of the nation’s leading experts in areas
such as criminal law, criminal psychology, Bex Falconer (pictured right)
• give you access to the most established Law criminology, corrections, and gang behaviour, Studying towards a Bachelor of Laws,
internship course of any Aotearoa law school and will be well-equipped on graduation for and a Bachelor of Arts in Media and
• organise guest lectures by Supreme Court interesting and well-paid job opportunities. Communication, and Political Science and
judges and top international lawyers The qualification carries full endorsement from International Relations
• offer international exchanges, including the Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice, Ara Poutama Former President, UCWIL (UC Women in Law)
US Congressional Internship Programme Aotearoa | Department of Corrections, and Ngā
Pirihimana o Aotearoa | New Zealand Police, all
• support active Law clubs – all run by students.
of which have senior members involved in the
governance and development of the
degree programme.
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4.8%
expected growth in the
employment of lawyers by 2020*
‘UC gave me critical
Building resilience
analytical skills and the
ability to conceptualise and
solve a problem in a more
in-depth way.
UC’s teaching approach and extracurricular activities Nothing was ever off the
help prepare you for the pressures of the workplace. table. I was never discouraged
from anything, if I wanted
Learn workplace skills Applied learning to challenge myself, UC was
always incredibly willing
There’s law in everything. We aim to expose We provide opportunities to apply your
to help.
students to all the opportunities that a future knowledge and skills through internships,
in law could entail, and give them the flexibility student competitions, and volunteering. These By the time I left UC, I already
and resilience to explore and try new things. UC experiences deepen your skillset, awareness of had a good knowledge of how
Law will give students the ability to welcome others, working knowledge, and employability.
challenges with an open mind, juggle competing They can also inform your learning and skill
things work in the job I am
priorities, work under pressure, stay calm and development in the classroom. doing now.’
work to deadlines – all vital skills for Students may complete paid or unpaid work Janelle Coradine (pictured right)
the workplace. with law or commercial firms, or organisations
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
You learn to work in teams just as you will such as Community Law, the Ombudsman,
and Religious Studies
in a law firm, how to navigate professional Police, Prisons, City Mission, Howard League
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Diplomacy
relationships and work with others, and how for Penal Reform, and Te Reo o te Taiao | Forest
and International Relations
to develop client empathy and exercise good and Bird. This helps students to become more
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
judgement. We provide you with the opportunity professionally work-ready and to build the
Communications and Advocacy Director,
to apply these skills in the working environment. connections that become stepping stones
Save the Children New Zealand
to employment.
For example, every year UC students work with
the Family Law Clinic, and through this they
experience lawyers and their clients in
real-world situations to learn the practicalities
*
2017 MBIE Occupational Outlook. of the justice system.
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students completed the
Family Law Advice Initiative
in 2018
‘I worked for the Family Legal
Real-world
Advice Clinic at the Law
Courts. I sat with the lawyers
while they interviewed their
experience
clients and recorded the facts
and advice. I sometimes took
the clients through their court
order application which was
With UC Law, you will couple professional knowledge submitted to the judge. A lot of
with work-ready skills. the work is quite urgent.
You see how a lawyer advises,
Real cases: internships (CLC) and UC students play a big part in and how the law applies in real
UC has one of the most established Law
delivering free legal advice, information and cases which is really useful! It’s
representation to over 18,000 people a year.
internship courses of any Aotearoa New Zealand
Students have the opportunity to contribute to
really interesting when you are
law school. This course, and the clinical and
law reform and may choose clinics in their areas presented with a mass of facts
community work experience available, can really
of interest. and have to work out what’s
give your CV the edge over other graduates.
relevant and what’s not. Some
Previous internships have included work Real world: of the cases are very difficult
with the town and city councils, law firms,
government agencies such as Te Papa Atawhai
community engagement and involve people who don’t
Department of Conservation, and Oranga In addition to gaining a degree of outstanding have a lot of options.
Tamariki | Ministry for Children national office. quality, UC Law students are involved in dealing
They really do need our help.
UC Law students may also apply for internships with real people with real problems, helping the
with Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa | New Zealand community and gaining critical practical skills A lot of it is about people skills,
Police Prosecution Service, or US Congress in in the process. UC encourages all Law students earning a client’s trust so you
Washington DC. to complete volunteer work in the community can get the best information
before graduating, whether through internships, out of them.’
