Doctor of Laws
University of Waikato · Hamilton, New Zealand
About this programme
The Doctor of Laws (LLD) is a prestigious degree awarded for an original, substantial, and distinguished contribution to legal scholarship. It recognises the candidate as an international authority and requires a higher level of achievement than a PhD.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 1 year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Rolling
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
PhD applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with honours or a master's degree that includes a significant research component (at least 25% of one year's study), with a minimum of Second Class, First Division (or equivalent) in that qualifying degree. Before applying, you must identify and secure a Waikato supervisor in your area and outline your proposed research — an Invitation to Apply from an agreed supervisor is required, with final admission approved by the Postgraduate Research Committee. International applicants must also meet the University's English-language requirements.
Visa
- Visa required
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Application fee
- NZD 850 (online application fee)
- Proof of funds
- NZD 20,000/yr
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (1)
- Manaaki New Zealand ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline February / March each year