LLB Part I application and enrolment guide

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) has a two-part admission process: LLB Part I and LLB Part II. This guide explains how to apply for and enrol in LLB Part I, plan your first-year courses, and prepare for future progression to Part II.

We recommend reading this guide before applying. Law courses fill quickly, so submit your application and complete your enrolment for both Semester One and Semester Two as early as possible.

Note: Information below is for students beginning their university studies in 2026.

On this page:

Before you apply
Application process
Step 1. Apply for admission
Applying for a conjoint programme
Step 2. Enrol in your courses
Important information for LLB Part II Applicants
Step 3. Bridge to Law School
Help and advice

Before you apply

Before submitting your application, we recommend you:

Download the latest prospectus and review the LLB degree structure
Discuss your study plans with family, careers advisers, or current Law students
Visit the Help and advice page for information on specific programmes and support services

Note: This page is for students who have not previously studied at university. If you are a graduate applicant, please see Graduate applications for LLB Part I.

You’ll need:

An active email address
Details of your previous study, including qualification codes or identification numbers such as:
- National Student Number (NSN) - for NCEA students
- Candidate Code and Centre ID Code - or CIE students in New Zealand
- Personal Code - for IB students in New Zealand

Application process

Follow the Apply to Study process. Information specific to Law applicants is outlined below.

Step 1. Apply for admission

If you have no prior tertiary study, you must apply for either:

A Conjoint LLB programme, or
LLB Part I alongside another bachelor’s degree

This is because LLB Part I includes non-law courses that must be completed as part of another programme. Applications for LLB Part I cannot be processed unless you have applied for or enrolled in a second degree.

Completing your application

Apply online via Apply to Study
Select Bachelors as your programme type
Under Programme, choose Bachelor of Laws
Under Major/Specialisation, select Law Part I
Complete the remaining sections and submit your application

Note: The LLB is taught on the City Campus only and cannot be studied extramurally.

If you are also completing another bachelor’s degree, submit a separate application for that programme.

Applying for a conjoint programme

If you wish to study Law as part of a conjoint degree, you must:

Submit an application for both the LLB and your other degree, and
Submit a separate conjoint application, selecting the appropriate conjoint option under Programme

We recommend doing this, as conjoint programmes have higher entry requirements. If you do not meet the conjoint admission requirements, you can begin your studies in both degrees separately and reapply for the conjoint after your first year.

You may structure your first-year programme in the same way as a conjoint degree.

Tip: Degree requirements for your non-law degree may differ between a single and conjoint programme. Visit Student Hubs for degree planning advice.

Step 2. Enrol in your courses

If your application is successful, you will receive an Offer of Place via email, typically from mid-January for Semester One entry.

Some offers may be conditional, meaning final approval depends on meeting the University’s entry and programme requirements.

How to Enrol

Log into Student Services Online (SSO) and accept your offer
Enrol in both Semester One and Semester Two using Timetable Planner
Add courses by subject and confirm your timetable

Tip: The University cannot guarantee a timetable free of personal clashes. Visit Student Hubs for enrolment support.

First-Year Course Planning

In your first year, you must complete the following courses to be considered for LLB Part II.

Note: Some non-law programmes require a Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) course. If you are completing another non-law degree or conjoint alongside Law, please check your other faculty’s degree requirements.