Law
A course by
University of Auckland
Gives high-achieving LLB students the opportunity to dig deeper into an area of law and to hone their research and dissertation writing skills. Includes a full-year honours seminar course and a dissertation in addition to core LLB requirements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years

Ability to conduct advanced legal research and critically analyse legal issues.

Development of skills to write a substantial legal dissertation demonstrating scholarly rigour.

In-depth understanding of specialized areas within law beyond standard LLB studies.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programme is designed for high-achieving LLB students with a GPA of B+ or higher to deepen their legal knowledge and research skills. It involves completing the LLB degree with an additional 20-point Honours Seminar Course and a 40-point dissertation, requiring an extra semester of study. The programme requires maintaining a B+ average and completion concurrent with the LLB. Conjoint degree options are available, allowing students to pursue two undergraduate degrees simultaneously. Graduates develop skills in legal research, writing and analysis, preparing for careers in law firms, public service, academia, and further postgraduate study.
What you need to know first
Completion of LLB Parts I and II

Legal Services
Government
Education
Consulting

Barrister
Solicitor
Legal counsel
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
Gives high-achieving LLB students the opportunity to dig deeper into an area of law and to hone their research and dissertation writing skills. Includes a full-year honours seminar course and a dissertation in addition to core LLB requirements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years

Ability to conduct advanced legal research and critically analyse legal issues.

Development of skills to write a substantial legal dissertation demonstrating scholarly rigour.

In-depth understanding of specialized areas within law beyond standard LLB studies.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programme is designed for high-achieving LLB students with a GPA of B+ or higher to deepen their legal knowledge and research skills. It involves completing the LLB degree with an additional 20-point Honours Seminar Course and a 40-point dissertation, requiring an extra semester of study. The programme requires maintaining a B+ average and completion concurrent with the LLB. Conjoint degree options are available, allowing students to pursue two undergraduate degrees simultaneously. Graduates develop skills in legal research, writing and analysis, preparing for careers in law firms, public service, academia, and further postgraduate study.
What you need to know first
Completion of LLB Parts I and II

Legal Services
Government
Education
Consulting

Barrister
Solicitor
Legal counsel
Weighted law GPA of 6.00 (B+) and above
Policy advisor
Mediator
Academic researcher
Weighted law GPA of 6.00 (B+) and above
Policy advisor
Mediator
Academic researcher