How is LawGPA calculated for admission into LLB Part II?

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

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.
• At least 60 points must be from eligible non-GenEd/WTR courses to calculate your LawGPA

Please note:

• Courses awarded only a Pass grade cannot be used towards this requirement.
• General Education (GenEd) and Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) courses may contribute towards meeting the 75-point non-law requirement 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+).

Entry to LLB Part II will be based on your LawGPA, a special GPA used for admission into LLB Part II.

The minimum LawGPA required for selection varies each year based on the number of applicants. Typically, it ranges from 5.0 to 6.5 (approximately B to A-).

Find more information on applying for LLB Part II.

Your LawGPA is used to rank applicants for selection and will be determined by the Law Selection Committee.

Key Change to the 2027 LawGPA Calculation

From 2027 LLB Part II admissions, General Education (GenEd) courses, excluding LAW 121G, will be excluded from the LawGPA calculation.

This is in addition to the existing exclusions of:

• 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 successfully apply for and receive an approved exception to have a GenEd course treated as its non-GenEd counterpart, or vice-versa, the approved exception will be recognised for LawGPA purposes.

The approved exception must be recorded on your Academic Record by 1 December 2026 to be recognised for 2027 LLB Part II admission.

If you have applied for an exception, please allow enough time for the approval to be processed and recorded before this deadline.

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

What’s included in the LawGPA?

Your LawGPA includes:

• LAW 121G Law & Society – single weighted
• LAW 131 Legal Method – double weighted
• LAW 141 Legal Foundations – double weighted
• Most recent, best 60 points from eligible non-law university courses at bachelors level or above – single weighted

"Most recent, best 60 points" includes courses completed in the most recent academic year (e.g. Summer School 2026 to Semester Two 2026).

Grade points table

What’s excluded in the LawGPA?

The following are excluded:

• General Education (GenEd) courses, excluding LAW 121G
• WTR courses 
• Courses with Pass/Fail grades
• ‘Withdrawals (W) received from 2023 onwards

Approved exceptions may change how a course is treated for LawGPA purposes.

Important notes on grades

• While you must complete 75 points of non-law courses to be eligible, only the most recent best 60 points of eligible non-law courses will be used in your LawGPA calculation.
• If you have a W (Withdrawn) 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 will be counted in your LawGPA.
• If you complete a Pass/Fail course, you may need to take an additional non-law course to ensure you meet the 75-point non-law requirement.

Find further information on grades, LawGPA for LLB Part II Admission and FAQ.

Grades excluded or counted as zero

Counted as Zero

The following results are counted as zero in LawGPA calculation unless exceptions apply:

• Withdrawals prior to 2023
• Did Not Sit (DNS) or Did Not Complete (DNC) results 

Exceptions:

• More than 60 points of non-law courses were taken in the same year.
• Extraordinary circumstances beyond your control (documentary evidence required; apply for GPA Variation)

Note: Withdrawals from 2023 onwards do not affect your LawGPA.

Sample LawGPA calculation

A student’s LawGPA might be calculated as follows:

• LAW 121G – A (single weighted)
• LAW 131 – A- (double weighted)
• LAW 141 – B (double weighted)
• Non-law courses – best 60 points from most recent year

The total points are then used to calculate the LawGPA.

Non-law variations

Fewer than 60 points of non-law in current year: Remaining points are taken from the previous academic year, prioritising the highest grades first.

Example: A student takes 30 points of non-law in 2025 (including a WTR course). The remaining 30 points are selected from 2024 grades.

Non-law courses weighted other than 15 points: Best grades from the most recent year are selected and weighted accordingly.

Example: A 30-point non-law course with a B grade from 2022 contributes only 15 points to the LawGPA.

If your LawGPA does not accurately reflect your academic performance, you may apply for:

• GPA Variation: Adjustments to LawGPA calculation due to exceptional circumstances. 
• Discretionary Hardship: If unforeseen personal challenges have significantly impacted your LawGPA.

Deadline: 1 October. For further details or to apply, please email lawstudentsupport@auckland.ac.nz.

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

Different universities have different grading scales, course weightings, and workloads.

For these applicants:

• A Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) converts your grades and points to a University of Auckland standard
• LawGPE calculations are completed after the LLB Part II application deadline

Note: Applications are strongly encouraged by 1 October. The final date to apply is 1 December. Late applications are not accepted. Entry requirements may change each year, so review the latest information before applying.

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