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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) LLB(Hons)
Law
A course by
University of Auckland
A high-achieving law undergraduate programme offering advanced study in law, with an honours seminar, dissertation, and deeper research opportunities.
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced legal research
Develop in-depth research skills through the completion of an advanced honours seminar and a dissertation.
Critical legal analysis
Gain expertise in analysing complex legal issues and arguments with increased breadth and depth.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons)) at the University of Auckland gives top-performing LLB students the opportunity to pursue deeper study and research in law. The programme is designed for students concurrently enrolled in the LLB, requires a high GPA (B+ average or above), and includes extra components: a full-year honours seminar and a 40-point dissertation. Graduates leave with strong analytical, research, and communication skills, ready for legal and adjacent professional careers.
Course Content
- Core LLB degree courses
- Honours Seminar Course (20 points)
- Dissertation (40 points)
- General Education course (as required by the university)
- Academic English Language Requirement
- Research skills
- Advanced critical analysis
Entry Requirements
Completion of LLB Parts I and II
Weighted law GPA (LawHons GPA) of 6.00 (B+) or above across all Law courses in Parts I and II
Build towards these roles
BarristerSolicitorPublic service roles (prosecution, defence, policy, resource management)In-house legal counselMediationJudiciaryLaw reformBusiness and industryAcademia (lecturing, research)Management consultancyCompliance/Regulation
