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Explore the learning opportunities with the Law Society to develop your skills, stay informed, and grow as a legal professional.
Wherever you are in your legal career, the Law Society offers learning opportunities to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills and stay current in practice. Whether you’re meeting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, developing specialist expertise (such as in family and property law, and in house lawyer specialist areas), or planning your next career step, you can access practical learning designed around the needs of New Zealand lawyers.
Explore conferences, courses, webinars and events through CLE, local branches and specialist practice sections, and find the right support for your ongoing professional development.
With CLE, you can access one of New Zealand’s leading legal CPD programmes to help you stay current and support your professional development.
Learn, connect and build practical skills through Law Society events and training with legal experts and practitioners, including specialist sections for family, property and in-house lawyers.
Find practical, up-to-date guides to help you provide legal services, build and grow your practice and stay confident in your day-to-day work.
Find clear guidance on the CPD Rules, what they mean for you, and how to complete your annual declaration.
Continuous learning is essential to your practice. With Law Society membership, you can access a wide range of CLE courses, webinars and events at member rates, with savings of up to 30%.
Membership also connects you to specialist learning through Branches and Sections, plus tools and resources to support your professional growth and CPD requirements.