Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Laws Program

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program at the University of Auckland is a four-year, 480-point degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in law. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers within the legal profession and beyond.

Program Overview

The LLB program includes compulsory law courses, elective law courses, non-law courses from another degree program, and one General Education course. The program is structured into four parts, each with its own set of requirements and courses.

Conjoint Options

The University of Auckland offers conjoint programs that allow students to pursue two undergraduate bachelor's degrees at the same time. Conjoint options available with the LLB program include:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Global Studies/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Global Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Program Structure

The LLB program is structured into four parts, each with its own set of courses and requirements.

Part I

Part I consists of 120 points and includes compulsory law courses such as Law and Society, Legal Method, and Legal Foundations. Students are also required to take non-law courses from another degree program.

Part II

Part II consists of 135 points and includes compulsory law courses such as Legal Research, Writing and Communication, Criminal Law, Public Law, Law of Torts, and Law of Contract.

Part III

Part III consists of 85 points and includes compulsory law courses such as Land Law, Equity, and Jurisprudence. Students are also required to take elective law courses.

Part IV

Part IV consists of 140 points and includes compulsory law courses such as Advanced Legal Research, Writing and Communication, and He Ptake Tikanga Mori. Students are also required to take elective law courses.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the LLB program vary depending on the student's background and qualifications.

Entry to Part I

To be admitted to Part I, students must have achieved the New Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard and be admitted unconditionally to another University of Auckland program. Graduate applicants can also apply for admission to Part I.

Entry to Part II

Entry to Part II is limited and selection is based on academic merit. Students must have completed Part I courses and have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the LLB program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of points enrolled.

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$8,206.80
• International students: NZ$47,218

Key Dates

The closing date for Bachelor of Laws Part II is December 1. Semester One starts on March 2, and Semester Two starts on July 20.

Career Opportunities

A law degree from the University of Auckland prepares students for a wide range of professions in the legal industry and beyond. Career opportunities include:

• Private practice barrister, solicitor
• Public service prosecution, defence
• Judiciary
• Law reform
• Private companies in-house legal counsel, tax, property, management consultant, regulation, compliance, human resources
• Government policy work, resource management, parliamentary drafting
• Academia lecturing, research

Further Study Options

The University of Auckland offers a range of further study options for law graduates, including:

• Graduate Certificate in Law
• Graduate Diploma in Law
• Postgraduate Certificate in Law
• Master of Laws
• Master of Taxation Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy