Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II-IV

The appeal process can only consider matters of process and where decisions were manifestly at odds with the evidence. It cannot consider matters of professional judgement. The appeal process does not have the discretion to permit the application of admission criteria that differ from those applied to other applicants.

Appeals will be considered from the following categories:

  • Late applications for LLB Part II-IV
  • Unsuccessful applications to LLB Part II-IV

Late applications for LLB Part II-IV
If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from applying for LLB Part II by 1 December of the year prior to which you are applying, you may submit an appeal for a late application to be accepted.

Unsuccessful applications to LLB Part II-IV
An unsuccessful applicant to LLB Part II may appeal to the Law School for a reconsideration of their application. The two grounds for appeal are:

  • There was a failure of the University’s process, and/or
  • The basis of the decision was manifestly at odds with the evidence

For advice on the appeal procedures, please contact Law student support.   

The Appeals Process 

The appeals process will have two stages. 

1. Appeal

Applicants wishing to appeal their unsuccessful application or submit an appeal for consideration of a late application must appeal in writing stating the grounds for their appeal.

Please complete the form Appeal for LLB Part II Admission.

The Appeal form must contain the following supporting documentation:

  • A letter written by the applicant addressed to the Associate Dean (Academic) or nominees stating the grounds for the appeal
  • An unofficial copy of the transcript of the applicant
  • Other relevant documents that will support the appeal, such as the exceptional circumstances resulting in a late application

The Appeal must be submitted on or before 12 noon on 8 January 2026.

The Associate Dean (Academic) or nominee will then review the application and will respond to the applicant in writing with the outcome. The process may include an interview where appropriate. The written response will include details of the next stage of appeal should they wish to pursue the matter further.

2.     Final Appeal
Applicants wishing to pursue a further appeal regarding their unsuccessful application or late application may submit a Final Appeal under the Student Academic Complaints Statute Clause 13 Right of Review to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Education (DVC(E)).

The Final Appeal must be submitted on or before 12 noon on 25 January 2026 by completing the Final Appeal for LLB Part II Admission.

The Final Appeal to the DVC(E) must contain the following documentation

  • The letter from the Associate Dean (Academic) or nominee setting out the decision of the first Appeal
  • A letter appealing that decision addressed to the DVCE that sets out the grounds for the Final Appeal
  • Supporting documents that were attached to the first Appeal

Applicants may request a review of the original or duly authorised delegate, on the grounds that:

  • There was a failure of the University’s process, and/or
  • The basis of the decision was manifestly at odds with the evidence.

The decision of the DVC(E) on such requests is final.

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