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.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered under the Refugee Background Admission Scheme, you must:

  1. Complete the online general Application for Admission into LLB Part II via SSO by 1st December 2025;
  2. Meet the LLB Part II Eligibility Criteria.
  3. Be from a refugee background (either you or your parents/primary guardian(s) have been granted refuge in New Zealand);
  4.  Submit this form with your supporting documentation and evidence of refugee status by 10th October 2025.

Documentation Requirements

If you are applying under the Refugee category for UTAS, you must provide formal documentation confirming your refugee background. 

Please submit the following: 

  • A formal document confirming that you or your parent/legal guardian have been granted refugee status in Aotearoa New Zealand. This may include a letter from Immigration New Zealand or an official residence visa with refugee status noted. 
  • If any name changes have occurred for you or your parent/legal guardian, provide official documentation confirming the change of name (e.g. deed poll, statutory declaration, or birth certificate). 
  • If the refugee status applies to your parent or guardian:

o    Submit proof of their refugee status as above, and

o    Provide a legal document confirming your relationship to them (e.g. birth certificate or guardianship papers), signed by a Justice of the Peace or solicitor.

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.

Personal details

Contact details (available throughout December and January)

Application Details

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

Targeted Admission Scheme(s)

Please tick all that apply.

Preferential Consideration

Educational background


    For results from The University of Auckland, we will access them directly. However, if your results are from another University, you must forward them to us no later than 1 December.

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

    Refugee Status


      Please upload all other relevant documents as outlined in the above ‘Documentation Requirements’ section, along with any additional supporting documentation.




            Declarations

            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.