New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies (Level 6)

Entry requirements

To enter this qualification you need to have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent.

If you don’t meet any of the requirements above, contact us to discuss your options. Or you could start with one of our Level 1-4 certificates.

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Foundation and bridging programmes

20 years old or over

If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

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International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.

You can also study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas.

Find out about the special conditions and fees which you'll need to meet

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

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Online Exams

We plan to hold the final exams for the July 2025 offering of LES603 Business Law and Practice and LES604 Property Law and Practice online in October 2025. 

If you intend to enrol in either of these courses in July 2025, please read our Online exams information to find out more, including device and internet requirements. 

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