PROFS
Course Guide
WHY THE COLLEGE IS #1 FOR PROFS WE’RE GRADUATES’ PROFS PROVIDER OF CHOICE More students choose to study their Profs with The College of Law than any other provider. More than 700 students each year trust us to prepare them for admission and the transition into the workplace.
STUDY ONLINE, ON CAMPUS, OR BOTH At College of Law, there’s no “one size fits all”. You can choose to study Profs at home, in-person, or opt for a mixture of both. Select the timing, location, and dates for each workshop to fit Profs around your schedule, not the other way around. With five locations across New Zealand and multiple workshop timing options, you’re spoiled for choice.
FIT STUDY INTO YOUR LIFE Unlike university, you don’t have to wait until the usual semester intake to start Profs. With new courses starting every two weeks, we’re ready when you are.
CHOOSE YOUR HOURS At the College of Law, Profs is designed to work around your commitments. You can complete the course in an Intensive (13 weeks), Standard (18 weeks), or Extended (40 weeks) timeframe – choosing the pace that best fits your schedule and commitments.
LEARN FROM THOSE WITH BOOTS ON THE GROUND Our lecturers are experienced, practising lawyers. So you can expect the most relevant examples and up-to-date knowledge on contemporary issues facing legal practitioners. What better way to prepare yourself for the real world?
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TAILOR TO YOUR UNIQUE INTERESTS As the only Profs provider offering elective subjects, you’ll be able to tailor your learning to your personal interests. Your Profs, your choice.
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS The first-class support you’ll have on hand is only the beginning. Our experienced lecturers, relevant assessments and superior online learning tools will give you every opportunity possible to excel in your studies.
A REAL-WORLD APPROACH TO ASSESSMENTS Rather than exams, your assessments will mirror the files and activities you’ll face when you enter the workforce. You’ll learn via a mentor-mentee process, submitting assignments and receiving regular feedback. It’s the smartest way to get you truly ‘practice-ready’.
AN ADVANCED ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM Taking a page out of Harvard’s book, we’ve embraced the prestigious university’s advanced learning platform, Canvas. Interactive, dynamic and engaging. That’s what you can expect when learning online at the College.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH THE BEST By choosing the College of Law for your Profs, you’re aligning your own professional reputation with the best, from day one of your legal career. That’s because our course is the longstanding market leader in New Zealand, preferred by students, law firms and the Big 4 alike.
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ABOUT PROFS What is the Professional Legal Studies Course (known as Profs)? The first step to becoming a lawyer in New Zealand is to complete a law degree (LLB). Your LLB underpins your theoretical understanding of the law and legal practice in New Zealand. The second step to being admitted is the completion of your Profs. Profs is a structured training course designed to give you the practical skills you’ll need as a new lawyer, as set by the New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE).
The purpose of Profs Profs aims to bridge the gap between what you learnt at university and the real world. During your Profs you will: Learn how to practise under supervision Gain the skills required to represent a client Understand the responsibilities of a practitioner and officer of the court Enhance your sensitivity to culture and diversity
evelop the foundations for lifelong D learning in the legal profession ake accountability for your ongoing T professional development Learn skills to help you maintain well-being in practice
Before and after Profs You can enrol in the Profs at any time, as long as the course commences after your final LLB exam or assessment. You don’t need to have received your final university results before you start. After completing your Profs, you can apply for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
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MY EXPERIENCE WAS NOT ONLY PRODUCTIVE AND USEFUL, BUT VERY ENJOYABLE. I COMMEND EACH INSTRUCTOR ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE, PASSION AND PEOPLE SKILLS.
Graduate of Profs at College of Law
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PROFS AT THE COLLEGE OF LAW Inspiring, supportive teachers At the College of Law, we know it’s not just what you learn that’s important, but also from whom you learn. That’s why our instructors are all successful, respected legal professionals with:
Compulsory subjects (complete all)
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Advocacy
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Civil Litigation
A passion for mentoring new lawyers
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Interviewing and Advising
Extensive experience and technical knowledge
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Negotiation and Mediation
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Transactional Practice
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Professional Skills
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Office and Personal Management
Specialist expertise in one or more practice areas Enthusiasm for teaching legal practice
Interactive, hands-on learning
Elective subjects (choose one)
At the College of Law, you will learn by doing, not just reading. Rather than formal essay writing and exams, you’ll solve problems and complete tasks. Whether it’s drafting an Affidavit or preparing a Statement of Claim, you’ll learn key areas of competence through
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Corporate Law
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Criminal Law
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Family Law
everyday scenarios that parallel real-life practice.
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In-house Practice
Your time with us will be fun, engaging, and hugely beneficial!
Wide-ranging subjects – with more elective options At the College of Law, we believe you deserve the opportunity to explore your specific interest area and get a head start on your ideal legal career. That’s why we are the only provider to offer elective subjects.
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PROFS IS A PRACTICAL, SKILLS BASED PROGRAMME. IT DEVELOPS A SET OF SKILLS THAT YOU NEED IN THE PROFESSION.
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Choose your preferred mode of attendance At the College of Law, Profs is designed to fit around your life. You can study in an Intensive (13 weeks), Standard (18 weeks), or Extended (40 weeks) timeframe – choosing the pace that works best for you. As pioneers in online delivery, we know how to keep you supported and connected, however you choose to have your Profs course delivered to you. Through Canvas – our online learning portal – you’ll engage in a range of interactive tutorials, quizzes and practical exercises. You’ll also undertake live assessments and receive one-on-one feedback from your instructors via video and teleconference. During your workshops, you will participate in role plays and receive guidance and feedback from an instructor.
