University of Auckland

Course Details

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Course Description

Through the study of law, you will arm yourself with a skill set that meets the high demands of any legal career, including knowledge of the law and its implications, analytical and research skills, social appreciation, public responsibility and communication skills. The Auckland Law School is ranked the best law school in New Zealand and one of the best law schools in the world.* To become an LLB Part I (first-year) student you must first apply and be accepted into one other bachelors degree programme for your non-law courses. Places in LLB Part II (second year) are limited, and all applicants must go through a selection process. You can combine your law degree with a wide range of conjoint programmes (in Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Health Sciences, Music, Property or Science). There are distinct entry requirements for Part I (first-year) and Part II (second-year) of the LLB.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

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




Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of Auckland