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micha79 
Joined: 02 Nov 2008 Posts: 1 |
which Law School in New Zealand
Hello everyone!Mon Nov 03, 2008 04:35 PM I am a german postgraduate and currently applying for a LLM programme at NZ law schools but I still dont know which one I should choose. Whats the difference between Auckland, Waikato and Wellington except the size of the universities and the course offer? I have no idea which differences in reputation or difficulty of the courses (especially for german students) or the care for international students there might be. The prospects from the universities are not really helpful in deciding that matter, because every school claims to be the best, of course. If anyone could tell me something about that - or at least where I could possibly find such infos that would be really great! best regards to you! michael PS: if you find any grammar errors, please just keep it :) |
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spongsakorn 
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 5 |
which Law School in New Zealand
I don't know about law school in New Zealand. However, I studyed English Language at Waikato University for 9 months.Wed Nov 05, 2008 02:21 PM I would like to tell you that the Waikato University at Hamilton campus is suitable for study. Nevertheless, if you want to live in the big city, it is not a good idea to study there. |
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| lrmrgn1979
Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 7 |
which Law School in New Zealand
MichaelWed Nov 05, 2008 10:11 PM To be honest, I am not all that familiar with law schools in New Zealnd. However, I would say that the two better universities in New Zeland are Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington. If I were you, I would make the choice simply on location -- in which case Wellington is the place to be. First, the city itself is beautiful and modern with a waterfront, a great museum celebrating Maori culture and nice cafes. Second, the law school is housed in a spectacular historic government building so it "feels" like you belong to a slice of New Zealand history. I also think that Victoria University of Wellington has a pretty good reputation. Its law journal, for example, is pretty highly regarded in Australia. Sorry, this is mostly impressions rather than first hand experience, but I hope it helps!:) xxx Laura |
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| Denning
Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 6 |
Doing the LLB in New Zealand
Has anyonme got any further info on law schools in New Zealand? I have a friend who's interested in doing his LLB in NZ.Sat Jul 18, 2009 07:07 AM Laura, why do you say Wellington is the place to be? Isn't it colder and a much smaller city than Auckland? And isn't the Auckland Law School more prestigious? Any info would be appreciated. |
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| cameroon85
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 1 |
Doing the LLB in New Zealand
Hi,Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:13 AM I am a New Zealand citizen and study law (LLB) at Victoria University, Wellington. I have mates studying law in Auckland, Waikato, Victoria (Wellington), Christchurch (Canterbury University) and Dunedin (Otago University). The LLB in New Zealand is fairly standard across the universities, especially in the first 2-3 years. I can only base my opinions on the LLM on the faculty that teach the LLB but hope they are of value anyway. Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and the University is very big by NZ standards. It has a lot of international students and is considered the commercial center of NZ. The University seems to do very well in rankings but this is probably because of its strong science faculty and it's size. The law faculty tends to have a commercial specialty, that's it's reputation at least. It is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, law school in NZ. I find the city doesn't have as much "soul" as other cities in New Zealand. Waikato has a small law faculty with particular expertise in Treaty of Waitangi law (NZ law based on the founding treaty of NZ). It is not regarded as one of the top law schools but if you have a particular interest in Maori culture/issues then it would definitely be the pick. Hamilton is a provincial city that doesn't have a reputation as being a place for students. Victoria University is situated in Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand. I have some bias but It is regarded along with Auckland as the best law school in the country. It benefits from guest speaker which include former politicians and judges. The law school building was the original Government buildings and is supposed to be the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere. Wellington City is the culture capital of New Zealand and whilst not a "student city" benefits from it's international community. The school is opposite the Supreme Court, which is next to the High Court of Wellington, about 100m from the Court of Appeal and Across the road from the Beehive (NZ government buildings). Canterbury University law isn't highly regarded as the University's reputation lies in engineering, although I have friends that swear it is the best school in the country. They would be in the minority though. Otago University is in Dunedin a true "student city". It's known for it's student antics and partying but is also a surprisingly good university. Dunedin is very provincial though and has hardly any law firms so the law school doesn't attract guest lecturers or other top law lecturers. Having said that it has some good lecturers and is the hardest school to get into because of the number of students that do law there. If you're worried about weather, Auckland or Waikato probably have the best. Wellington is known for it's wind, Christchurch it's frost and Dunedin is often bitterly cold in the winter. I hope that was of some help! |
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| Denning
Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 6 |
Doing the LLB in New Zealand
Thanks for the chocful of info, cameroon85.
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| gyatso
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1 |
LLM from New Zealand
Hello ppl.....Sun Oct 25, 2009 03:34 PM I am from india, planning on doing LLM from New Zealand with specialization in Corporate Law. Can anybody give me some idea about Victoria college in wellington and auckland university about doing LLM and what are the job opportunities there for after doing LLM? |
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