Choose your course length
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Standard (18 weeks)
Intensive (13 weeks)
Extended (40 weeks)
Choose if
You need to balance your learning with life or work commitments. This is our most popular option.
You are not working, and have the time and space to focus fully on Profs for the duration of the course. This is a fastpaced course with frequent submissions
You are in full-time work or have significant family/life commitments, and don’t have strict time pressures around admission. Not StudyLinkeligible for living costs or student allowance.
Study Load
27 hours per week
37 hours per week
12 hours per week
Workshop delivery options During Profs, you’ll take three workshop subjects. You can mix and match delivery options amongst those subjects.
Daytime
Evening
Frequency
Consecutive weekdays
One or two evenings per week
Timing
9.30 am to 4.30 pm
5.30 pm to 9 pm
Best for
Students with daytime availability who want the momentum of undertaking a subject in one block.
Students balancing study with work or other commitments. Sessions run on nonconsecutive evenings.
Workshop subjects Interviewing & Advising, Negotiation & Mediaton, and Advocacy
When enrolling in Profs at the College of Law, we give you the freedom to choose your workshop times, dates, and locations. We encourage you to view our workshop timetable page for more information: collaw.ac.nz/learnwithus/our-programmes/professional-legal-studies-course/workshop-schedule
Five study locations We offer Profs in five cities, and fully online:
AUCKLAND
CHRISTCHURCH
HAMILTON
DUNEDIN
WELLINGTON
ONLINE
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IT WAS REALLY INTERESTING TO STUDY PART-TIME IN PROFS AND ALSO WORK FULL-TIME. WEEK BY WEEK, I COULD SEE MYSELF IMPROVING AND REALLY UTILISING THE SKILLS THAT I LEARNED IN THE COURSE.
Graduate of Profs at College of Law
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COURSE DATES
STANDARD (18 WEEKS) Start Date
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INTENSIVE (13 WEEKS) Start Date
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Fri, Jan 29, 2027
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Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Fri, Feb 12, 2027
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Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
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Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
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Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Fri, Mar 12, 2027
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Mon, Jan 25, 2027
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
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Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Fri, May 7, 2027
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Mon, Feb 22, 2027
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Mon, Jun 28, 2027
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Mon, Feb 22, 2027
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EXTENDED (40 WEEKS)
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COURSE DATES AND FEES 2026 Multiple start dates
Three payment options
Once you’ve completed the requirements for your law degree, you can begin your Profs at any time. Simply choose from our many start dates.
STUDYLINK Profs is approved for student loans and allowances (the course is 0.4 EFTS and classified as full-time). Learn more at studylink.govt.nz.
To view upcoming start dates, please visit collaw.ac.nz/Profs Remember: You don’t need your final grades or to have formally graduated to enrol or start the programme.
All-inclusive course fees Your course fees cover: • Tuition • Learning materials • Access to online libraries and databases • Resources
New Zealand citizens & permanent residents
International students
$5,999 Inc. GST*
$7,650 Inc. GST*
International students are not eligible for student loans.
INVOICES Is your employer paying your course fees? If so, we’ll send them an invoice directly.
SELF-FUNDED If you’re not eligible for a student loan, you’ll need to pay your fees in full before you start (via credit card or Internet Banking).
Some incidental fees may also apply. Please visit collaw.ac.nz/Profs to find out more. *Prices valid to 1 November 2026
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ASSIGNMENTS WERE BASED ON REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS WHICH HELPED ME TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OVER THE THEORY WE COVER IN LAW SCHOOL.
Graduate of Profs at The College of Law
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FAST FACTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENT If you acquired your law degree overseas, your qualifications will need to be assessed by NZCLE before enrolling in Profs. Learn more at nzcle.org.nz. You will also need a valid visa as well as medical and travel insurance during your time in New Zealand. Learn more at immigration.govt.nz.
ELIGIBILITY To begin Profs at The College of Law, you need to have a New Zealand LLB – or a law degree from another jurisdiction with approval from NZCLE.
GETTING ADMITTED NZ citizens and permanent residents: You can gain admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand after you complete your LLB and Profs. Learn more at lawsociety.org.nz. International students: NZCLE will need to assess your qualifications before you apply for admission. Learn more at nzcle.org.nz.
CHOOSING AN ELECTIVE
TRANSFERS
We recommend that you choose your elective based on the type of clients you plan to work with once you enter practice.
You can transfer your programme to a later intake at any time if your circumstances change. Transfers more than 14 days after your course commences will incur a fee.
Remember, you can change your elective in the first seven days of the course if you wish to.
REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
If you need to withdraw your enrolment, our refund policy is as follows:
To study Profs with The College of Law you’ll need:
• You’ll receive a full refund if you withdraw at least 14 days before your course starts.
• M icrosoft Word
• You’ll receive a refund of the course fees less $500 if you withdraw within 8 days after your course starts.
• S peaker, microphone, webcam, and a compatible and supported browser
• R eliable high-speed internet access
• You won’t receive a refund if you withdraw more than 8 days after your course starts. • Any refund will be at the College’s discretion and will depend on individual circumstances.
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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH Want to learn more about our course options, start dates, or anything else? Please call our team during business hours, or visit our website at any time. Phone: Email: Website:
0800 265 529 enquiries@collaw.ac.nz collaw.ac.nz
Correct as of 15 September 2026
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