Places in LLB Part II are limited, and all applicants must go through a selection process. There is also an enrolment limit on each of the LLB Part II courses.

Important: Meeting the minimum requirements listed on this page makes you eligible for consideration by the Law Selection Committee but does not guarantee admission.

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.

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 6.7 (approximately B to A-).

Applicants transferring from another New Zealand Law School will have a LawGPE (Grade Point Equivalent) calculated differently. Find more information on applying for law transfer from another university.

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, 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 exclusions of:

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

This change ensure the LawGPA reflects performance in disciplinary courses.

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 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).

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

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.

• Applicants with a LawGPA of 6.50 or above (equivalent to grade between A- and B+) are guaranteed entry. 
• Applicants with a LawGPA less than 6.50 will still be considered for selection.

The University Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS) reserves places for eligible:

• Tauira Māori
• Moana Oceania students
• Other equity groups, e.g. disability, low socioeconomic, or refugee background.

For more information see UTAS at Auckland Law School.

If your academic results have been affected by exceptional circumstances, you may apply for: 

• GPA Variation – disregard most recent grades where exceptional
  circumstances have impacted your academic performance
• Discretionary Hardship - where unforeseen circumstances have significantly affected your ability to succeed academically

You may also apply for:

• Law Assignment Extension
• Aegrotat and Compassionate Consideration for tests and exams

Applications for LLB Part II are only available for Semester One entry only.

• 1 October - Recommended application deadline
• 9 October - UTAS, GPA Variation and Discretionary Hardship application deadline
• 1 December - Final LLB Part II application deadline (no late
  applications accepted)
• Late-December - Admission outcomes released

Applications must be submitted online through the Apply to Study portal.

You must apply online to be considered for LLB Part II.

1. Apply online via Apply to Study
2. Start Term: Semester One
3. Select the correct programme:
   1. Continuing your conjoint degree: apply for your conjoint LLB Part II programme
   2. Not continuing a conjoint: apply for single LLB Part II
      Do not reapply for your non-law single degree
4. Select the specialisation “Law” (not “Law Part I”)
   Do not apply for LLB (Hons) at this stage

• Pending grades
• Aegrotat or compassionate consideration applications
• No Payment (NP) grades

Late applications are generally not accepted, except in exceptional circumstances. Appeals may be considered.

Find more information on Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II.

If offered a place, you must:

1. Accept your offer by 12pm, 15 January
2. Enrol into LAW 297 Legal Research, Writing and Communication
3. Enrol into at least one other LLB Part II course

Applicants just below the minimum LawGPA may be waitlisted, with final confirmation in late January.

Important: Offers cannot be deferred.  Declining requires reapplication and meeting any updated admission requirements.

Find more information about How to accept or decline an offer of place.

To enrol for LLB Part II courses, you must:

1. Have applied for LLB Part II
2. Be admitted unconditionally
3. Accept your offer by 15 January

You must also:

1. Enrol into LAW 297 Legal Research, Writing and Communication
2. Enrol into at least one other LLB Part II course

Important:

• LLB Part II has four full-year compulsory courses and one single-semester course
• Students must self-enrol in both A and B components (Semester One and Two) by the second Friday of Semester One
• You cannot enrol in LLB Part III courses until all LLB Part II courses are completed
• Requisite waivers for law courses are not permitted, but 400-level law electives may be possible if prerequisites are met  

Further information on how and when to enrol in courses, Law Courses, LLB Requirements, and Law School Timetables.

If circumstances change, you may:

• Drop or change courses before the deadline (fees refunded)
• Apply for Late Deletion in exceptional cases, e.g., illness, injury

Find information on changing your enrolment and the difference between late deletion and withdrawal.

Selection by the Law Selection Committee is final. Appeals are available for reconsideration only.

Find more information on Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II.

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