Real law: clinics assisting the CLC, or other ways of applying
knowledge learned in lectures. Ellen McClay (pictured right)
The School has a partnership with Te Ture
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
Whānui o Waitaha | Community Law Canterbury
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Bachelor of BCJ
Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Criminal Bachelor of Criminal Justice – typical degree structure
Justice (BCJ) is unique in Year 1
Aotearoa
CRJU CRJU1 CRJU1 HSRV HSRV PSYC PSYC MAOR 165
101 150 160 103 104 105 106 or 108
New Zealand; the Year 2
first degree of its CRJU
2022
CRJU 201 or
SOCI 218
MAOR
219
HSRV
210
SOCI
293
PHIL
139
200
Level
200
Level3
kind that combines
Year 3
multidisciplinary CRJU 301 or 300 300 300 200 200
academic study with a
CRJU 302 or SOCI 358
LAWS 366 Level Level Level Level Level
strong vocational focus. Compulsory core courses BCJ (Schedule B) elective courses
1 Students enrolling in the LLB/BCJ double degree will enrol in LAWS 101 instead of CRJU 150 and CRJU 160.
Criminal Justice studies take a 360-degree look 2 You must pass either LAWS 202 (30 points) or CRJU 202 (15 points).
at the whole criminal justice system and its 3 If LAWS 202 passed, then 45 points from BCJ Schedule B at 200-level. If CRJU 202 passed, then 60 points from BCJ Schedule B
processes, including governance, enforcement, at 200-level.
For the BCJ course schedule visit, www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/bcj_regs.shtml
rehabilitation, and improvement. The degree Each small block represents a 15-point course. Large blocks represent 30-point courses.
draws together UC’s expertise in criminology,
sociology, developmental and abnormal
psychology, policing, criminal law and procedure,
and human services. UC enjoys close links with Law (30 points). The remaining 200-level Further study
employers in the crime and justice fields. points, to reach a total of 120 or 135* points for
UC offers a Master of Criminal Justice, as well as
the second year, will be selected from a list of
other qualifications in similar subjects, such as
prescribed electives. The remaining 100-level
Recommended preparation points may be included.
Law and Psychology.
The BCJ does not require a background in any At third year, there are 45 compulsory points,
specific subject at school and is open to all with a choice of 45 points at 300-level from the
Career opportunities
students with entry to the University. list of prescribed electives, to reach a total of Graduates of UC’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice
90 points. The remaining 30 points at 200-level degree will have an edge over others in the crime
Degree structure are from the list of prescribed electives. and justice job markets in an area of national
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations need and growing international specialisation.
The Bachelor of Criminal Justice requires 360
points. These are made up of: The BCJ will prepare you for a career in all aspects
Double degrees of criminal justice, in particular roles within
• a series of 16 compulsory courses (comprising
It is possible to combine a BCJ degree with a Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa | New Zealand Police,
either 255 or 270* points)
second degree, such as Arts, Law, or Science. Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice, and Ara
• the remainder of the points taken from a list Normally you can complete a double degree Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections.
of prescribed electives. (BCJ plus three-year degree) in five years, but The degree is also relevant to work in many other
In the first year, students will take 120 points, some combinations may take longer. government departments including prisons,
as indicated in the diagram (the remaining BCJ/LLB students will take LAWS 101 instead of probation, and parole; criminal justice policy;
15 points of 100-level courses would usually CRJU 150 and CRJU 160. BCJ only students will forensics; public and private investigation and
be taken in the second year). All 100-level take CRJU 150 and CRJU 160. security; and social work.
courses are compulsory. The multidisciplinary www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
courses include studies of History, Human If you want to enrol for a double degree, you
Services, Criminal Justice, Forensics, Philosophy, should consult the Liaison Office, or the student
Psychology, Law, Sociology, Linguistics, and advisory staff in Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law More information
Māori and Indigenous Studies. and the other College. School of Law | Te Kura Ture
In the second year, students must take either See page 23 for more information on T: +64 3 369 3888
75 or 90 compulsory 200-level points, depending double degrees. E: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
on whether students take CRJU 202 Criminal Law www.canterbury.ac.nz/law
and Procedure (15 points) or LAWS 202 Criminal
*
The difference of 15 points relates to whether you enrol in
LAWS 202 or CRJU 202. BCJ/LLB double degree students take
LAWS 202.
