Founded in 1991, Te Piringa Faculty of Law is now one of New Zealand / Aotearoa’s leading law schools, and is consistently ranked highly internationally and nationally. The Faculty was established upon three core principles: professionalism, biculturalism, and the study of law in context.
These founding principles continue to be deeply embedded throughout all our Law programmes, and equip our graduates with a unique and powerful set of skills and strengths. Our students are given the very best grounding in the law, along with a deep understanding of professionalism, biculturalism, and a study of how the law operates in the wider context.
Our highly sought after graduates are fully prepared for the complete range of legal and other opportunities – both in Aotearoa / New Zealand as well as abroad.
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A modern Law Faculty
Te Piringa – Faculty of Law is one of New Zealand’s leading law schools.
Founded in 1991, the faculty was built upon three core principles; professionalism, biculturalism and the study of law in context. These principles guide our teaching and research, resulting in Te Piringa being ranked in the top 200 law schools in the world.
Meet some of our renowned legal experts and strong industry connections, and successful graduates who wouldn’t study law anywhere
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is recognised for professional purposes by the Council of Legal Education and its standards are moderated by the Council and by external assessment among the New Zealand law schools. In its compulsory papers the Waikato programme goes beyond the minimum core requirements of the Council of Legal Education. The syllabus of the LLB is regularly reviewed and updated to provide you with greater choice of elective subjects.
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We also offer a wide array of postgraduate degree programmes that are taught through small seminars or by supervised research.
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Committed Staff at Waikato
The Faculty’s teaching staff are dedicated to providing you with an exciting learning experience as well as maintaining very active research programs in which they are contributing to the advancement of society. The link below will bring you to our current legal research report that outlines the research achievements of Te Piringa – Faculty of Law and provides a useful summary of staff and their respective areas of expertise. In addition, each staff member has a distinct web page that addresses personal interests, research projects, publications and activities beneficial to the broader community.
The study and practice of law is exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding. This website will provide you with detailed information about the Waikato law programmes, career opportunities for graduates and the excellent facilities and extensive resources offered to students. Learn more about Te Piringa – Faculty of Law.
Undergraduate Study
The Bachelor of Laws degree is the professional qualification and pathway to legal practice as well as a range of careers in business, non-governmental organisations and public service. Our flexible Diploma in Law programme provides an insight into the legal system and valuable skills in legal research and writing.
Postgraduate Study
We provide a range of programmes to suit those who wish to further their legal education. The study of legal policy and law in its political, economic and social context play a central role, as does commitment to the development of culturally proficient legal professionals.
Career opportunities
- Solicitor – LLB
- Barrister – LLB
- Judge – LLB
- Policy Analyst & Advisor
- Mediator and/or Negotiator
- Legal Researcher
- Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
- Local government advocacy
Contacts
Te Piringa – Faculty of Law
Law Reception
Phone: 0800 924 528 Ext: 4167 or +64 7 838 4167
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.waikato.ac.nz/law
Opening hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location: N Block, Gate 7, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton