The aims of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme at the University of Otago are to provide a good, general, critical legal education; to meet the requirements of the Council of Legal Education.
So that holders of the degree are eligible for entry to the New Zealand legal profession; to provide students with skills in legal research, including the use of electronic databases and search tools, writing, and advocacy, both formal and informal.
Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Places for international students in this programme are limited.
Note: Admission to the second-year Law course is limited to 200 candidates who are eligible by virtue of citizenship of, or permanent residence in, New Zealand. (Competitive entry to the second year.)
The due date for applications for enrolment in the second year Law course is 1 October of the year preceding admission.
You can apply for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB First Year) through the Dunedin campus.
$54,952
Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
Tuition | 1 person | $36,256 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago programme offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate programme | IELTS | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
IELTS Online | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | |
TOEFL iBT | 70 (writing 15) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:
China entrance requirements:
Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing;
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.
Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.
India entrance requirements:
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
Iran entrance requirements:
One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
The university also accepts the following international qualifications:
Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification
The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters, called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC) for domestic and international students.
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