Study law

Make a positive impact on the world with AUT’s law programmes. The AUT Law School offers highly respected and versatile degrees that will prepare you for legal practice or a wide range of other careers where you can really make a difference.

AUT law graduates are highly sought after by law firms, community organisations and other employers. You study at one of the most diverse and inclusive law schools in the country, learning from world-class academic staff, in programmes developed in close consultation with the legal profession.

Undergraduate study in law will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Research in law

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across law.

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There are many ways your organisation can partner with the AUT Law School – including the Shadow a Leader programme, student club partnerships, scholarships and awards, extracurricular initiatives for students, research collaborations, and bespoke collaborations.

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Should protests near homes be illegal?
01 Oct, 2025
The NZ Parliament’s Justice Select Committee is currently considering the right to protest near someone’s home and the inconvenience it may cause.
Unity elusive at Pacific Islands Forum
Unity elusive at Pacific Islands Forum
18 Sep, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum has wrapped up its annual leaders' meeting with some significant agreements - but integration remains a contested term.
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Deep truths celebrated at law awards
04 Aug, 2025
The annual event celebrates the achievements of AUT Law School students and highlights the strong relationship between the school and NZ’s legal sector.
Winners from AUT Law School posing for picture.
Top prizes for AUT Māori law students
17 Jul, 2025
Two AUT law students took out the top awards at the recent Hui-ā-Tauira, an inaugural event run by Tūmatakahuki | National Māori Law Students' Association.
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What will NZ decide about seabed mining?...
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With the world facing competing pressures – climate action and conservation vs demand for resources – NZ must decide how or if it will allow seabed ...

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