Professional Legal Studies

NEW ZEALAND'S MOST IN-DEMAND PROFS PROGRAMME

The Professional Legal Studies Course (Profs) is a structured training programme designed to help you develop the practical, day-to-day skills you will need as an entry-level lawyer.

Leading and in tune with your profession, The College of Law offers the largest range of flexible programmes, all purpose-driven to ensure you have the best start to your career.

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WHEN CAN I START?

You can start your Profs if you have completed the final exam of your law degree.

You are not required to have your final grades or have formally graduated to start your Profs.

ATTENDANCE

100% online	Blended
Study from anywhere in the world	Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington
A combination of real time online workshops and online learning	A combination of face-to-face workshops and online learning
13 weeks full-time & 18 weeks part-time	13 weeks full-time & 18 weeks part-time
Daytime and evening	Daytime, evening, and weekend

WHY THE COLLEGE OF LAW

Learn your way: Entirely online or blended study

Locations: Choose from 5 locations throughout New Zealand

Tailored: The only course with elective subjects to suit your personal interest areas

Flexible study options: 13 week full-time or 18 week part-time options, day time, evenings or weekends

Start dates: With more than 30 courses a year, you don’t have to wait to start your Profs

Learn by doing: Work through files that simulate what it's like to practise as a lawyer.

Feedback: Personalised and regular one-on-one feedback on your work.

No exams: You'll learn through everyday scenarios that parallel real-life practice.

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ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL STUDIES COURSE

The Professional Legal Studies Course (Profs) is a structured training programme designed to help you develop the practical, day-to-day skills you will need as an entry-level lawyer.

After completing your Profs, you will be eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner in New Zealand.

More than 7,500 law graduates since 2004 years have entrusted The College of Law to prepare them for their future career.