法学学士（LLB）计划的目的是提供良好的，全面的，批判性的法律教育，以满足法律教育委员会的要求，以便该学位的持有人有资格进入新西兰法律专业，为学生提供法律研究技能，包括使用电子数据库和搜索工具，正式和非正式的写作和辩护。
The aims of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme 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 use of electronic databases and search tools, writing, and advocacy, both formal and informal.<br>With world-class teachers, up-to-date courses and invaluable real-world training, it's not surprising that so many Otago law graduates have gone on to successful, interesting and varied careers.<br>They are trusted advisers, skilled advocates and leaders in business and government. They work in law firms throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. They can also be found in not-for-profit organisations like the United Nations, the International Labour Organisation and Amnesty International. Government departments, local bodies, iwi authorities and businesses also require lawyers for specialist legal advice.<br>Law students who complete double degrees find this often opens up even more career opportunities in areas like the media, public relations, entertainment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and trade, and IT consultancies.