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Simon Graham - Immigration and Refugee Law Committee

An email inviting lawyers to join the Law Society’s law reform committees prompted Simon Graham, a Partner at Young Hunter Lawyers, to apply.  Fast forward three years and Simon is now the convenor of the Immigration and Refugee Law Committee, where his experience in refugee and immigration law is proving invaluable.  Advocating…

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Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership

With the Law Society’s introduction of a membership subscription this year, several large law firms have already expressed their commitment to signing up all their lawyers as members.

Same great service, even more value

As the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa introduces a paid membership subscription, Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch says the refreshed offer means lawyers will get the same great service with even more value.

Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone join Ngā Ratonga Ture/ Auckland Council Legal Services

Ngā Ratonga Ture/Legal Services at Auckland Council are delighted to welcome Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone to the property team as Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel respectively.

The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announces new senior solicitor

The Directors of The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announce the addition of Senior Solicitor, Carly Christie to the team.

Law Society releases Generative AI guidance for lawyers

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.  

Law Society updates Information Handling Policy

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.

Applications for Stage International traineeship now open

The Law Society is taking applications for Stage International. Since 1991 the Paris Bar has hosted an eight-week traineeship known as Stage International which attracts young French-speaking foreign lawyers from all over the world. The aim of the internship is to help lawyers to learn about law and the practice of the legal…

Law Society Council announces membership subscription

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa annual membership subscription will be $290 plus GST. Membership will be free for lawyers in their first two years PQE. 

Cathy Knight: Unwavering support and faithful service to the profession

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa farewells Cathy Knight after 30 years of service.

Concern over Workplace Environment Survey results for Pacific lawyers

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa shares the Pacific Lawyers Association’s concern over results released in this year’s Workplace Environment Survey (WPES) which show Pacific lawyers, particularly Pacific women, are experiencing bullying, harassment and discrimination at higher rates than the legal profession overall. The Law Society commissioned…
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