20 2020 Introduction to LawBachelor of Laws LLB
The mission statement for Bachelor of Laws – typical degree structure
UC’s Te Kura Ture Year 1
100 1 100 100 100 100
School of Law is ‘the
LAWS LAWS
101 110 Level Level Level Level Level
internationally recognised, Year 2
professionally relevant, 200
Level
200
Level
200
Level
200
Level
community focused
Year 3
Law School’. 200 LAWS 300 300 300 300 300
Level 301 Level Level Level Level Level
Students gain a professional degree of
outstanding quality in four years. In addition, Year 4
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students deal with 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
real people with real problems as part of the Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
innovative clinical studies programme at UC.
Our students hone critical practical skills in the Compulsory Law courses Optional Law courses Non-Law courses
process of helping the community. 1 May include CRJU 101 and CRJU 160.
Each small block represents a 15-point course. Large blocks represent 30 point courses.
Recommended preparation
The study of Law does not require a background have not completed the 75 points at 100-level Further study
in any specific subject at school, and entry to the will take the remainder of those, plus fewer
If you want to establish a point of difference from
first year of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is open to 200-level courses.
other Law graduates, but do not want to complete
all students with University Entrance. In their third and fourth years, students will a double degree, you could consider postgraduate
You will need to have good reading, writing, and take LAWS 301 Equity and Trusts and any other study. Postgraduate options include:
analytical skills. Subjects such as English, drama, remaining compulsory courses, plus the
• Master of Laws
economics, te reo Māori, languages, history, and 13 optional Law courses. LAWS 398 Legal Ethics
classical studies are useful preparation. is required if you wish to be admitted as a • Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
Barrister and Solicitor. • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Degree structure www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Career opportunities
The LLB is made up of the following: Double degrees
• eight compulsory Law courses With one of the largest Law internship courses
Many Law students also study towards a second
of any Aotearoa New Zealand law school, this UC
• 13 optional Law courses degree, with the BA, BCom, and BSc the most
programme and the clinical and community work
• 75 points of non-Law courses popular. The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)
experience available can really give your résumé
(five 100-level courses). degree is also a good fit as a double degree with
an edge over other graduates.
the LLB. Normally you can complete a double
In the first year students must take: Graduates can become a practice solicitor,
degree (LLB plus three-year degree) in
• LAWS 101 Legal System: Legal Method and five-and-a-half years, but some combinations in-house lawyer, or a self-employed barrister.
Institutions (30 points) may take longer. Recent UC graduates have also found roles as
• LAWS 110 Legal Foundations, Research and research counsel, judge’s clerk, policy analyst, and
If you are considering a double degree you
Writing (15 points) Māori development advisor.
should get advice from the School of Law or the
• and up to 75 points from other degree courses.* Liaison Office and the College offering the other Legal skills of research, writing, analysis, and
degree. See page 23 for more information about reasoning are highly prized in many professions
double degrees. such as politics, policy, public service, foreign
Limited entry into second year affairs, journalism, publishing, immigration,
With good grades in LAWS 101 and LAWS 110
Bachelor of Laws Honours and business.
(normally at least a B) students can advance into www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
200-level Law courses, all of which are subject Students who achieve a satisfactory standard in
to limited entry. In their second year, students their first two years of study may be invited to
who have completed the 75 points at 100-level enter the honours programme. If you meet the More information
will take four of the five compulsory 200-level criteria, you enrol in three additional School of Law | Te Kura Ture
courses (Public Law, Criminal Law, Law of Law courses: T: +64 3 369 3888
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• LAWS 420 Honours Research Paper
*
ACIS 152, ACCT 152, ACIS 252, ACCT 252, and CRJU 150 are not • LAWS 430 Honours Dissertation.
approved courses
www.canterbury.ac.nz 21Certificates
Certificate in Criminal Justice Certificate in While it is desirable to complete the CUP
For those wanting a career change into the University Preparation full-time in one 13 week semester, it is possible
to study part-time. Distance/flexible options
criminal justice fields, or who are only available The Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) are also available. Students who want to enrol
to study part-time, or not wanting to study the is a one-semester programme designed for in one or more CUP courses are able to do
full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, this students who do not meet the requirements so by enrolling in a Certificate of Proficiency
certificate is the best option for you. for University Entrance or who have been out of Preparatory (COP PREP). A number of CUP courses
The Certificate in Criminal Justice (CertCJ) is also study for a substantial period. are available through distance learning.
a professionally relevant qualification for those Students who successfully complete the
already employed within the sector who wish to programme will be eligible to apply for entry to CUP courses*
enhance their current skills and knowledge. 100-level degree courses at UC. The Certificate comprises four courses:
CUP intakes are in February, June, and November. BRDG 006 and three optional courses.
