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 LLB Part I, enrol in your first-year courses and plan your studies towards applying for LLB Part II.

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

1. Download the latest LLB prospectus and familiarise yourself with
   the degree structure
2. Consider which other bachelors degree you would like to study alongside Law
3. Review the LLB Part I Planning page to understand the course requirements

 You will need:

• An active email address
• Details of your previous school study, including relevant identification numbers:
  • NCEA: National Student Number (NSN)
  • Cambridge International (CIE): Candidate Code and Centre ID Code (for students in New Zealand)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Personal Code (for students in New Zealand)

If you have no previous university study, you must apply for:

• LLB Part I
• Another bachelors degree or a conjoint programme that includes the LLB

This is because LLB Part I required you to complete 75 points of non-Law courses, which must form part of another bachelors degree or programme.

Your LLB Part I application cannot be processed unless you have applied for or are enrolled in another bachelors degree or conjoint programme.

How to apply

Follow the University’s Apply to Study process.

When completing your LLB application:

1. Select Bachelors as your programme type
2. Select Bachelor of Laws under Programme
3. Select Law Part I under Major/Specialisation
4. Complete the remaining sections and submit your application

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

Important: The LLB is taught on the City Campus only and is not available for extramural study.

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

• Apply for both the LLB and your other degree
• Submit a separate application for the relevant conjoint programme, selecting the appropriate conjoint option under Programme

Conjoint programmes have higher admission requirements than single degrees. If you do not meet the conjoint admission requirements, you may be able to begin studying both degrees separately and reapply for the conjoint after your first year.

You can plan your first-year courses in the same way as a conjoint programme while completing the degrees separately.

Tip: Degree requirements for your other programme may differ depending on whether you study it as a single degree or conjoint. Contact Student Hubs for degree planning advice.

If your application is successful, you will receive an Offer of Place by email. For Semester One entry, offers are typically sent from mid-January.

Some offers may be conditional, meaning you must meet any outstanding admission or programme requirements before your place is confirmed. 

How to Enrol

Once you receive your Offer of Place:

1. Log into Student Services Online (SSO) and accept your offer
2. Use Timetable Planner to select courses for Semester One and Semester Two
3. Add your courses and confirm your enrolment and timetable

We recommend enrolling in both semesters as early as possible to secure your preferred courses and class times.

Tip: The University cannot guarantee a timetable that accommodates all personal commitments. Contact Student Hubs if you need help with enrolment.

Your first year of the LLB (Part I) consists of three compulsory Law courses and 75 points of non-Law courses.

Required courses

Recommended enrolment pattern

Semester One

• LAW 121G Law and Society
• 45 points of non-Law courses

Semester Two

• LAW 131 Legal Method
• LAW 141 Legal Foundations
• 30 points of non-Law courses

* Course may include non-Law courses such as General Education, Academic English Language Requirement (AELR), or Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) courses. 

Important prerequisite changes from 2027

From 2027, additional prerequisites apply before you can enrol in LAW 131 and LAW 141 in Semester Two.

You must:

• Pass LAW 121G with at least a C+
• Pass at least 30 points of non-Law courses
• Be active in the LLB Part I programme

You should therefore enrol in LAW 121G and at least 30 points of non-Law courses in Semester One.

If you do not meet these requirements, you will be unable to progress to LAW 131 and LAW 141 in Semester Two.

Note: The 30-point prerequisite is separate from the 75-point non-Law requirement for consideration for LLB Part II.

Choosing your non-Law courses

Your non-Law courses must be university courses at bachelors level or above and should contribute towards your other bachelors degree or programme.

Some programmes have additional course requirements, including a Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) course. Check the requirements of your other faculty when planning your enrolment.

For detailed information about course selection, prerequisites and progression, see LLB Part I Planning. 

LLB Part I is the first stage of your Law degree. After completing Part I, you must apply for admission to LLB Part II.

Places in LLB Part II are limited, and all applicants must go through a selection process. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a place.

When planning your first-year courses, it is important to understand how your grades and non-Law courses may affect your eligibility and Law GPA.

For detailed information about:

• Eligibility and admission requirements
• Application deadlines and selection
• The courses and grades included in your LawGPA
• How your non-Law courses contribute to your application

See Applying for LLB Part II, and How is the LawGPA calculated?. 

Bridge to Law School is a short preparatory programme for school leavers transitioning to university study.

The programme helps you:

• Develop foundational skills for studying Law
• Build confidence in academic writing and legal reasoning
• Adjust to university life

Participation is an opportunity to prepare for your first year of Law study.

Find out more about Bridge to Law School.

If you need assistance with your application, enrolment or study planning:

• Visit the Student Hubs for degree planning and enrolment advice
• Email undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz for Law programme advice
• Email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz for general University enquiries

Important: programme requirements, admission criteria, grade requirements and course offerings may change each year. Always check the latest information before enrolling.