The Degree of Juris Doctor – JD

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree in any discipline, except New Zealand Common Law, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher calculated across the entire duration of the degree, or the equivalent as approved by the Dean of Law.

2 In exceptional circumstances the Dean of Law may approve the admission of a student who has not met the requirements in Regulation 1 but who has at least three years of relevant work experience (or equivalent part time) deemed to be the equivalent to a Bachelors degree and has demonstrated the capacity to undertake advanced study, scholarship and research in the courses required for this degree.

3 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 360 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 405 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student enrolled for this degree must complete:

a the requirements as listed in the Juris Doctor Schedule

b the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

5 The Juris Doctor may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the University’s General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

6 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme of study which does not conform to these regulations.

7 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2024.