Places are limited, and all applicants must go through a selection process. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements makes you eligible for consideration but does not guarantee admission.

LLB Part I admission is for Semester One entry only.

You must meet all the requirements for the relevant admission year to be considered for LLB Part II.

LLB Part I courses

2027 LLB Part II Admission

You must:

• Pass LAW 121G
• Pass LAW 131 and LAW 141 with at least a C+ in each course

2028 LLB Part II Admission

You must:

• Pass LAW 121G with at least a C+
• Pass LAW 131 and LAW 141 with at least a C+ in each course

Non-Law courses

You must have passed at least 75 points (or equivalent) of non-Law university courses at bachelors level or above.

At least 60 points must be from eligible non-General Education (GenEd)/Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) courses to be included in your LawGPA calculation.

Please note:

• Courses awarded only a Pass grade cannot be used towards this requirement.
• GenEd and WTR can count towards the 75 points but are excluded from the LawGPA calculation.

Overall GPA

You must have passed all eight courses (120 points) with an overall average LawGPA of 3.00 (C+).

Your LawGPA is used to rank applicants for selection. The minimum LawGPA required for admission varies each year depending on the number and results of applicants. It has typically ranged from 5.0 to 6.5 (approximately B to A-).

Applicants transferring from another New Zealand Law School will have a LawGPE (Grade Point Equivalent) calculated using a different process. See applying for law transfer from another university for more information.

Your LawGPA is calculated using the following courses:

The most recent, best 60 points are selected from courses completed in your most recent academic year, including Summer School (for example, Summer School 2026 to Semester Two 2026).

Changes to the 2027 LawGPA calculation

For 2027 LLB Part II admission, GenEd courses (excluding LAW 121G) will be excluded from the LawGPA calculation. This is in addition to the existing exclusions:

• WTR courses
• Pass/Fail courses
• Withdrawals (from 2023 onwards)

GenEd and WTR courses may still count towards the 75-point non-Law requirement.

Approved exceptions

If you have an approved exception for a course to be treated as its GenEd or non-GenEd counterpart, this will be recognised for LawGPA purposes.

For 2027 admission, the approved exception must be recorded on your Academic Record by 1 December 2026. Allow enough time for your application to be processed.

To request an exception, please visit Student Hubs or email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.

Important information about grades

• Only the most recent, best 60 points of eligible non-Law courses are used in your LawGPA, even though you must complete 75 points to meet the eligibility requirement.
• If you have a W grade for LAW 121G, LAW 131 or LAW 141 and have not previously passed the course, you will not be eligible for LLB Part II.
• If you repeat LAW 121G, LAW 131 or LAW 141, only your best attempt is counted in your LawGPA.
• If you complete a Pass/Fail course, you may need to take an additional non-Law course to meet the 75-point requirement.

For further information, including the calculation details and frequently asked questions, see LawGPA for LLB Part II admission.

The University Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS) reserves places for eligible applicants from equity groups, including:

• Tauira Māori 
• Moana Oceania students
• Students from other eligible equity groups, including those with a disability, from low socioeconomic backgrounds or from refugee backgrounds

See UTAS at Auckland Law School for eligibility and application information.

If exceptional circumstances have affected your academic performance, you may be eligible to apply for:

• GPA Variation – disregard most recent grades where exceptional
  circumstances have impacted your academic performance
• Discretionary Hardship - where unforeseen circumstances have significantly affected your ability to succeed academically

You may also apply for Aegrotat and Compassionate Consideration for tests and exams.

Applications for LLB Part II are for Semester One entry only.

Applications must be submitted online through the Apply to Study portal.

You must apply online to be considered for LLB Part II.

1. Apply online via Apply to Study
2. Select Semester One as your start term
3. Select the correct programme:
   1. Continuing your conjoint degree: apply for your conjoint LLB Part II programme
   2. Not continuing a conjoint: apply for single LLB Part II
      Do not reapply for your non-Law single degree
4. Select 'Law' as your specialisation (not 'Law Part I')

• Do not apply for LLB (Hons) at this stage.
• You can still apply if you have pending grades, Aegrotat or Compassionate Consideration applications, or No Payment (NP) grades.
• Late applications are generally not accepted except in exceptional circumstances

See Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II for further information.

Admission outcomes are expected to be released in mid-December.

If you receive an offer, you must:

1. Accept your offer by 12pm, 15 January
2. Enrol into LAW 297 Legal Research, Writing and Communication
3. Enrol into at least one other LLB Part II course

Applicants just below the required LawGPA may be placed on a waitlist. Final waitlist decisions are expected in late January.

Important

• Offers cannot be deferred. If you decline an offer, you must reapply and meet the admission requirements for the relevant year.
• You must be admitted unconditionally and accept your offer before enrolling in LLB Part II courses.
• LLB Part II includes four full-year compulsory courses and one single-semester course.
• You must self-enrol in both A and B components (Semester One and Two) by the second Friday of Semester One.
• You cannot enrol in LLB Part III courses until you have completed all LLB Part II courses.
• Requisite waivers for Law courses are not permitted. Enrolment in 400-level Law electives may be possible if you meet the prerequisites

For more information see, LLB degree requirements, Law course information and the Law School timetable.

If circumstances change, you may be able to:

• Drop or change courses before the relevant deadline
• Apply for Late Deletion in exceptional circumstances, such as illness or injury

See changing your enrolment for information about deadlines, withdrawals and Late Deletion.

Selection decisions made by the Law Selection Committee are final. You may submit an appeal for reconsideration in accordance with the University’s appeals process.

See Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II for more information.

For degree planning and enrolment advice, visit a Student Hub or email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.