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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.
WHEN CAN I START?
You can start your Profs if you have completed the final exam of your law degree.
THE FLEXIBLE FIT
100% online or blended
Learn where you want with a 100% online program or opt for a blended experience with six locations in New Zealand
13 or 18 weeks
Manage your course load with part-time and full-time options
80+ intakes a year
Start when you're ready with rolling intake dates throughout the year
Day or night
Learn when you want with workshops available on weekdays, evenings or weekends
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 |
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
WHY THE COLLEGE OF LAW
Tailor to your interests
The only programme with elective subjects to suit your personal interests
Skills for real life
Practice completing tasks that simulate what it's like to practise as a lawyer
Learn with a lawyer by your side
All our lecturers are experienced, practising lawyers
Trusted
More students choose to study their Profs with The College of Law than any other provider
STUDENT WELLBEING
The College of Law is invested in the wellbeing of the legal profession. As Profs providers, this extends to the wellbeing and safety of our students. College of Law’s wellbeing initiatives and processes reflect The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Leaners ) Code of Practice 2021 [Te Reo Māori]
Learn more about student health and wellbeing
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.
Meet Our Gradautes
Agnes Meredith-Leiataua
"Enjoy and trust the process of law school. It may seem never-ending, but remember you made it into law school for a reason and you're meant to be there."
Agnes Meredith-Leiataua
Te Maiora Rurehe
"I was once reminded by the venerable Tohunga Tā Pou Temara that we must patient – ‘me manawanui’. It's like the turtle and hare race; our friends may go off onto big time jobs quite early in their career, however, he (or she) that holdfast to the law will reap the rewards later down the track."
Te Maiora Rurehe
Benny Jones
"Admidst the challenges, you discover your strength and the capacity to face everyday life challenges you encounter working as a lawyer."
Benny Jones
FAQs
- How much time do I have to dedicate to the programme?
- Will I need to undertake final written examinations?
- When should I submit my application form for StudyLink?
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We recommend enrolling in a Profs programme as soon as possible to ensure that you have adequate time to apply for a student loan.
- What happens if I can’t attend a workshop?