LLB Part I Application and Enrolment Guide

The LLB has a two-part admission process: LLB Part I and LLB Part II. This guide provides all the information you need to apply and enrol in LLB Part I.

We strongly recommend reading this guide before applying, as classes fill up quickly. To secure your place, submit your application and complete your enrolment for both Semester One and Semester Two as soon as possible.

Before you apply

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Note: This guide is intended for applicants who have not previously completed tertiary study. If you are a graduate applying for Part I , go here.

Before you apply you will need:

Your up-to-date active personal email address
Information on your prior study, including the relevant qualification codes or identification numbers. For example:
National Student Number or NSN - for NCEA students
Candidate Code and Centre ID Code - or CIE students in NZ
Personal Code - for IB students in NZ

Application Process

Follow the standard step-by-step application guide:

You can follow the standard application steps. Further information on Steps 2 and 6, specific to applying for Law, is provided below.

Step 1. Apply for admission

If you have no prior tertiary study, you must apply for either:

A conjoint LLB programme
LLB Part I and another bachelor’s degree programme

This is because LLB Part I requires four non-law courses and a Waipapa Taumta Rau (WTR) Course, which must be completed as part of another degree. If you do not apply for a second degree, your LLB application cannot be processed.

How to complete the Application to Study form

Complete sections one and two with your personal information
In section three, under ‘Select programme type’ choose ‘Bachelors’
Under ‘Programme’, select ‘Bachelor of Laws’
For ‘Major/Specialisation’ select 'Law Part I'
Complete the rest of the required information

Note: The LLB programme is only available at the University of Auckland City Campus and cannot be studies extramurally.

You will need to complete a separate application for your other bachelor's degree.

Applying for a Conjoint Programme

If you’re applying for a conjoint programme, you must:

Submit an Application to Study for both the LLB and your other degree
Submit an additional application for the conjoint programme (select the relevant conjoint option under ‘Programme’ in section three)

Step 2. Enrol in your courses

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer of place via email. For Semester One applications, this typically occurs from mid-January.

Your offer may be conditional, meaning final approval depends on meeting admission requirements for both the University and the programme.

To To enrol, log into Student Services Online (SSO) and enrol separately in Semester One and Semester Two using Timetable Planner.

How to use Timetable Planner

Sign into Student Services Online, and accept your offer
Click the Enrol icon
Click Add classes with, then select Timetable Planner
Choose the Semester you wish to enrol in
Click the green Timetable Planner button
Click Add Course - you can enrol By Subject
Use the dropdown menus to select your subject and course.

Disclaimer: The University of Auckland cannot guarantee a clash-free timetable that accommodates personal commitments.

For any assistance with enrolment, please visit the Student Hubs.

Course Selection for First-Year Law Students

In your first year, you must enrol in the following courses:

Semester One:
- LAW 121G Law and Society
Semester Two:
- LAW 131 Legal Method
- LAW 141 Legal Foundations
Non-Law Courses:
- 15 points WTR course recommended for your other degree
- 60 points of courses from your other degree

Please select your courses carefully to ensure they align with your study goals.

Find more information on LLB Part I Planning, eligibility and applying for LLB Part II.

Important Information for LLB Part II Applicants

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.

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.

Find further information on grades, applying for LLB Part II, and how the LawGPA is calculated.