Graduate Diploma in Law

Victoria University of Wellington

The GDipLaw is a flexible 120-point qualification that you can adapt to meet your own study goals. It is an excellent choice for tertiary graduates from related disciplines, for legal professionals, or for international lawyers who are seeking a New Zealand qualification for legal accreditation. If you don’t have a background in law but need some legal knowledge for your work, the GDipLaw gives you the flexibility to focus on specific legal areas and build a framework for understanding legal processes. If you’re a practising legal professional in New Zealand, the GDipLaw gives you the opportunity to explore specialised subjects or refresh your existing knowledge in a field. If you’re a qualified legal practitioner from overseas who wants to practise law in New Zealand, the GDipLaw can help you to meet the accreditation requirements of the New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE). If this is your goal, you need to provide an NZCLE assessment when you enrol for the GDipLaw. Our Student Success team can help you with individual enrolment advice.