Certificate in Criminal Justice –
possible structure CUP welcomes students who: Course Course title
code
Year 1 Level • have recently finished Year 13 programmes but
missed University Entrance BRDG 006** Academic Communication
CRJU 100 100 100 and Study Skills
101 Level Level Level • are under 20 and left school without
BRDG 011 Individuals in Society
Optional courses from the Bachelor
University Entrance
Core course BRDG 014 Teacher Education and
of Criminal Justice degree schedule A,
except for LAWS 101 • have been out of study for a number of years Educational Studies
Each block represents a 15-point course.
and want to refresh their study skills and BRDG 016 Mathematics Part One
obtain further background knowledge before
BRDG 017 Mathematics Part Two
beginning a degree programme
The Certificate comprises four courses BRDG 018 Statistics: Data and Probability
(60 points) at 100-level, and can be completed • are Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian BRDG 019 Statistics: Probability
in a minimum of one semester full-time or up Citizens or Permanent Residents who are Distributions and Inference
to a maximum of four years part-time. LAWS 101 proficient in English.
BRDG 023 Chemistry
may not be included. If you are under 18, you must meet the literacy BRDG 024 Physics
The Certificate in Criminal Justice can be and numeracy requirements for University BRDG 025 Biology
used as a stepping-stone to the Bachelor of Entrance and provide evidence of support from
BRDG 028 Accounting
Criminal Justice. your school.
BRDG 029 Economics
To study the Certificate, you must meet the entry www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started BRDG 032 Special Topic
requirements of the University. /transition/certificate
BRDG 034 Making the World a Better Place:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses Ideals and Realities
Programme structure and duration BRDG 035 Pacific Migration, European
More information The CUP programme helps students to develop Expansion and the Treaty
the skills necessary for successful university of Waitangi
School of Law | Te Kura Ture
study, including time management; oral and
T: +64 3 369 3598 *
Courses are under review and may change. See
written communication; analytical, critical, and www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/transition/certificate
E: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
problem solving; and interpersonal, group, and for the latest information.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/law **
Compulsory.
teamwork skills.
In the February and June intakes, the core course
BRDG 006 Academic Communication and Study More information
Skills is delivered in partnership with Hagley UC Liaison | Te Rōpū Takawaenga
College on the UC campus. Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
Māori and Pasifika students can study the core E: liaison@canterbury.ac.nz
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of the connective grouping – Te Waka Talanoa. /transition/certificate
An academic pathway will be designed around
a student’s individual needs via another three
courses that make up the CUP certificate.
22 2020 Introduction to LawDouble degrees
Working towards two BSpC/BCJ, BSpC/LLB
degrees at the same time The BSpC degree is flexible and students may
wish to combine it with the study of an LLB
means you may complete or BCJ.
some combinations in
four or five years. LLB/BA, LLB/BCom, LLB/BCJ, LLB/BSc
A typical LLB double degree combination may
You will graduate with two different bachelor’s be completed in five-and-a-half years, although
degrees, giving you career flexibility and this will involve increased course loads in
different opportunities. For those who have some years.
interests in diverse areas, a double degree can Students enrolling in these options must include
broaden your skillset, provide complementary LAWS 101 and LAWS 110 in their first year. If they
and enhanced knowledge, and give you the are seeking to complete in the minimum time,
flexibility to work in a number of different they must also complete the 75-point, non-Law
subjects when you graduate. component of the LLB in the first year.
You can enrol in two degrees at the same time,
and are usually able to cross-credit (share) More information ‘I liked the idea of obtaining a
courses in common, up to a maximum of
120 points. Certain combinations of degrees may
Careful course planning is necessary when you powerful degree that’ll enable
allow additional cross-credits or exemptions.
are planning on studying double or conjoint
me to do great things and
degrees, to avoid overload and to ensure all
requirements for each degree are met. create a positive change in the
BA/BCJ world. I enjoy learning about
Contact the Liaison team – see
A BA/BCJ double degree may be completed in www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison the complexity of the
five years. www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
New Zealand legal system and
the various modes of violence
and theories within society.’
