Bachelor of Laws LLB

You will be admitted to LLB Part I if you:

• have achieved the New Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard, and are admitted unconditionally to another University of Auckland programme.
• are a graduate, or already enrolled in another University of Auckland bachelors degree programme.

Entry requirements for conjoint programmes with Law are higher than for single degrees. Learn more about Conjoint degrees with Law.

 Graduate applicants can view their options here.

Transfer applicants who have not completed LLB Part I may apply for transfer in Semester One or Two. For advice, visit a Student Hub or submit an online enquiry.

Places in LLB Part II are limited, selection is based on academic merit considering your results in:

• LLB Part I courses, and
• Other university courses completed at bachelors level or above.

There is no direct entry from secondary school into LLB Part II.

For detailed eligibility requirements, visit the Applying for LLB Part II webpage.

If you have studied Law elsewhere, see Applying for Law Transfer.

You can also browse our Frequently asked questions.

UTAS admission to Part II
Through the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS),  a number of places are reserved for eligible:

• Tauira Māori
• Pasifika students
• Applicants from certain equity groups. 

If you are eligible for UTAS, have completed LLB Part I, and achieved at least a C+ average, you may apply for LLB Part II through the scheme.

Learn more at the Law UTAS page.

Note: Entry requirements may change each year.

Graduate admission to Part II
Graduate applicants who have either:

• Sat the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
• Completed at least three Stage III or higher Commercial Law courses (e.g., under a BCom or MBA), with at least a B+ average

may use these to demonstrate legal aptitude instead of LLB Part I courses. 

If approved, you must take LLB Part I and II courses concurrently in your first academic year and meet the minimum grade requirements.

Find out more at Graduates applying for the LLB.

LLB Transfers
Applicants currently enrolled in an LLB at another New Zealand Law School  who have at least 120 points left to complete may apply to transfer.

Please note that the LLB degree structures vary between universities, so not all courses are transferable. For details, visit Applying for Law Transfer.

If you are a graduate, or already enrolled in another University of Auckland bachelors degree programme, you will be admitted to LLB Part I.

Entry requirements for admission into conjoint programmes with Law are higher than those for single degree programmes. Find out more about conjoint degrees with Law including a list of available conjoints. To access this list, please visit Conjoint degrees with Law.

Graduate admission to Part I
University graduates who wish to apply for the LLB degree can view their options by visiting Graduates applying for the LLB.

If you demonstrate legal aptitude (eg, by having a good Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score) you can apply for admission to LLB Part I and LLB Part II concurrently. You should email a student adviser in the Law School to discuss the best entry pathway for you.

undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz

English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.0, no bands less than 5.5. See alternative English language requirements.

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. You will be selected on the basis of academic merit. Your Part I results as well as your results from your other university courses will be used to assess whether or not you will be selected for Part II.

There is no direct entry from secondary school into LLB Part II.

To be eligible to be considered for selection into LLB Part II 2025, you need to have:

• Passed LAW 121G with at least a B- (C+ for students applying under UTAS schemes) (This grade may change each year).
• Passed LAW 131 and LAW 141 (or their equivalent at another New Zealand law school) with at least a C+ (This grade may change each year).

AND

• Gained at least 75 points (or the equivalent) of non-Law university degree courses.
• Passed all eight courses (120 points) with an overall average Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (C+).

To be eligible to be considered for selection into LLB Part II 2026, you will need to have:

• Passed LAW 121G
• Passed LAW 131 and LAW 141 (or their equivalent at another New Zealand law school) with at least a C+

AND

• Gained at least 60 points (or the equivalent) of non-law university degree courses
• Passed 15 points of the WTR course relevant to the degree you are enrolled in
• Passed all eight courses (120 points) with an over Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (C+)

The minimum grade requirement mentioned may change each year. 

Entry into LLB Part II will be calculated on the basis of your LawGPA. This is a specially calculated (non-standard) GPA which is used for the purpose of admission to LLB Part II. It includes grades from both your law and non-law courses.

The LawGPA required for admission will be determined by the Law Selection Committee in December year prior to admission.

The minimum LawGPA required for selection into LLB Part II can vary from year to year, depending on the number of applicants. In recent years the minimum grade required has been between a GPA of 5.0–6.7 (equivalent to a grade between a B and a B+).

Students with a LawGPA of 6.50 or higher (equivalent to a grade midway between A- and B+) will be guaranteed entry into LLB Part ll. Students with a LawGPA less than 6.50 will still be considered for selection into LLB Part ll.

For information on applying for LLB Part II, please visit Applying for LLB Part II.

If you have completed study at another institution, you may want to read Applying for Law Transfer. 

For other questions you may have, please see Frequently asked questions. 

Please note: Entry requirements may change each year.

Graduate Admission to LLB Part II
If you are a graduate of an overseas university you will still need to pass the three Part I courses LAW 121G (Law and Society), LAW 131 (Legal Method) and LAW 141 (Legal Foundations) before applying for admission to Part II. Graduates may be eligible to take all three courses concurrently in the second semester. Please contact the LLB Part l student adviser for advice at undergradlaw@auckland.ac.nz.

You will be selected into Part II on the basis of your grades in LAW 121G, LAW 131 and LAW 141 plus your best 75 points (or equivalent) from your most recent year of university study. (Note: a typical full-time year of study at the University of Auckland is 120 points).

English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 7.0, no bands less than 6.5. See alternative English language requirements.