LLB Part I Planning

The LLB has a two-part admission process, LLB Part I and LLB Part II. Careful planning in Part I is essential to ensure you meet the requirements for consideration into Part II.

LLB Part I Courses

You must complete the following three Law courses. 

Code Title Points Offering Typical enrolment Minimum Grade requirement
LAW 121G Law and Society 15 Semester One
Semester Two		 Semester One C-
LAW 131 Legal Method 15 Semester Two only Semester Two C+
LAW 141 Legal Foundations 15 Semester Two only Semester Two C+
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Planning your enrolment

  • LAW 121G is typically taken in Semester One. Passing this course allows you to progress to LAW 131 and LAW 141 in Semester Two.
  • You must be active in the LLB Part I programme to enrol for LAW 131 and 141. 
  • Grade requirements may change each year, so check the latest regulations before enrolling.

Non-Law courses

In addition to the three LLB Part I courses, students must enrol in five non-law courses (75 points). 

These courses normally form part of your other bachelors degree or conjoint programme. When planning your non-Law courses, you should check the requirements of your other programme as well as the requirements for LLB Part II.

Non-Law courses must:

  • Be university courses at bachelors level or above
  • Contribute towards the requirements of your other bachelors degree or programme, where applicable
* Course may include non-law courses such as General Education, Academic English Language Requirement (AELR), or Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) courses. 
 
Note: Some non-Law programmes require a WTR course. If you are completing another degree or conjoint alongside Law, check your other faculty's requirements before selecting your courses.

Progression to LLB Part II

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet all the following requirements:

LLB Part I courses

You must:

  • Pass LAW 121G 
  • 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.

Please note:

  • Courses awarded only a Pass grade cannot be used towards this requirement.
  • General Education (GenEd) and WTR courses may contribute towards meeting the 75 point non-law requirement but are excluded from the LawGPA calculation.

Find more information on applying for LLB Part II and LawGPA Calculation.

LawGPA and 2027 Changes

For 2027 LLB Part II admissions, pending Council approval, all courses listed on the General Education Schedule (excluding LAW 121G) will be excluded from the LawGPA calculation.

This is in addition to the existing exclusion of:

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

This change ensures the LawGPA reflects performance in disciplinary courses.

Note: Courses with a ‘G’ designation on your academic record are treated as General Education courses for LawGPA purposes. Exceptions cannot change this designation.

Find further information on grades, applying for LLB Part II, and how the LawGPA is calculated. 

Planning and support

Planning your Part I courses carefully can help ensure you meet both your degree requirements and the requirements for consideration for LLB Part II.

  • If you are unsure which courses to take, contact Student Hubs for degree planning advice.
  • If you have questions about LLB part I or progression to Part II, email undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz. 
  • If you are a graduate applicant or transferring from another university, additional requirements may apply.

Important: requirements and course offerings may change each year. Always check the latest information before enrolling.

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