Sharna Moffat
Studying towards a Bachelor of Criminal
Justice and a Bachelor of Laws
www.canterbury.ac.nz 23Graduate and
postgraduate options
Study specialist areas and/or
broaden your research
The School has a particularly strong reputation
in the fields of International Law and Governance
and offers a unique integrated master’s
programme in International Law and Politics.
Students also have the opportunity to further
their studies in areas of specific expertise offered
by the School.
Alongside the specialist taught programme, the
School also offers a variety of research-focused
degrees. The Master of Laws (LLM) offers students
the chance to undertake short research papers in
three subject areas plus a dissertation or a single
thesis option. There is also a PhD programme.
Additional benefits at UC
Research Career opportunities
• Postgraduate students are welcomed as an
integral part of the Law School and enjoy the Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law has two Postgraduate study allows you to develop
collegial atmosphere between students research clusters – the Centre for Commercial in-depth expertise in particular fields of legal
and staff. and Corporate Law and the International specialisation, broaden your knowledge in a
and Comparative Law Group – both of which range of legal subjects, and combine law study
• LAWSOC and CRIMSOC have over 1,000 welcome postgraduate involvement. with related subjects.
members and are very active, organising
many social and academic events throughout The School has strong international links and Postgraduate Law study can lead to careers
the year. students are encouraged and supported in in the legal profession, the public sector, and
developing their international research profile. non-governmental organisations among many
• The Māori Law Students’ Association, other career paths. Our alumni include leading
Te Pūtairiki, and Pasifika Law Students’ academics and policy makers in Aotearoa
Society, provide supportive environments for New Zealand and abroad.
Māori and Pasifika Law students.
Qualification Description Requires Start date Duration
Graduate Diploma The GradDipCJ allows you to further your study A bachelor’s degree. February 1 year full-time;
in Criminal Justice with a vocationally oriented qualification in 4 years part-time
GradDipCJ Criminal Justice.
Master of The Master of Criminal Justice is a relevant BCJ with at least a B February 1 year full-time;
Criminal Justice qualification for those seeking employment in a range average in 60 points at 4 years maximum
MCJ of criminal justice sector occupations and professions, 300-level (or admitted
including Police, Corrections, the Ministry of Justice, with Academic
and in policy development and social service roles. Equivalent Standing).
Master of Laws The LLM degree is flexible and offers a wide choice of LLB (or equivalent) February or July; or 1–2 years full-time;
LLM topics for specialised research. Students will develop with good grades. anytime start for 2–4 years part-time
in-depth expertise through the conduct of research thesis-only
under the supervision of staff. It may be taken by
thesis, or a combination of research papers.
Master of Laws Designed for students who wish to develop specialist LLB (or equivalent) February or July 1–2 years
(International knowledge in international law and politics. Students with good grades. full-time;
Law and Politics) take courses in international law and international 2–4 years
LLM(IntLaw&Pols) politics, plus a dissertation. The degree prepares part-time
students for careers in the diplomatic service,
specialised legal practice, government, international
organisations, non-governmental organisations,
and the military.
24 2020 Introduction to LawINNOVATIVE
RESEARCH
Climate Change,
Indigenous Water Rights,
Surrogacy, Feminist Judgments,
Brain Fingerprinting
Subjects
Criminal Justice 26
Law 27
www.canterbury.ac.nz 25Criminal Justice Double degree combinations
Students can combine study of a BCJ with
BCJ, CertCJ
that of another degree, making it a popular
Criminal Justice looks at the criminal justice combination eg, with the Bachelor of Laws
process and the treatment of offenders and or the Bachelor of Arts. These double degree
victims. It is a multi-disciplinary field of study combinations can usually be completed in five
which seeks to draw together elements of many years (BA/BCJ) to five-and-a-half years (BCJ/LLB).
areas, including: If you wish to pursue a double degree, please
• policing speak with a Liaison Officer or Te Kura Ture
School of Law Student Advisor.
