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PROFS - PROFESSIONAL LEGAL STUDIES
NAU MAI! PROFS, BUILT AROUND YOU
Your LLB gave you the foundations. Profs gives you the experience and confidence to step into practice.
At the College of Law, flexibility shapes everything we do. Choose the pace that suits your life – Intensive (13 weeks), Standard (18 weeks), or Extended (40 weeks). Select your workshop times and formats – daytime or evening, online or in person – and choose your elective to explore an area of law that interests you most.
With courses starting every fortnight and choice built in, we’re ready when you are.
READY TO ENROL?
Please ensure you have decided on your tailored Profs programme before enrolling. Scroll down to learn how to choose your course length, start date, and workshops.SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY
Shape your schedule
Choose when and how you attend your workshops – daytime or evening, online or in person. You decide what fits.
Explore your interests
Alongside core subjects, you’ll select an elective in corporate, criminal, family, or in-house practice to explore an area of law that interests you.
Learn in te reo Māori
Complete your assessments in te reo Māori or English, with full support for whichever path you choose.
READY TO GO? ENROL IN 3 EASY STEPS
Pick your start date
New courses run every fortnight. Choose the programme length that works for you – Intensive (13 weeks), Standard (18 weeks), or Extended (40 weeks).
Choose your workshops
You decide when and how you want to attend. Need help? The enrolment form can suggest a schedule in seconds.
Enrol and get ahead
Confirm your choices and secure your place. You’ll be ready to complete Profs while managing your other commitments.
NOT READY TO ENROL YET?
Chat with our friendly team and get the guidance you need.
Schedule a chat Contact us
HOW PROFS WORKS: PRACTICAL, FLEXIBLE, NO EXAMS
Profs combines online learning with three interactive workshops, giving you both flexibility and hands-on experience.
Workshops
You’ll complete three attendance-based workshops: Interviewing and Advising (three sessions), Negotiation and Mediation (three sessions), and Advocacy (five sessions). You choose when and how to attend. Each workshop involves preparation tasks, interactive practice, and a final assessment. You will also attend a short online orientation at the start of your course.
Online learning
The remaining subjects, including your elective, are delivered online through written submissions and short "Meet Your Supervisor" sessions. A course calendar in Canvas helps you plan your study time around your other commitments.
Assessment
There are no exams or essays. Instead, you’ll complete practice-based tasks and performance assessments that mirror real-world legal work. Profs is assessed on an achieved/not yet achieved basis, with guidance and feedback provided along the way.
Practical skills you’ll build
Law school gives you the theory — this is where you put it into practice.
You’ll work through real-world legal scenarios, building the skills employers expect from new lawyers, with feedback from experienced practitioners at every step. You'll learn to:
- Interview and advise clients
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Prepare for trial and advocate for your clients
- Draft documents with ease
- Research and analyse the law to solve client problems
- Negotiate and mediate with confidence
COURSE FEES
Want to study now and pay later?
You may be eligible for a StudyLink student loan to cover tuition fees. Please note: the Extended (40 week) course option is not StudyLink-eligible for living costs or student allowance.
| NZ citizens and permanent residents |
International citizens |
|---|---|
| $5,999 (GST inc.) | $7,650 (GST inc.) |
Payment options
WELLBEING, MENTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS
Starting your legal career is a big step, and we’re here to support you — academically, personally, and professionally.
Wellbeing
The College of Law is invested in student wellbeing. Profs includes a dedicated resilience and wellbeing module,
plus access to pastoral care and psychotherapists if you need extra support.
Mentoring
Alongside your studies, you can connect with our Mentoring Panel — experienced legal professionals who share advice and insights on
entering the profession. Membership is open to law students and Profs students.
Research and commitment
We’re committed to improving wellbeing across the
profession. That’s why we support the NZLSA Education and Wellbeing Survey and
publish our own Performance and Wellbeing Study to inform a deeper understanding of
wellbeing across all stages of the profession.
Scholarships
The College offers several scholarships to support students.
The Ian Haynes Memorial Scholarship provides up to $12,000 over four years to
help students pursue their legal studies and careers. We also offer the AMINZ Scholarship and the LawFest Student Scholarship.
FAQs
How much time do I need to dedicate to Profs?
When you enrol, be realistic about the time you can commit – and select a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
A Standard (18 weeks) schedule requires 27 hours of study per week.
An Intensive (13 weeks) schedule requires 37 hours of study per week.
An Extended (40 weeks) schedule requires 12 hours of study per week.
If you are working or have other commitments, we strongly recommend the Standard or Extended programme.
What happens if I can’t attend a workshop?
Profs is a fully interactive programme. You need to participate in all workshops.
So, if you can’t attend a workshop, you’ll need to transfer to the next available workshop. This may incur an additional cost.
When can I start my Profs?
You can start your Profs after you complete your last law degree exam.
Still waiting to receive your final grades or to graduate? No worries – you can still start your Profs.
Schedule a call to find out more.
When should I submit my application form for StudyLink?
If you want to apply for a student loan, you must contact StudyLink when you apply to enrol with the College.
It generally takes 10 working days for StudyLink to process an application.
Will I need to do written exams?
No. You won’t sit any exams during your Profs.
Instead, you will complete online tasks and performance assessments. This way, you’ll receive guidance and feedback from our instructors and be better prepared for real-world workplace tasks.
Can I study Profs as an international student?
If you are based in New Zealand and have a valid study visa, you are able to enrol in our Profs course.
The Profs course is a pre-admission training course for people seeking to be admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. If you are an offshore international student intending to study the course fully online, you will need to have completed an LLB at a New Zealand University, or have approval from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education to undertake the Profs course.