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Programme Overview

A BCom/LLB conjoint allows you to complete a BCom and LLB in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
Our graduates are armed with a skill set that meets the high demands of any legal career. We offer opportunities to gain knowledge of the law and its implications, analytical and research skills, social appreciation, a sense of public responsibility and communication skills.
During your BCom you will complete a set of core courses. These include an exciting two-course sequence in Business and Enterprise. This will introduce the types of choices facing entrepreneurs and managers and help you develop your academic and professional skills.
Your first-year core programme will provide a strong base from which to launch into your chosen major or majors. A double major in your BCom will enable you to gain greater breadth and increase your career options by combining two sets of courses at advanced level.

Programme Structure

The BCom/LLB usually takes five years to complete with a single BCom major. You will need to complete 675 points, including:

• 255 points from BCom courses

• 405 points from LLB courses

• 15 points Waipapa Taumata Rau core course

In your first year, you will take LAW 121G Law and Society alongside three BCom courses in Semester One and LAW 131 Legal Method, LAW 141 Legal Foundations and two BCom courses in Semester Two. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Commerce courses in each of your second, third, fourth and fifth years.

To complete the conjoint within five years, students must undertake a heavier workload than normal. Find more information on LLB degree planning & workloads .

The LLB includes a combination of core courses, and a wide range of elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family and Environmental Law.

The BCom includes a set of interdisciplinary core courses, including six first-year courses, a Business Consulting course, and a Capstone. The majors available are Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management.

To continue in the conjoint, you will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year.

Please note that:

• It is not possible to include any Commercial Law courses in your degree

• It is not possible to major in Commercial Law or Taxation as part of this conjoint programme

• Students completing more than one major may have additional courses, extending their studies

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

BCom/LLB conjoint graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in business or law.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Accountant
  • Barrister and solicitor
  • Business analyst
  • Corporate, investment or merchant banker or lawyer
  • Policy analyst, adviser and law reformer
  • Researcher and academic
  • Sales or marketing manager
  • Tax adviser

Student career planning services

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

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.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2025 Summer School01 December 202406 January 202519 February 2025
2025 Semester One08 December 202403 March 202530 June 2025
2025 Semester Two04 July 202521 July 202517 November 2025
2026 Summer School05 January 202618 February 2026
2026 Semester One02 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two20 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

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Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 675 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component, and
  • 405 points for Bachelor of Laws Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points for all Waipapa Taumata Rau Course, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 105 points for Core Courses, and
  • 15 points from Capstone Courses, and
  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 0 to 60 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 135 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern COMLAW ***.

Core Courses

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 75 points for all Core Courses, and
  • 15 points from Business Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Statistics Elective Courses

Core Courses

Complete 75 points for ALL of the following:

Business Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Statistics Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Capstone Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Bachelor of Laws Conjoint Component

Complete 405 points comprising:

  • 45 points for all Part I Compulsory Courses, and
  • 130 points for all Part II, and
  • 125 points for Part III, and
  • 105 points for Part IV

Part I Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Part III

Complete 125 points comprising:

  • 55 points for all Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points for all Stage IV Compulsory Course, and
  • 55 points from Elective Courses

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete 55 points for ALL of the following:

Stage IV Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 55 points from the following:

Part IV

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 1 item from Advanced Legal Research, Writing and Communication Course, and
  • 105 points from Elective Courses

Advanced Legal Research, Writing and Communication Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 105 points from the following:

Waipapa Taumata Rau Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following: