Study a Bachelor of Laws degree in one of the best law schools in New Zealand. Look deeper to find out why laws are made, who made them, how they work and how to change them.
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Bachelor of Laws
Duration 4 year(s)
Tuition Fee
NZD 38,252 / year
Next Intake 28-Mar-2026
Bachelor of Laws
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
English Program Requirements
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English language test |
Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below) |
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IELTS (Academic) |
6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) |
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iBT (internet-based) TOEFL |
80 with a score of 21 in writing |
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iBT (home-based) TOEFL |
80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) |
105 |
| C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) | 169 and no bands below 162 |
| Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) | B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill |
| NCUK English for Academic Purposes | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) |
Level 4 (Academic) |
| Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) | Minimum score of 54 |
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Pearson PTE Academic |
Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42 |
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) |
II with distinction in all four components |
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University of Waikato College |
Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
Career
Career Opportunities
- Barrister - LLB
- Board Member for Iwi or other organisations
- Business Owner
- Human Resource personnel
- Judge - LLB
- Mediator and/or Negotiator
- Policy Analyst or Advisor
- Politician
- Solicitor - LLB
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
NZD 38,252Application Fee
NZDBachelor of Laws
University of Waikato
New Zealand,
Hamilton