• developmental and abnormal psychology
• criminal law and procedure
200-level and beyond
• sentencing and the treatment of
CRJU 201 Crime and Justice is a compulsory
convicted offenders.
course for the BCJ. This course introduces
Criminology, which forms a subset of topics students to criminological theory and
within Criminal Justice, primarily focuses on the demonstrates how these theories can be
theory and sociology of crime and is often less applied to understanding of crime in Aotearoa
concerned with practical issues. The Bachelor
of Criminal Justice (BCJ), however, builds on
New Zealand. ‘I wanted to learn about crime,
academic theories of crime, its causes, and the
Criminal Justice courses at 200 and 300-level sociology, and law. Criminal
research that underpins those theories, before
cover a range of topics including sentencing Justice combined all of the
policy and practice, theories of policing and
going on to assess the criminal justice process
their effects on criminal justice policy, as well
aspects I was interested in,
itself; the law, policies, and institutions that
as familiarity with the range of police powers which was unique to UC. It
make up this system.
of search and arrest. Research essay courses are had interesting lecturers and
available at both 200 and 300-level, enabling had a rounded approach which
Why study Criminal Justice at UC? you to undertake in-depth study of areas of enabled me to expand into
• The three-year Bachelor of Criminal Justice interest in the criminal justice field. other areas of interest. I love
degree is the only qualification of its kind www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses learning about how people
in the country, and so the opportunities
presented to students are unique and help can change and how crime is
Further study integrated into society.
give graduates an edge in the Aotearoa
New Zealand crime and justice sectors, UC offers a one-year Graduate Diploma in
as well as in an area of growing Criminal Justice for graduates (other than I have learnt so much about my
international popularity. BCJ graduates) from a variety of backgrounds field and I am always finding
• The innovative degree programme draws on
looking to update or retrain for employment in the assignments interesting
UC’s internationally recognised expertise in
this field. which has kept my passion
Sociology, Criminal Law, Human Services, The new Master of Criminal Justice degree offers alive throughout the degree.
and Psychology. students an advanced working knowledge of the There is so much support
• UC enjoys close links with employers in the
criminal justice system.
available, you’ve just got to
crime and justice fields and has received come and give it a go!’
enthusiastic support from Ngā Pirihimana o Career opportunities
Aotearoa | New Zealand Police, Ara Poutama You will find a degree in Criminal Justice will Jessica Clarke
Aotearoa | Department of Corrections, and prepare you for careers in all aspects of criminal Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice. Teachers justice, in particular, roles within Ngā Pirihimana Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in Human
and tutors will challenge you to interpret o Aotearoa | New Zealand Police, Tāhū o te Ture Services with a minor in Māori and Indigenous
legislation, examine what works well with Ministry of Justice, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa Studies, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching
current policies, and identify opportunities Department of Corrections. and Learning (Primary)
for reform.
Your Criminal Justice degree is also likely to
• Due to the vocational nature of the degree, be applicable to working in many government
there is the potential to study while departments, including prisons, probation
employed in the area to increase and parole, in criminal justice policy, forensics,
professional competencies. customs, or public and private investigation
and security.
100-level courses www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/students/subjects
Course code Course title
CRJU 101 Introduction to Contact
Criminal Justice School of Law | Te Kura Ture
T: +64 3 369 3888
CRJU 101 is a compulsory introductory level
E: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
course designed to engage students with the
www.canterbury.ac.nz/law
criminal justice field and to equip them with the
basic knowledge and understanding necessary
for advanced-level study.
26 2020 Introduction to LawLaw Community and international partnerships
• There are numerous scholarships, prizes, and
200-level and beyond
LLB Good grades (normally at least a B) in LAWS 101
overseas exchange opportunities, including an and LAWS 110 are necessary to advance into
As a Law student, you will learn how to think internship to the United States Congress. second-year Law. Refer to the Bachelor of Laws
critically, analyse complex facts and issues, on page 21 for details of second-year study.
• Law firms and other employers come to the
and persuade by logical argument.
School each year to recruit summer clerks Diversity and flexibility characterise third and
You will gain a comprehensive grounding in and graduates. fourth-year Law. There is an array of optional
working with statutes, cases, and other legal courses, which cover a broad range of areas
• Te Kura Ture | School of Law has a direct link
materials, and understand about the law in its including commercial law, family law, media law,
to Te Ture Whānui o Waitaha | Community Law
wider social, political, and historical contexts. international law, human rights law, law and
Canterbury giving students the opportunity to
assist real people with real problems. medicine, property, and environmental law.
Why study Law at UC? • Many Law students choose to become Students may also take other highly specialised
• Te Kura Ture | School of Law is the active in groups like Women’s Refuge or courses, such as law and sport, world trade law,
internationally recognised, professionally Amnesty International. trial advocacy, gender and the law, and law of
relevant, community focused Law School the sea.
