Faculty of Law
Careers
A postgraduate qualification from the Faculty of Law's Postgraduate Centre is an excellent career move.
Whether you are a junior solicitor just starting out in your field, a seasoned practitioner or a professional who works with the law without a formal legal qualification, this qualification will be a great asset to you and your employer, present and future.
Career opportunities are varied with this qualification. Most legal profession opportunities are advertised in local publications, which are available for reading in the various common rooms available to our postgraduate students.
Career resources for law students
University Careers Services can assist you with your career planning and job searches throughout the course of your studies. The service provides assistance through workshops, seminars and a drop-in service at the Faculty of Law. You will find the University Careers Services in Room 001 of The ClockTower, 22 Princes Street and on the web at www.auckland.ac.nz/careers. Visit the service to discuss your career options, get your CV and letters reviewed, attend a workshop, have a mock interview or use our extensive resources.
Go to the University Careers Services page
The Faculty of Law works with the University Careers Services to help students participate in the Law Graduate Recruitment Programme that is held each March. The organisations that participate in this programme are mostly (but not exclusively) national and medium to large law firms. They recruit for two types of positions - Summer Clerks (typically Part III students) and Law Clerks (for final-year students seeking graduate positions). Summer Clerk opportunities often lead to employment after your studies have finished.
