Course details

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) LLB(Hons)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

The LLB(Hons) programme is being updated under new regulations. As part of this transition, admissions will be paused for 2027, with selection recommending in 2028. Applications for entry from 2028 onwards will open at a later date. 

Next Admission Year: 2028 

Application Deadline: 1 December 2027 

Students who have graduated with the LLB degree cannot be admitted into LLB(Hons). 

High-achieving students across their Law courses in Parts I to III of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme will be invited to transfer to the Bachelor of Laws (LLB(Hons)) programme to complete Part IV.

Entry requirements

There is no direct entry to the LLB(Hons) programme from high school. Students transferring into the LLB are not normally eligible for admission to the LLB(Hons) in their first year of study unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses.

The LLB(Hons) programme will be paused for 2027. Application for entry from 2028 onwards will resume at a later date, with updated eligibility requirements. LLB(Hons) selection will occur at the end of LLB Part III.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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