• The Director of Clinical Legal Studies at UC
in Aotearoa New Zealand. We have been www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
supervises internships and community
producing outstanding legal graduates for
placement opportunities for UC Law students, See the Bachelor of Laws on page 21 for details of
over 140 years.
making sure students are work-ready when the Bachelor of Laws with Honours.
• UC is ranked in the top 150 universities in the they graduate.
world for Law (QS World University Rankings
by Subject, 2019). Career opportunities
Recommended preparation
• The School’s lecturers are respected Law degrees are popular because of the value
The study of Law does not require a background placed on core legal skills and the career
internationally, write important textbooks,
in any specific subject at school, and entry to the opportunities available to graduates. UC Law
and act as public commentators on the
first year of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is open to graduates can be found among the judiciary
law. Many Law teachers maintain close
all students with University Entrance. and at all levels of the legal profession, across
contact with the legal profession and local
professionals contribute to the School’s You will need to have good reading, writing, and Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
curriculum. International visitors to the analytical skills. Subjects such as English, drama, Employers are increasingly seeking
School provide specialist courses on a regular economics, te reo Māori, languages, history, and work-ready graduates. Law students at UC have
basis, and students are able to attend guest classical studies are useful preparation. the opportunity to participate in a variety of
lectures by Supreme Court Judges. internships and community placements which
100-level courses will satisfy this requirement.
The Law School environment
UC graduates can become a practice solicitor,
Te Kura Ture | UC School of Law is housed in a Course code Course title
in-house lawyer, or a self-employed barrister.
modern building with purpose-built tutorial and LAWS 101 Legal System: Legal
Recent UC graduates have also found roles as
lecture rooms, and a specially designed Moot Method and Institutions
research counsel, judge’s clerk, policy analyst,
Court room, which is regularly used for client LAWS 110 Legal Foundations, and Māori development advisor.
interviewing, witness examination, mooting, and Research and Writing
Legal skills of research, writing, analysis, and
negotiation competitions.
In addition to LAWS 101 and LAWS 110, students reasoning are highly prized in many professions
Law students enjoy the collegial atmosphere must successfully complete 75 points of such as politics, policy, public service, foreign
within the School, where they get to know each courses from other UC degrees. CRJU 101 affairs, journalism, publishing, immigration,
other and the staff well. Introduction to Criminal Justice may be included and business.
• LAWSOC, the Law Students’ Society, has over in these. Refer to the Bachelor of Laws on page 21 www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/students/subjects
800 members and is very active, organising for more information.
academic support, social activities, a range of The freedom of choice in first-year Law allows Contact
competitions, and other events eg, the Law students to try various subjects before making School of Law | Te Kura Ture
Revue, the Law Ball, and the Leavers’ Dinner. a final decision about the degree or degrees T: +64 3 369 3888
• The Māori Law Students’ Association, they intend to complete. Students intending to E: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
Te Pūtairiki, provides a supportive complete a double degree will choose www.canterbury.ac.nz/law
environment, fostering academic excellence non-Law courses needed for progression in their
among Māori Law students and organising other degree.
cultural and social events.
• The UC Pasifika Law Students’ Association is
a society dedicated to providing support and
fostering networks for Pasifika Law students,
both on campus and with other campuses.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 27Specialisations and
career opportunities
In the third and fourth Commercial Law and Litigation Commercial Litigation
years of a Law degree at Commercial Law deals with all legal matters
connected with commercial business
Commercial Litigation is concerned with the
settlement of commercial disputes. In addition
UC, you have a wide transactions including business structures, to the Commercial Law options, those wishing
range of options and can issue of shares, contracts, sale of property, loans,
taxation, and insurance and related matters.
to specialise in this area would choose Evidence
and Trial Advocacy.
choose to specialise in Law graduates interested in these fields are
one or more of the most likely to find employment in law firms, Community Law
following areas. share brokers, accountancy firms, insurance
companies, banks, government, or
Community Law is concerned with
advising people who cannot afford to
private businesses. engage a lawyer from a law firm, or who are
Areas of specialisation in Law Those wishing to specialise in this area otherwise disadvantaged.
could consider options from Company Law, Law graduates who are interested in this kind
Some 300-level Law courses cross the Commercial Law I: Sales and Consumer Law,
boundaries between specialisations, underpin of work are most likely to find employment in
Commercial Law II: Personal Property Security community law centres or with activist groups.
