Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme Discretionary Hardship for LLB Part II/III

Please note

Submitting this form does not constitute a formal application to the Part II Bachelor of Laws programme. Please ensure you complete your application here.
All required attachments must be submitted with this application.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Students applying under the Discretionary Hardship category for UTAS, must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Selection Committee:

that failure to meet the minimum LawGPA for 2026 is attributable to exceptional, unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, independently verified by appropriate evidence; and
that undue hardship would result if they were not admitted to LLB Part II at the University of Auckland.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered under the Discretionary Hardship Admission Scheme, you must:

Complete the online general Application for Admission into LLB Part II via SSO by 1^st December 2025.
Meet the LLB Part II Eligibility Criteria
Submit this form, together with your supporting document(s) by 10^th October 2025.

Evidence Requirements

You must provide supporting evidence as outlined below:

A Cover Letter describing the nature and timeframe of your exceptional circumstances, along with a clear explanation of how these circumstances have impacted your academic performance
Evidence from an independent professional advisor such as a doctor or counsellor which verifies the information provided in your cover letter.

Please ensure your documents are clearly labelled before uploading them at the end of this form.

Should your exam preparation and/or performance be impacted by extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, please apply for Aegrotat/Compassionate Consideration.

Find more information on eligibility and applying for LLB Part II here.

Personal details

First name

Last name

ID number

Email address

Date of birth

Contact details (available throughout December and January)

Home phone:

Work phone:

Mobile phone:

Email:

Application Details

Date LLB Part II application submitted via Apply to Study (ATS):

Please note: an Application for LLB Part II must be completed online (on SSO) prior to completing this form.

Targeted Admission Scheme(s) Are you applying for any other targeted admission schemes?

UTAS – Māori Students

UTAS - Moana Oceania/Pacific Students

UTAS – Students from Refugee Backgrounds

UTAS – Students with Disabilities

Please tick all that apply.

Statement of Hardship and Supporting Evidence

Please provide details below about the circumstances under which you were studying and how these impacted your academic performance. Where reasonably obtainable, supporting evidence must be provided.

Required Supporting Documents

You must upload the following:

A Cover Letter outlining your exceptional circumstances and their impact on your studies.
Evidence from an independent professional advisor (e.g doctor, counsellor) which verifies the information provided in your cover letter.

Cover Letter

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Evidence from independent professional advisor.

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Please provide details about the hardship that would be caused to you if you were not admitted to LLB Part II at the University of Auckland. Explain any personal, financial, familial, or cultural factors that you believe should be considered.

Educational background

List any other educational qualifications you wish the Committee to consider, including grades achieved where applicable.

The Committee will be interested in any evidence of your ability to undertake University study in law

Optional: Please upload any additional supporting documentation.

Educational background: additional supporting documentation.

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Educational background: additional supporting documentation.

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Declarations

I consent to the information I have provided being used for the purposes of Faculty of Law selections and, if appropriate, the establishment of academic support schemes. I understand this information will remain confidential among the Selection Committee, Law School administrative staff and support scheme coordinators. It will not be used for purposes beyond determining eligibility for LLB Part II, enrolment, and support schemes.

I confirm that I have read and understood the eligibility requirements for LLB Part II and the criteria for consideration of my application, as outline here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/law/current-students/llb-information/apply-llb-ii.html

For any questions or to send any additional documents, please email lawstudentsupport@auckland.ac.nz

Please do not enter any credit card information into this form.

Submit by 10 October 2025.