Doctor of Laws

The University of Otago

A candidate must apply for admission1 to the degree by submitting the following in the first instance: a curriculum vitae; an abstract and/or brief description of the work including a list of the published original contributions upon which the application is based; and a statutory declaration identifying the submitted work as original and stating that it has not previously been accepted for another qualification at any university or equivalent institution. Where co-authored work is submitted those parts which are a candidates own work should be identified, whereupon the University will review and advise if a case for the award of the degree exists. Where the case for an award exists, every candidate shall submit a digital copy of the work2 upon which the application is based together with a narrative summary of the body of work of 5000-10000 words, which clearly describes the impact of the work or contribution to the relevant discipline or area of practice, and the required entry fee. In exceptional circumstances, and with the prior approval of the Senate, unpublished material may be submitted as part of the work. Additional work, published or unpublished, may be submitted as appendices in support of the application.