BA/LLB(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Conjoint

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
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A BA/LLB(Hons) conjoint allows you to complete a BA and the LLB(Hons) in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.

This degree develops essential skills that help students to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised society.

By studying Law, you can arm yourself with a skill set that meets the high demands of many careers, inside and outside of the legal profession. You can complement your legal study with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.

Your BA/LLB(Hons) study can help you to develop strong capabilities for many careers. You will develop knowledge of the law and its implications, and a sense of justice and public responsibility. Our graduates can be found practising law in New Zealand and worldwide. They’re pursuing the new opportunities opened up by developments in society, technology and business.

Barrister or solicitor
In-house legal counsel
Law reformer
Management consultant
Mediator
Policy officer
Research writer
Resource management officer

BA(Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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LLM - Master of Laws

Becoming a barrister and solicitor To be admitted as a barrister and solicitor, you will need complete a three-month Professional Legal Studies course after completing the LLB or LLB(Hons). There are currently two providers of this course: The Institute of Professional Legal Studies www.ipls.org.nz The College of Law (New Zealand) www.collaw.ac.nz

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements.

New Zealand qualifications

Entry is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (BA/LLB) Part II students.

To be considered for the Honours programme in Law, you must achieve a B+ average or higher across all your law courses at the completion of LLB Part II during your BA/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your third year.)

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.

Year Fees Applicable

Domestic Student Annual Fees

International Student Annual Fees

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters .

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships and awards

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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Selected courses from the Bachelor of Arts Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of three subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts Schedule.

A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement through the completion of an approved academic English language course, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic English Language Requirement, of the University Calendar, may be required by the LLB Programme Director to:

1 substitute an LLB course with an approved academic English language course, or

2 include an approved academic English language course in their non-LLB component degree, or

3 complete, to a specified standard, a course or courses that are approved by the Programme Director as meeting the Academic English Language Requirement for that student