About the course

Students acquire an understanding of the New Zealand constitution and the legal system, to enable students to apply basic law principles to common factual situations. This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP6600 New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma (Level 6)

What's in the course

An introduction to

• The New Zealand Constitution
• The Courts
• Reading legislation and case reports
• The function of law
• The law of property
• Contract
• Tort.

What students learn

Students will be able to

• Gain an introductory knowledge of the elements of the New Zealand legal system
• Understand the functions of law and distinction from other kinds of rules
• Gain knowledge of sources of law in New Zealand
• Gain knowledge of legal persons
• Gain knowledge of property
• Gain knowledge of contract and torts.

Assessment

New Zealand Law Society Examination

Fee

New Zealand Student Fee        $406.00

Additional Fee Information

Alternative Study Option

The New Zealand Law Society currently exempts students with a recent pass in the semesterised course 110 Introduction to Commercial Law from the requirement to pass Introduction to the Legal System. See Alternative Legal Executive Study Option.

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

It is recommended that students contact the programme coordinator to discuss choosing a viable workload before applying to enrol or to discuss any questions they may have.

Cedric Hunt
Freephone: 0508 650 200 Ext. 5528
Direct Phone: 04 913 5528
Email:Cedric Hunt