Which law master's specialisation in New Zealand suits a Bachelor of Laws graduate with a 6.4 GPA?

Your GPA is not the constraint here, the bigger decision is whether to take a taught LLM that lets you pick papers freely or a research LLM, since New Zealand rarely locks students into a single named sub-degree the way some other countries do.

Why Your 6.4 GPA Clears the Bar for a Taught LLM

• Standard threshold: most taught LLM programmes ask for roughly a 5.0 GPA or B average, comfortably below your score.
• Exception to watch: heavier research-only LLMs or competitive B-plus programmes such as Otago can ask for closer to first-class or 6.0-plus equivalents.

Commercial and Corporate Law: The Safest, Most Versatile Pick

• Coverage: corporate governance, international trade and M and A, the most globally recognised LLM specialisation.
• Career fit: works whether you stay in New Zealand's growing commercial law scene or return to India or move elsewhere internationally.

Niche Alternatives Worth Considering

• Environmental, Resources and Energy Law: a real regional strength given New Zealand's statutory frameworks around resource management.
• Public International Law and Human Rights: strong fit if you are aiming at NGOs, international bodies or policy roles.
• Technology, Data and Intellectual Property Law: growing fast alongside New Zealand's digital economy.

My Advice

Opt for a taught, coursework-based LLM (120 points) rather than a pure research degree given your GPA, and if you are aiming at a more competitive elective or provider, back it up with evidence of mooting, internships or legal practice in your application. Decide up front whether you plan to stay and practice in New Zealand or return to India, since that shapes which specialisation actually pays off.