UTAS Māori Pathway (Law)

UTAS Māori is one of five pathways available to Part I students seeking to apply for Part II Law.

This pathway is designed to support Māori students to achieve their academic and professional goals, contributing to the growth and representation of Māori legal professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find more information on the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS) for Part II Law

To be considered under the Targeted Admission Scheme (Māori), applicants must meet all administrative requirements and receive faculty approval.

To meet the administrative requirements, you must:

• Identify as Māori and have verified whakapapa 
• Provide evidence of involvement with community and the MAP Programme
• Have completed the online application for admission into Part II Law
• Submit the UTAS Māori application form by the closing date
• Attend a UTAS Māori interview

UTAS applications open in Semester Two. Information and application links will be shared via Canvas.

Applications must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

After the application deadline:

• Applications are reviewed to confirm completeness and eligibility.
• Eligible students will be invited to attend an in-person interview.
• Applications are assessed by the Sub-Selection Committee.
• Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for LLB Part II to be considered.

There are 32 places available for eligible Māori tauira in the UTAS Māori Pathway. Meeting the minimum requirements and/or attending an interview does not guarantee entry.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome in December, at the same time as LLB Part II results.

Students admitted through the UTAS Māori Pathway will receive ongoing academic and pastoral support throughout their degree, including:

• One-on-one support from the Pouāwhina Māori, including assistance with accommodation, financial, personal, family, or work-related matters
• Academic progress tracking
• Access to MAP tutorials and wānanga for core law courses
• Assistance accessing key support services, including Student Health and Counselling, Student Learning Services, Spiritual and Religious Support, the Tuākana Network, and Student Disability Services
• Peer support through regular meetings

Further information:

For support with Whakapapa verification please either contact the Pouāwhina Māori and or see Scholarship Ethnicity Verification for Māori.