1 Why study your LLM?
Seize immediate, real-world value.
2 How it works
1. WHY STUDY YOUR LLM?
Pursue a new area of practice or hone your existing one with a Master of Laws (Applied Law) programme from The College of Law.
It’s developed by New Zealand practitioners – for New Zealand practitioners.
You will choose from a variety of engaging subjects or enrol in a double major to truly elevate your learning.
With an LLM in Applied Law, you can:
✓ Position yourself as a true expert
✓ Earn industry recognition
✓ Sharpen and update the advice you give to clients
Immediate, real-world value
✓ Pursue a promotion
✓ Build your confidence
✓ Fulfil your CPD requirements
At the College, you’ll join an active learning environment to fast-track your development. As a result, you’ll be able to put your new skills into practice, immediately.
ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Engage in online activities and interact with your lecturers and peers.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE LOCATION
Access all your study resources from our state-of-the-art learning portal.
EXTENSIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Access our comprehensive library of online resources – including legal databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
LECTURER FEEDBACK AND GUIDANCE
Receive practical feedback from our lecturers.
PRACTICAL TEACHING
Learn from materials, exercises and assessments that are practical, rather than theoretical.
“ STUDYING WITH THE COLLEGE OF LAW HELPED DEVELOP MY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN DRAFTING AND PROVIDING CLIENT ADVICE. IT’S PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR LAWYERS WISHING TO EXPAND THEIR EXPERTISE IN A NEW AREA OF LAW.
Dr
Kai-Cheung Leung LLM (Applied
Law) majoring in Family Law and Criminal Law
2. HOW IT WORKS
We offer four practice area majors in the specialised LLM (Applied Law). It is comprised of eight subjects in total – each one designed to enhance your on-the-job skills immediately.
PRACTICE AREA MAJORS
1. Family Law
2. In-house Practice
3. Wills, Estates and Trusts
4. Criminal Law
COURSE STRUCTURE
4 core subjects from your area of major (including a Capstone Project)
SUBJECT COMPONENTS
You will need to complete a number of components for each subject.
PREPARATION
You will need to complete readings and review questions for reflection and upcoming discussions.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Self-assessments are designed to help you reflect on your learning, review your work, and monitor your understanding of the material.
DISCUSSION FORUMS
Discussion forums cover the same topics and questions taught in the conferences.
4 elective subjects OR a second major
WRITTEN ACTIVITIES
These may include checklists, memoranda, letters of advice, file notes or other drafting activities.
WEEKLY INTERACTIONS
We use weekly web conferences in different ways depending on the subject and module. They may involve group discussion about readings or roleplays on client-facing scenarios.
SKILL SHARING ACTIVITY
You will prepare a presentation on a relevant topic to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessments for each subject are broken down into four parts. Upon completion, you will achieve a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
SKILL-SHARING ACTIVITY
Prepare a presentation or other professional development exercise on a relevant topic to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
WRITTEN ACTIVITIES
You will complete four short writing activities in the standard subjects and the Captsone, to demonstrate your understanding of the learning material.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
This is a drafting assessment relevant to the material in the subject. You will have the opportunity to create a realistic example of current professional practice.
REFLECTION ACTIVITY
At the end of each subject, you will look back on your experience and complete a reflection activity.
The Capstone Project is the final subject for your major in the LLM (Applied Law). This project is more significant than your standard assessments and culminates all your new knowledge. It includes writing exercises and samples and is your opportunity to apply that knowledge to real-life scenarios and case studies.
You will receive personalised feedback from your lecturer throughout the subject.
3. PRACTICE AREA STREAMS
FAMILY
LAW
Suited to compassionate and people-oriented professionals, family law is one of the most rewarding areas of practice. You’ll work closely with families and support them during the most pivotal moments in their lives.
It’s also a constantly evolving field – opening the door to new and interesting challenges every day.
Your study pathway
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law includes a variety of subject types that will prepare you for reallife practice.
YOU WILL COMPLETE
4 core subjects from the following: (including the Capstone Project)
• FLP1 Foundations of Family Law Practice
• FLP2 Property and Maintenance
• FLP3 Conducting Family Law Matters
• FLP11 Advanced Parenting Issues
• FLP12 Advanced Issues in Property and Maintenance
• FLP13 Developing and Managing a Family Law Practice
• FLP14 Family Dispute Resolution
• FLP15 Advocacy in Family Law
• FLP00 Capstone Project (Family Law)
4 electives from the following:
• BLP1NZ Foundations of Business Law Practice
• DRP1 Foundations of Dispute Resolution Practice
• Any subject/s from other LLM streams
MEET YOUR LECTURERS
Our Family Law faculty is comprised of experienced and reputable practitioners who are eager to share their knowledge and passion with you.
Rebecca Corin
Rachel Lohrey
Greg Woollaston
Lecturer, The College of Law
Barrister & Mediator, The Law Room
Partner, DewhirstLaw
Vinil Sharma LLM (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law
IN-HOUSE PRACTICE
The role of an in-house lawyer is both rewarding and challenging.
You will work to understand the pressure points, strategy and objectives of the business. And then you will guide decision making using your cutting-edge legal expertise.
