• Recommended deadline: 1 October of the year before you intend to start
• Final deadline: 1 December – late applications will not be accepted

Applications must be made online via the Application Portal.

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

• LLB Part I Courses: You must pass LAW 121G and pass LAW 131 and LAW 141 with at least a C+
• WTR Course: You must pass at least 15 points of the Waipapa Taumata Rau (WTR) course relevant to your degree
• Non-Law Courses: You must have completed at least 75 points (or the equivalent) of non-law university degree courses at bachelor’s level or above, excluding ‘Pass’ grades (including the WTR course)
• Overall GPA: You must have passed all eight courses (120 points) with an overall average GPA of at least 3.00 (C+)
  

The LawGPA required for admission will be determined by the Law Selection Committee in December of the year prior to admission. Please note that entry requirements may change each year.

Note: Students who began their programme before 2025 and do not have a WTR course as part of their programme must complete another 15-point non-law course instead.

For entry into LLB Part II starting in 2026, the LawGPA will be calculated based on the following courses and criteria:

• LAW 121G – single weighted
• LAW 131 – double weighted
• LAW 141 – double weighted
• Recent most, best 60 points from non-law university courses at bachelor’s level or above (excluding WTR courses) – single weighted

Note: The "recent most, best 60 points" refers to non-law courses completed in the most recent academic year (e.g., Summer School 2025 to Semester Two 2025).

If you have repeated any LLB Part I courses (LAW 121G, LAW 131, LAW 141), only the highest grade for each course will be considered, with all other grades excluded.

Find further information on how the LawGPA is calculated for admission into LLB Part II, applying for law transfer from another university, and frequently asked questions.

When applying for LLB Part II, the following grades will not be considered towards your LawGPA:

• Courses with ‘Pass’ grades
• ‘Withdrawals’ (W) received from 2023 onwards

Note: If you have a W grade for LAW 121G, LAW 131, or LAW 141 and have not previously passed the course, you will not be eligible for consideration for LLB Part II.

Important: If you take a ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ grade course, you must take another non-law course to make up for the points, ensuring you meet the 75 points non-law requirement which will include the WTR course).

Find further information on grades.

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

The University Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS) reserves places for eligible tauira Māori, Moana Oceania students and applicants from some equity groups.

Find out more about UTAS at Auckland Law School.

If unforeseen circumstances impact your studies, you may apply for support, including:

• Law Assignment Extension
• Aegrotat and Compassionate Consideration for written tests and exams

When applying for LLB Part II, you can also apply for:

• GPA Variation: Adjustments to your LawGPA calculation due to exceptional circumstances
• Discretionary Hardship: If unforeseen personal challenges have significantly impacted your LawGPA

Applications for GPA Variation and Discretionary Hardship must be submitted by 1 October. For further details or to apply, please email lawstudentsupport@auckland.ac.nz.

Find more information on support for circumstances impacting your studies.

When applying, ensure you select the correct programme details:

• Only apply for single LLB Part II if you are not continuing with a conjoint degree
• Do not apply for the Law Honours Programme (LLB(Hons)) at this stage. You must complete both LLB Part I and II to be eligible for LLB(Hons)·
• Remember to submit your online application for LLB Part II by 1 December of the year before you plan to begin
  

Find more information about LLB(Hons).

Applicants with pending grades, No Payment (NP), or Aegrotat applications at the time of selection will still be considered but will have a pending status.

Late applications are not accepted. If extenuating circumstances prevented you from applying by 1 December, you may appeal for late application consideration.

Find more information on Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II.

If offered a place, you must:

• Accept your offer via the Application Portal by 12pm, 15 January
• Enrol into LAW 298AB Legal Research, Writing and Communication, and
• Enrol into at least one other LLB Part II course

Once admitted into LLB Part II, students do not need to meet any GPA requirements to remain in the programme, unless they are considering applying for LLB(Hons).

You cannot defer your LLB Part II offer to another year. If you decline, you will need to reapply, with no guarantee of admission and will be required to meet any updated admission requirements.

Find more information about How to accept or decline an offer of place, and LLB(Hons).

Applicants with a LawGPA just below the selection standard may be placed on a waitlist and notified in late January if a place becomes available. Course selection may be limited based on availability.

Selection into LLB Part II is confirmed by the Law Selection Committee and is final. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal for reconsideration.

Find more information on Appeals procedure for entry into LLB Part II.

To be eligible to enrol for LLB Part II courses, you must:

• Apply for LLB Part II and be admitted unconditionally,
• Accept your offer

As part of your admission to LLB Part II, you must:

• ·Enrol in LAW 298AB Legal Research, Writing, and Communication (10 points).
• Enrol in at least one other full-year LLB Part II course.

Important: All LLB Part II courses are full-year. Be sure to enrol in both components (A and B) by the second Friday of Semester One.

Failure to accept your offer and meet the enrolment requirements will result in your withdrawal from the LLB Part II programme.

The faculty has enrolment limits for many courses and cannot guarantee a place in your preferred stream or class. To avoid disappointment, enrol as early as possible.

• You cannot enrol in any LLB Part III courses until all LLB Part II courses are completed.
• Requisite waivers for law courses are not permitted, but you may enrol in 400-level law electives if you meet the necessary pre- or corequisites.

If you're a transferring LLB Part II or III student, you may be unable to self-enrol in LLB Part III/IV courses if SSO does not recognise that your requisite courses have been completed. If this happens, apply for a concession.

Find information on how and when to enrol in courses, Law Courses, LLB Requirements, and Law School Timetables.

When planning your studies, consider your workload and any other commitments, such as work, family, or extracurricular activities.

• A full-time workload is typically 60 points per semester.
• The maximum is 80 points per semester and 30 points for Summer School.

While the points may seem manageable, remember to factor in the work required, including exams and assignments. It’s important to balance your academic load with other responsibilities to set yourself up for success.

Find more information on how many courses to enrol in, and degree planning.

Make sure to check the deadlines for adding or dropping courses if you want a refund. Plan ahead to avoid missing these dates.If you can’t continue your studies due to exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness or injury), you may be eligible for Late Deletion which lets you withdraw without academic penalty. Check with the university for the full process and eligibility. 

Find information on changing your enrolment and the difference between late deletion and withdrawal.

For help with any aspect of your studies or life at the University of Auckland, contact Student Hubs or email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.