basic legal concepts, or inform the nature of & Credit, Insurance Law, Law of Agency,
legal practice. These courses are: Competition Law, Private International Law, Those wishing to specialise in this area would
• Jurisprudence European Union Law, Insolvency Law, Intellectual consider options from Family Law, Commercial
Property Law, Selected Issues in Taxation, and Law I: Sales and Consumer Law, Commercial
• Legislation: Law-making for the
Special Topic: Financial Regulation. Law II: Personal Property Security and Credit,
Twenty-first Century
Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, Immigration and
• Legal Ethics* Refugee Law, and Employment Law.
• Evidence.**
*
Legal Ethics is a compulsory course for those wishing to
enter legal practice.
**
Evidence is recommended for inclusion in any area of
specialisation involving appearances before a court
or tribunal.
28 2020 Introduction to LawCriminal Justice Information, Media, and
Criminal Justice is concerned primarily with the Technology Law
functioning of the criminal justice system. Information, Media, and Technology Law
Law graduates interested in this field might find is concerned with the regulation and the
employment in legal practice, Te Tari Ture o te dissemination and ownership of all kinds
Karauna | Crown Law Office, Tāhū o te Ture of information.
Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service, Law graduates interested in these fields might
community law centres, or Ngā Pirihimana o find employment with law firms, patent
Aotearoa | New Zealand Police. attorneys, or as in-house counsel in radio,
Those wishing to specialise in this area would television, or technology firms.
consider options from Evidence; Bill of Rights; Those wishing to specialise in this area would
International Criminal Law; Trial Advocacy; consider options from Intellectual Property Law,
Sentencing Theory and Practice; Issues in Competition Law, Media Law, and International
Policing, Crime and Justice***; and Prisons Human Rights.
and Corrections***.
International Law
Employment and
Industrial Law
International Law concerns the relationship of ‘I always enjoyed researching
nations to each other. International Law also reasoning, and I love
Employment and Industrial Law deals with affects large parts of domestic law ranging
employment contracts, health and safety, from areas as diverse as criminal law and
arguing and having to think
taxation, and social security. environmental law, but is essentially the concern analytically. I enjoy the fact
Law graduates interested in these fields of the state. that there are often many
might find employment in commercial Law graduates in this field are most likely different solutions and answers
organisations, accountancy firms, community to find employment in central government to the problems we work on,
law centres and other advisory agencies, (particularly – but not exclusively – in Manatū it helps me see a variety of
employers’ organisations, employment Aorere | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) perspectives which I can then
advocates, or trade unions. or international and non-governmental
organisations.
reflect in future challenges.
Those wishing to specialise in this area would My career goals are to work in
consider options from Employment Law, Those wishing to specialise in this area would
Immigration and Refugee Law, and Selected consider options from European Union Law,
family law, more specifically
Issues in Taxation. European Public Law, International Human adoption, custody, and divorce.
Rights, Principles of Public International Law, I believe it is emotional but can
General Practice International Environmental Law, Law of the Sea, be very rewarding, especially
General Practice is conducted mainly by small
International Trade Law, Antarctic Legal Studies, since I enjoy working
International Investment Law and Arbitration,
to medium-sized law firms. They deal with a and Transnational Criminal Law.
with people.’
wide range of concerns including property law;
family law; commercial and consumer law; Tessa Kirby
criminal law; and trusts, wills, and estates. Environmental Law Studying towards a Bachelor of Laws and a
Environmental Law deals with matters relating Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Law graduates interested in General Practice are
most likely to find employment with law firms to national and international environmental
throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. protection and sustainable management of
resources, including Māori resources.
Those wishing to specialise in this area would
consider options from Child and Family Law, Law graduates in this field are most likely
Relationship Property and Family Finance, to find employment in private practice, iwi
Company Law, Commercial Law I: Sales and organisations, or central and local government.
Consumer Law, Commercial Law II: Personal Those wishing to specialise in this area would
Property Security & Credit, Insolvency Law, consider options from Environmental Law,
Insurance Law, Employment Law, and Selected Policy and Society, Conservation and the
Issues in Taxation. Public Interest, Judicial Review, International
Environmental Law, International Human
Rights, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Treaty
Courses offered by the School of Language, Social and
*** Settlement Negotiations.
Political Sciences.
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