Law Society membership gives you access to networking and learning events, discounted education and more.
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Law Society membership gives you access to networking and learning events, discounted education and more.
Law Society membership includes membership to one of our Sections that specialise in property law, family law or in-house practice. *Eligibility criteria apply
Law Society membership is complimentary for new lawyers in their first two years of practice.
Members enjoy discounts and savings on major brands across banking, retail, travel and more.
You can join anytime throughout the membership year, simply fill in the form.
Learn more about Law Society membership including why we’re introducing a membership subscription, how the payment process works and more.
As we’re drawing closer to another new practising year commencing, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the law profession and the people we serve together.
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has released the Costs of Practice report undertaken with KPMG that outlines the operational costs and challenges associated with running a legal practice in 2023, as well as the costs and challenges specific to legal aid providers.
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today published guidance on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI), outlining the opportunities, risks and how to balance these while embracing AI’s potential in enhancing the delivery of legal services.
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has updated its Information Handling Policy and from next month the Policy will provide greater detail about what personal information the Law Society collects, how that information is collected and the purposes for which it is collected.
The Law Society sections are specialist representative groups for lawyers who practise in family law, property law or practise in-house. Read more for information on support, law reform and advocacy as well as training.
The Law Society has 13 branches nationwide. Contact your local branch for information about upcoming local events, training opportunities, information and support or to make inquiries.
The Complaints Service investigates complaints about the conduct and service of lawyers, law firms or employees. Talk to us to find out if you have grounds for a complaint and the process for making one.
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