Master of Laws in Environmental Law

Please note that the MEnvLS does not, in itself, give entry to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand or any other certification for practice, and is not a substitute for an LLB.

1. In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:
A completed the requirements for either:
(i) a four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree as approved by the Senate or its representative in any particular case;
or
(ii) a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree or equivalent degree as approved by the Senate or its representative in any particular case;
or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as approved by the Senate or its representative in any particular case;
and
(a) a professional qualification equivalent to one year’s advanced study;
or
(b) at least three years of professional experience deemed relevant to this programme by the Senate or its representative;

AND

Gained an average of B or better in all the courses taken for that prior degree; or
have otherwise shown to the satisfaction of the Dean of the Faculty of Law capacity to undertake advanced study and research in the courses proposed to be taken for this degree.

Students who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents must in addition meet the Faculty of Law’s English language requirements.