LLB Part I application and enrolment guide

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

1. Download the latest prospectus and review the LLB degree structure
2. Discuss your study plans with family, careers advisers, or current Law students
3. Visit the Help and advice page for information about 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 applying for the LLB. 

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 - for CIE students in New Zealand
  • Personal Code - for IB students in New Zealand

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

If you have no prior tertiary 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 includes 75 points of non-law courses, which must form part of your other bachelors degree or programme.

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

Completing your application

1. Apply online via Apply to Study
2. Select Bachelors as your programme type
3. Under Programme, choose Bachelor of Laws
4. Under Major/Specialisation, select Law Part I
5. 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 bachelors degree, submit a separate application for that 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

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 can 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.

If your application is successful, you will receive an Offer of Place by 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

1. Log into Student Services Online (SSO) and accept your offer
2. Enrol in both Semester One and Semester Two using Timetable Planner
3. 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.

In your first year, you must complete:

• LAW 121G – Law and Society
• LAW 131 – Legal Method
• LAW 141 – Legal Foundations
• Five non-Law courses totalling 75 points

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

LAW 121G is typically taken in Semester One. Passing LAW 121G allows you to progress to LAW 131 and LAW 141 in Semester Two.

You must be active in the LLB Part I programme to enrol in LAW 131 and LAW 141.

Non-Law courses

Your five non-Law courses must be university courses at bachelors level or above and should form part of your other bachelors degree or programme.

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.

Find more information on LLB Part I Planning and applying for LLB Part II.

When applying for LLB Part II, the following grades will not be included in your LawGPA calculation: 

• General Education (GenEd) courses (excluding LAW 121G)
• Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) courses
• Courses with Pass/Fail grades
• Withdrawals (W) from 2023 onwards

Find further information on grades, applying for LLB Part II, and how the LawGPA is calculated. 

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

It helps you:

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

Find out more about Bridge to Law School.

• 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, grade requirements and course offerings may change each year. Always check the latest information before enrolling.