LLB Part II-IV and LLB(Hons) Degree Planning

There is no set timeframe to complete the LLB.

Important notes:

• If you intend to practise law, the New Zealand Council of Legal Education (NZCLE) may consider older qualifications “stale” for admission purposes. See the Stale qualifications page.
• Students returning after an absence should contact Student Hubs to ensure enrolment functions are active. Absences longer than two years may require a new application.

• You may enrol in up to 80 points per semester (typically 60 points per semester)
• All LLB Part II courses must be completed before enrolling in any Part III course
• You may begin taking Part III–IV electives once prerequisites are met
• Conjoint students should plan early to ensure LLB progress aligns with their other degree.

LLB Part II consists of four compulsory full-year courses and one single-semester course. Students must self-enrol for both A and B components (Semester One and Two) before the second Friday of Semester One.

Find more information on general LLB degree planning and workloads.

Part II Courses

• You must have accepted your LLB Part II offer before enrolling
• Students already active in LLB Part II-IV do not need to reapply
• You must enrol in LAW 297 and at least one other LLB Part II course. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal

• Part-time study: Students may spread Part II courses across multiple years. Consider leaving LAW 201until later if planning to take LAWCOMM electives
• Conjoint students: Often complete LLB Part II over two years (II and II.5)
• Electives: Remaining Part II courses may be combined with electives once prerequisites are met
• For degree planning advice or to confirm your pathway, contact Student Hubs.

Find more information about law electives below, eligibility and applying for LLB Part II, and sample degree structures.

LLB Part III-IV consists of five compulsory courses plus law electives.

As part of the University’s shift to 15-point courses, the following 2026 courses will have updated points and new codes:

• LAW 304 Equity (replacing LAW 306AB)
• LAW 305 Land Law (replacing LAW 301AB)
  

*Compulsory course

Notes

• All Part II courses must be completed before enrolling in Part III
• Requisite waivers are not permitted
• LAW 458 is required for NZCLE admission for those intending to practise law
• LAW 410 applies to students admitted to LLB Part II from 2026 onwards
• Students may enrol in 400-level electives once prerequisites are met
  

Find more information on Law Courses, Law Electives, LLB Requirements, and Law School Timetables.

• Availability: Electives vary annually and places may be limited
• LAW 458: Required for students intending to be admitted to the Bar
• Postgraduate courses: Eligible students (meeting GPA and prerequisites) may enrol in up to 30 points of approved postgraduate courses, counting towards /'/electives
• Timetable & Requisites: Refer to the

Students self-enrol for LAW 498 during their final term of LLB Part IV.

Requirements can be completed before enrolment and include:

• Moot participation
• 3,750 word of sustained legal writing
  

See LAW 498 Requirements for details.

Directed Study allows students to meet exact point totals in response to the university-wide standardisation to 15-point courses.

Notes

• Available in Summer School, Semesters One and Two (for 2026 completing students)
• From 2027 onwards, available to final-year students who are 5–10 points short
• If not short points, consider LAW 456 Supervised Research (15 points)
• Apply using

Programme requirements may differ depending on your year of admission or previous enrolments.

Key Points

• Students changing programme in 2025 or later must complete the Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) course (unless exempt)

• LAW 410 is required for students admitted to LLB Part II from 2026 onwards

• LAW 458 is required for NZCLE admission

• LLB(Hons) students must complete one 20-point seminar and one 40-point dissertation

• Students with prior LAW 299, LAW 399, or transferred from other New Zealand Law Schools should contact undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz

For degree progress, book a degree planning appointment with Student Hubs.

Students admitted to LLB(Hons) must complete the standard LLB requirements plus:

• LLB(Hons) adds approximately one extra semester of study
• See LLB(Hons) requirements, honours courses, sample degree structures, and frequently asked questions.

After completing the LLB, students intending to practise law must:

• Complete a Professional Legal Studies Course (PLSC)
• Apply to the NZCLE for admission

Students who have not yet graduated but have satisfied all LLB degree requirements may undertake the PLSC. This includes those still completing the Honours component.

See NZCLE for details.

LLB Part II

• Admitted unconditionally and accepted LLB Part II offer
• Enrolled in LAW 297 (or LAW 298 pre-2026) and at least one other LLB Part II course
• Completed all five Part II courses
• Planned structure if studying a conjoint (e.g. over Parts II–II.5)
• Checked elective prerequisites for Part III-IV courses

LLB Part III

• Completed all LLB Part II courses
• Enrolled in compulsory courses:
• LAW 304 Equity / LAW 306AB pre-2026
• LAW 305 Land Law / LAW 301AB pre-2026
• LAW 316 Jurisprudence
• Enrolled for LAW 410 He Pūtake Tikanga Māori (if required)
• Begun or planned LAW 498 requirements
• Completed degree planning check with Student Hubs

LLB Part IV

• Completed or planned LAW 458 Legal Ethics
• Enrolled in LAW 498 during the final term
• Checked elective availability and completed required points

LLB(Hons)

• Applied and admitted to LLB(Hons) programmeo Enrolled in 20-point LAWHONS Seminar upon admission
• Complete 40-point Dissertation (after Part IV)
• Maintained LLB(Hons) GPA of 6.00 or higher

General

• Completed WTR course (if required)
• Checked eligibility for graduation or further study