LAW (Law)
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LAW 121G - Law and Society (15 pts)🏳
An introduction to theories of the nature, functions and origins of law and legal systems, including sources of law; comparative concepts of law; an overview of constitutional and legal arrangements in New Zealand, including the role of the courts; the operation of the legal system in historical and contemporary New Zealand with a focus on concepts of property rights, the Treaty of Waitangi, Treaty Settlements and proposals for constitutional change. Note: Does not meet the General Education requirement for LLB, LLB(Hons), LLB conjoint or LLB(Hons) conjoint degrees. Linguistics
LAW 131 - Legal Method (15 pts)🏳
An introductory study of how law is made and applied in New Zealand – an overview of the law-making roles of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government; other influences on the development of the law; an introduction to case law, including judicial reasoning and the doctrine of precedent; an introduction to statute law, including the legislative process and techniques of statutory interpretation and application; the interaction between case law and legislation.
Prerequisite: LAW 121 or 121G
LAW 141 - Legal Foundations (15 pts)🏳
An overview of the classification, sources and operation of core aspects of New Zealand law, including state law and tikanga Māori. An introduction to other sources, perspectives and explanations of law.
Prerequisite: LAW 121 or 121G
LAW 201A - (15 pts)🏳
LAW 201B - Criminal Law (15 pts)🏳
An introduction to the principles and practice of criminal law in Aotearoa New Zealand, including an analysis of a selection of offences, criminal defences and the rules attributing criminal liability. Apart from the rules concerning burden of proof and an introduction to the principles and process of sentencing, no detailed study is made in this course of the law of evidence or procedure.
B
LAW 211A - (15 pts)🏳
LAW 211B - Public Law (15 pts)🏳
The principles and workings of the New Zealand constitution; the powers, privileges and immunities of the three branches of government; the exercise and control of public power; and the relationship between the individual and the State (including the position of Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi).
LAW 231A - (15 pts)🏳
LAW 231B - Law of Torts (15 pts)🏳
The general principles of civil liability for non-consensual wrongs. The principles of liability applying to selected torts, including the intentional torts such as: assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, trespass to land, wrongs to goods, negligence, strict liability, nuisance and defamation. The law relating to compensation for personal injury.
LAW 241A - (15 pts)🏳
LAW 241B - Law of Contract (15 pts)🏳
The general principles of contract law including: the formation of contracts at common law, New Zealand contract legislation, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract. An introduction to the general principles of agency.
LAW 298A - (5 pts)🏳
LAW 298B - Legal Research, Writing and Communication (5 pts)🏳
Legal research, writing, mooting and other requirements, as determined by the Dean of Faculty of Law.
B
LAW 301A - (10 pts)🏳
LAW 301B - Land Law (10 pts)🏳
A study of the history and principles of land law including: estates and interests in land, the effect of registration and indefeasibility of title, leasehold estates, easements and profits, mortgages, and concurrent interests in land, and covenants affecting freehold land.
LAW 306A - (10 pts)🏳
LAW 306B - Equity (10 pts)🏳
A study of the central principles and remedies of equity including: the fiduciary principle, relationships of confidence, unconscionable conduct, undue influence, estoppel, assignments, trusts (express, resulting and constructive), charities, tracing, third-party liability, the assignment in equity of choses in action, and priorities. Basic principles of the law of succession and of the administration of estates.
B
LAW 316 - Jurisprudence (15 pts)🏳
A study of the nature of law, including the nature of legal reasoning, its sources, and methodologies; fundamental legal concepts and the structure of a legal system; law’s relations to the State, politics and morality; critical and pluralist challenges to State law’s claims to neutrality and supremacy in the administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
LAW 398 - Ethical Practice (15 pts)🏳
Develops advanced research skills by using multi- jurisdictional legal sources within the context of the study of legal ethics. Examines the concept of professional responsibility by considering the nature of the legal profession and the wider responsibilities of lawyers in the community, various theories of ethics and ethical conduct, and specific duties of practitioners, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, duties of disclosure, fiduciary responsibilities to clients, and duties to the court.
LAW 399 - Legal Research 2 (10 pts)🏳
An introduction to multi-jurisdictional legal information sources and advanced research skills.
LAW 410 - He Pūtake Tikanga Māori (15 pts)🏳
The fundamental tenets of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori, covering their origins, historical developments, and contemporary realities. Students will be exposed to the sophistication, pragmatism, and holistic nature of Māori philosophy that underpins the key means of achieving balance in all facets of Māori society, both traditionally, and today.
LAW 411 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
LAW 456 - Supervised Research (15 pts)🏳
A research paper, approved by the Dean of Faculty of Law, written under the supervision of a teacher in the Faculty of Law.
LAW 458 - Legal Ethics (10 pts)🏳
A study of legal ethics and professional responsibility including: an introduction to ethical analysis which examines various theories of ethics; the applicability of ethical analysis to legal practice; the concept of a profession and the ethical and professional duties of practitioners (which will include, amongst other topics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, duties to the court, duties of loyalty and fidelity); the wider responsibilities of lawyers in the community.
LAW 498 - Advanced Legal Research, Writing and Communication (0 pts)🏳
Satisfactory completion of such advanced legal research, writing, communication and other requirements as determined by the Dean of Faculty of Law.
LAW 700 - Legal Research Methodology and Advanced Writing - (0 pts)🏳
Level 9 Multi-jurisdictional legal information sources and advanced legal research, research problem formulation and refinement, legal and social science research methodologies, research ethics and evaluative research trail. Legal writing for different purposes and different audiences.
LAW 701 - The Legal System: Sources, Structure and Method - Level (30 pts)🏳
9 Examination of the core substantive components of the New Zealand legal system, in comparison with other municipal legal systems and international law. Analysis of the sources of New Zealand law, including statute, case law and custom, and the influence of international law. Legal methodology in theory and practice, including: judicial reasoning and the doctrine of precedent, techniques of statutory interpretation, and the resolution of disputes. Different modes of legal analysis and approaches to legal theory.
LAW 760 - Directed Study - Level 9 (15 pts)🏳
Supervised research paper on an advanced legal topic, approved by the Dean of Faculty of Law.
LAW 790 - Dissertation - Level 9 (30 pts)🏳
A dissertation of approximately 15,000 words resulting from original research of the student, having the scope, and depth of research, of a competent law review article.
LAW 794A - (45 pts)🏳
LAW 794B - Research Portfolio 1 - Level 9 (45 pts)🏳
Supervised research comprising a portfolio of research work within an area of specialisation culminating in a linking paper that together creates a coherent body of scholarly work.
B
LAW 796A - (45 pts)🏳
LAW 796B - Thesis 1 - Level 9 (45 pts)🏳
A thesis of approximately 30,000 words resulting from original research of the student, displaying at a minimum: thorough research, a competent advanced understanding of the topic studied, and an ability to present the student's understanding of that topic in an orderly way.
B
LAW 797A - (60 pts)🏳
LAW 797B - Thesis 2 - Level 9 (60 pts)🏳
A thesis of approximately 40,000 words resulting from original research of the student, displaying comprehensive understanding of the topic studied and an ability to contribute to the better understanding of that topic.
B
LAW 798A - (60 pts)🏳
LAW 798B - Research Portfolio 2 - Level 9 (60 pts)🏳
Supervised research comprising a portfolio of research work within an area of specialisation culminating in a linking paper that together creates a coherent body of scholarly work.
B Law Commercial