Bachelor of Laws
University of Waikato
Subject area
Law not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A New Zealand university entrance qualification or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have a comprehensive knowledge of a substantial range of concepts, principles and rules of law in the New Zealand legal system and of its major institutions and procedures. Graduates are knowledgeable about the sources of law and its development. Their knowledge includes an awareness of the law in context, including its cultural, social, economic political and ethical context. It includes an appreciation of the bicultural nature of New Zealand society. The level of knowledge and skills of graduates meets the academic requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to the practice of law.
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
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
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 924 528
Phone: (07) 838 4448
Fax: (07) 838 4253
Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Web: http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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