Certificate in Legal Studies

If you’re interested in law and the legal system, the Certificate in Legal Studies can give you an understanding of New Zealand legal framework in less than a year. It offers an introduction to law in New Zealand and includes papers from the Bachelor of Laws.

This certificate is ideal if you’re not quite ready to commit to a full law degree or if you have an overseas law degree and need to complete CLE’s requirements to practise law in New Zealand. The Certificate in Legal Studies prepares you for further study in the Bachelor of Laws.

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Preferred school subjects

  • Subjects that develop a very good standard of reading, oral and written English.

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