Bachelor of Laws
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Law not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A New Zealand university entrance qualification, or equivalent with selection to second year based on academic performance.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The LLB degree introduces students to the body of legal knowledge and skills to practise law in New Zealand. It prepares students for a wide variety of careers, including barristers and solicitors, careers in government or private enterprise, or for further postgraduate study. Graduates will be able to conduct research; analyse and order complex facts; identify relevant issues; exercise good judgement and will possess highly-developed written and oral communication skills.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Law at this level can earn:
$53,000
Median earnings one year after study
$62,000
Median earnings two years after study
$81,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
91%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award
Provided by:
University of Canterbury - The Scholarships Office
Website:
Value:
Course fees and a certificate of proficiency
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
Sources
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