Admission timeline

12 weeks

(16 weeks for candidates who have declared a conviction or answered 'Yes' to any of the questions in Part 8 of the application form.)

Provide to NZLS branch:

Applicant provides:

  • Application form
  • Passport or birth certificate
  • Proof of name change if applicable
  • Statutory declaration

Other agencies provide:

6 weeks

Certificate of character issued

4 weeks

Application filed in High Court

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