As both a facilitator for client objectives and a guardian of their long-term interests, expect to apply your skills to a variety of stimulating situations.
Your study pathway
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) with an In-house Practice major includes a variety of subject types that will prepare you for real-life practice.
YOU WILL COMPLETE
4 core subjects from the following: (including the Capstone Project)
• IHP101 Foundations of In-house Practice
• IHP102 Managing Disputes
• IHP111 Acting as a Company Secretary
• IHP112 Managing the Legal Team
• IHP116 Multi-Disciplinary Project Management
• IHP00 Capstone Project (In-house Practice)
4 electives from the following:
• BLP1NZ Foundations of Business Law Practice
• DRP1 Foundations of Dispute Resolution
• LPM1NZ Foundations of Legal Practice Management
• Any subject/s from other LLM streams
WILLS, ESTATES & TRUSTS
Wills, estates and trusts lawyers support clients by providing objective opinions on how they should dispose of their assets. It’s an important area of practice that calls for a thorough understanding of the law. Want to thrive in this specialisation? You will need to be a strong communicator, a problem solver and a forward thinker.
Your study pathway
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills, Estates and Trusts includes a variety of subject types that will prepare you for real-life practice.
YOU WILL COMPLETE
4 core subjects from the following: (including the Capstone Project)
• WEP1 Foundations of Wills & Estates Practice
• WEP2 Law and Practice of Estates
• WEP3 Construing and Drafting Wills
• WEP4 Foundations of Dispute Resolution Practice
• WEP5 Contested Probate and Other Court Applications
• WEP6 Advanced Issues in Wills & Estates
• WEP7 Elder Law
• WEP00 Capstone Project (Wills & Estates)
4 electives from the following:
• BLP1NZ Foundations of Business Law Practice
• DRP1 Foundations of Dispute Resolution
• LPM1NZ Foundations of Legal Practice Management
• Any subject/s from other LLM streams
Greg Woollaston
Barrister, Walker Street Chambers & Kate Sheppard Chambers
Rhonda Powell
CRIMINAL LAW
As a criminal lawyer, you will fulfil two roles. You will advocate on behalf of defendants charged with a crime. And you will maintain your duty to the court.
Expect to work across a diverse and challenging array of issues – from assault and robbery to organised crime and international fraud.
To excel in this area, you will possess a desire to help those in need, and a determination to protect the greater good.
Your study pathway
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Criminal Law includes a variety of subject types that will prepare you for real-life practice.
YOU WILL COMPLETE
4 core subjects from the following: (including the Capstone Project)
• CRM1 Trial Practice and Procedure
• CRM2 Trial Procedure
• CRM3 Criminal Appeals and Procedure
• CRM4 Criminal Disclosure
• CRM5 Search and Seizure
• CRM6 Criminal Appeals and Procedure
• CRM00 Capstone Project (Criminal Law)
4 electives from the following:
• BLP1NZ Foundations of Business Law Practice
• DRP1 Foundations of Dispute Resolution
• LPM1NZ Foundations of Legal Practice Management
• Any subject/s from other LLM streams
LECTURERS
Our Criminal Law faculty is made up of experienced practitioners who are eager to share their knowledge and skills with you.
Steven Zindel
Lucie Scott
Senior Partner, Zindels
Criminal Barrister
4. WHY CHOOSE THE COLLEGE OF LAW?
Our postgraduate programmes are developed by New Zealand practitioners –for New Zealand practitioners.
Whatever programme you pursue, you will learn by doing. You’ll work on practical tasks and real-life scenarios that you’re likely to encounter in practice.
What’s more, our online delivery mode gives you true flexibility. You can study from anywhere at any time, while working full time.
CUTTING-EDGE AND REAL-WORLD
Learn from experienced and renowned industry practitioners.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Study 100% online – from anywhere, any time.
PRACTICAL AND IMMEDIATELY RELEVANT
Work on real-life scenarios you’ll encounter in practice.
5. HOW TO ENROL
INTAKE DATES
The census date is the last date you can withdraw from a subject without financial penalty.
SUBJECT FEES
The fee per subject in 2024 is $2,587.50 inc GST. Fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change during your studies.
HOW TO PAY
Payment may be made by any of the following methods:
• Credit card
• Bank transfer
If your employer is paying your subject fees, we can arrange to send them an invoice directly.
Payment is due prior to each enrolled subject commencement date.
ENROLMENT DATE
Applications should be received by the Friday before the intake starts. Late applications will be considered, and if accepted, may result in a short delay in accessing course materials.
YOUR APPLICATION CHECKLIST
To apply, you will need to provide the following:
• Certified hard copy of your official academic transcript or graduation certificate (LLB, JD, DipLaw).
• Recognised form of identification, copy of your birth certificate or passport. They do not need to be certified.
• Proof of name change (if applicable).
• Application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), if applying for RPL. Please see FAQs for more information.
• Specialist accreditation certificate, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice or any other postgraduate transcript or qualification, if applying for RPL.
WANT TO TALK THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS?
To book a free, 15-minute appointment to discuss your study options, please contact our Education Support Advisor Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm New Zealand
0800 COLLAW (265529) collaw.ac.nz/LLM-NZ enquiries@collaw.ac.nz
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