Remaining and withdrawing from the LLB(Hons)
Frequently asked questions on remaining and withdrawing from the LLB(Hons).
This information applies only to students admitted into LLB(Hons) in 2026 or earlier.
Admissions to the LLB(Hons) programme is paused for 2027, with selection recommencing in 2028.
Remaining in LLB(Hons) Programme
Students must maintain a minimum LawHons GPA of 6.00 (B+) to graduate with LLB(Hons).
Students’ LawHons GPA is only calculated upon admission and completion of the programme as we know students GPA can dip when taking LLB Part III courses. It’s your responsibility to ensure you meet the LawHons GPA requirement upon completion.
Students who do not meet the minimum LawHons GPA of 6.00 (B+) upon submission of their dissertation will not be eligible to graduate with LLB(Hons) and instead be reverted to the LLB. The LAWHONS 789 enrolment, and the grade, will remain on your academic transcript.
Rounding is permitted to one decimal place in determining the overall GPA (i.e. a minimum of 5.95 is required to graduate with Honours).
Students interested in whether they have maintained their 6.00 LawHons GPA before beginning their dissertation may request a GPA calculation.
Please note, students admitted into Honours prior to 2023, eligibility will be based on your law marks instead of grades. Students must maintain a weighted average of 75 or above to graduate with Honours.
Find information on how is the LawHons GPA is calculated.
Withdrawing from LLB(Hons)
Students who withdraw from LLB(Hons) after having completed the honours seminar may have this counted as a 20-point law elective.
A manual exception needs to be added – please email postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz to apply this.