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 from General Education
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 need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
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.
Where could this programme take you?
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.
Subjects available in this programme
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
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
Student career planning service
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
2020 entry requirements
New Zealand qualifications
Entry is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (BCom/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 BCom/LLB. (This is usually at the end of your third year.)
Other pathways to study
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.
Key dates
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.
Application closing dates
Summer School 20211 December 2020Semester One 20218 December 2020Semester Two 20214 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 17 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |