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Nau mai ki te Ture. Welcome to Law and Criminal Justice at UC.

UC's Faculty of Law | Kaupeka Ture is one of New Zealand's leading law schools - consistently ranking in the top 150 law schools worldwide - and combines academic rigour with the development of essential legal skills. We have a strong reputation in traditional areas of law and offer innovative courses investigating the ways law intersects with Antarctica, the media, sport, and medicine.

Our unique Criminal Justice qualifications also have a strong vocational focus, and can lead to careers in law enforcement, corrections, offender rehabilitation, working with young offenders, criminal law, security and border control.

Our welcoming and supportive staff take great pride in the achievements of our students and graduates - talk to us to find out more about studying in the Faculty of Law | Kaupeka Ture.

Postgraduate options

Our postgraduate degrees open up a wealth of opportunities for graduates in New Zealand and abroad. Find out more.

Practical experience

The Faculty of Law offers real-world experience through internships, clinics, competitions and events. Find out how you can get involved.

About the Faculty of Law

Read about our reputation, history and affiliations.

Research

Our academics are involved in a wide range of research, working individually and in our ground-breaking groups and centres. 

Clubs and Societies

Get involved with student-led law clubs and societies on campus, and enjoy events, tutorials and seminars.

Information for High Schools

We provide resources for schools and organise region-wide events.

News, events and seminars

NZ law helps Australia win the Manuka Honey ...

On The Conversation UC Senior Lecturer David Jefferson highlights the recent decision in “one of the most complex and ...

It’s time to fix NZ’s Sentencing Act

Is 25 too young to understand that sexual assault is wrong? Too many young sex offenders are avoiding jail writes ...

Busting a king-sized myth

On the Conversation, Dr James Mehigan explains why Australia and NZ could become republics, and still stay in the ...

Student stories

Alex Wilson

'Learn about different topics and find your drive in the world...'

Charlie Boot

'My degrees have put me in the best possible place to positively impact this system...'

Danielle Moore

'I have now found my passion in youth justice...'

Millie Bidwill

'To be given the opportunity to head my own project, essentially independently, is something not many graduates have...'

Daniel Chia Matallana

'I think this kind of opportunity is unique at UC...'