Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Conjoint Degree

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Conjoint Degree is a comprehensive program offered by the University of Auckland, combining a broad-based business program with legal acumen. This conjoint degree allows students to complete a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws in less time and with fewer points than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.

Programme Overview

The BCom/LLB conjoint degree is designed to provide students with a skill set that meets the high demands of any legal career. The program offers opportunities to gain knowledge of the law and its implications, analytical and research skills, social appreciation, a sense of public responsibility, and communication skills. During the Bachelor of Commerce component, students will complete a set of core courses, including an exciting two-course sequence in Business and Enterprise. This will introduce the types of choices facing entrepreneurs and managers and help students develop their academic and professional skills.

Programme Structure

The BCom/LLB conjoint degree usually takes five years to complete with a single Bachelor of Commerce major. Students will need to complete 675 points, including:

• 255 points from Bachelor of Commerce courses
• 405 points from Bachelor of Laws courses
• 15 points from a General Education course

In the first year, students will take LAW 121G Law and Society alongside three Bachelor of Commerce courses in Semester One and LAW 131 Legal Method, LAW 141 Legal Foundations, and two Bachelor of Commerce courses in Semester Two. Students will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Commerce courses in each of their second, third, fourth, and fifth years.

Subjects Available in this Programme

The following subjects are available in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Conjoint Degree:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Law
• Law Part I
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

Entry Requirements

My Highest Qualification is from New Zealand

To enter the program, students must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard and achieve a guaranteed rank score. They may also need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.

My Highest Qualification is from Outside New Zealand

If students' highest qualification is from outside New Zealand, they must have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level, with a minimum of three A-Level subjects
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), with a minimum of three A-level subjects

Tertiary Qualifications

Students who have studied at a tertiary institution can transfer to the University of Auckland if they meet the requirements, including a minimum grade point average of 3.9.

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$8,206.80*
• International students: NZ$47,218 $48,133*

Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Summer School 2026: 1 December 2025
• Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
• Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026

Start Dates

• Summer School 2026: 5 January - 18 February
• Semester One 2026: 2 March - 29 June
• Semester Two 2026: 20 July - 16 November

Career Opportunities

BCom/LLB conjoint graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in business or law, including:

• Accountant
• Barrister and solicitor
• Business analyst
• Corporate, investment, or merchant banker or lawyer
• Policy analyst, adviser, and law reformer
• Researcher and academic
• Sales or marketing manager
• Tax adviser

Further Study Options

Graduates can pursue further study options, including:

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

Becoming a Barrister and Solicitor

To be admitted as a barrister and solicitor, students will need to complete a three-month Professional Legal Studies course after completion of the LLB or LLB(Hons). There are currently two providers of this course: The Institute of Professional Legal Studies and The College of Law (New Zealand).