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Programme Overview

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

Our law programme will arm you with a skill set that meets the high demands of any legal career. You will develop knowledge of the law and its implications, analytical and research skills, social appreciation, 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. These courses 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 will enable you to gain greater breadth and increase your career options by combining two sets of courses at advanced level.

To become a BCom/LLB Part I (first-year) student, you must first be accepted into the Bachelor of Commerce degree. Places in LLB Part II (second year) are limited, and all applicants must go through a selection process.

Programme Structure

The BCom/LLB(Hons) takes 5.5 (11 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 735 points:

  • 255 points from BCom courses
  • 465 points from LLB/LLB(Hons) courses
  • 15 points Waipapa Taumata Rau core course

In your first year you will need to complete three Stage I core LLB courses, and five Stage I courses from the BCom. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Commerce courses in each of your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years. You will also complete the Waipapa Taumata Rau core course.

You will need to enrol in a total of 135 points in your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years if you want to complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could enrol in 120 points in five years and 135 points in one year and complete in six years (12 semesters). You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

You will have the choice of a wide range of law elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family, and Environmental Law.

You will have the opportunity to choose from 12 majors in the BCom.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

BCom/LLB(Hons) conjoint graduates are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in business or law. An honours degree from the University of Auckland Law School is well-respected. In addition to the transferable skills and knowledge gained from the LLB programme, honours graduates will have demonstrated advanced research and writing skills. These will increase their suitability for a range of research and policy jobs.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Accountant
  • Barrister and solicitor
  • Business analyst
  • Corporate, investment or merchant banker or lawyer
  • Policy analyst, advisor and law reform
  • Research and academia
  • Sales or marketing manager
  • Tax adviser

Further Study Options

Student career planning services

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

The Business School also has its own dedicated career service, the ASB Careers Centre. It provides business-specific career advice and a range of services, including individual support, workshops, and employer engagement. The Career Centre will help you to develop your employability to secure a meaningful, successful and rewarding career.

Becoming a barrister and solicitor

To be admitted as a barrister and solicitor, you must complete a three-month Professional Legal Studies course after graduating with 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

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

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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.

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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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

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

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 Semester One08 December 202403 March 202530 June 2025
2025 Semester Two04 July 202521 July 202517 November 2025
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 735 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component, and
  • 465 points for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 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:

Majors

Complete at least 1 of 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 (Honours) Conjoint Component

Complete 465 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, and
  • 20 points from Honours Elective Courses , and
  • 40 points for all Dissertation

Part I Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Part II

Complete 130 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:

Honours Elective Courses

Complete exactly 20 points from the following:

No credit will be given for LAWHONS 755A, LAWHONS 755B, LAWHONS 756A, or LAWHONS 756B.

Dissertation

Complete 40 points for ALL of the following:

Waipapa Taumata Rau Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

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