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We are the regulator and membership body for lawyers across New Zealand.
New Zealand Law Society - New Zealand Law Society
We are the regulator and membership body for lawyers across New Zealand.
Search the official database of lawyers in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Law Society is the regulator and national membership body for lawyers across Aotearoa New Zealand. We work to uphold professional standards, support the legal profession, and strengthen trust and confidence in the legal system.
Whether you are looking for a lawyer, checking a lawyer’s details, learning about the complaints process, or seeking support for your legal career, the Law Society is here to help.
Find a lawyer for your needs and get trusted guidance on using legal services, understanding fees, and discussing a complaint.
Support for lawyers in professional practice, with rules, guidance, and resources to develop skills and advance in the legal profession.
If you have concerns about a lawyer, learn about the complaints process and how the Lawyers Complaints Service can help.
Law Society membership helps to grow your career, build your skills through professional development, and connect with lawyers across New Zealand.
Access member resources, benefits, and Sections to stay connected, continue learning, and support your professional development.
(opens in a new tab)Explore Law Society learning with CLE, Branches, Sections, and Professional Standards to develop your skills, stay informed, and grow as a legal professional.
The Law Society Library is introducing a more secure sign-in process for the subscription databases available through its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries, and at kiosks in lawyers’ rooms across Aotearoa New Zealand.
As announced previously in LawPoints, The New Zealand Law Society is keen to hear from practitioners about issues you experience accessing your clients in custody.
