New Zealand Law Society - Apply for a deferment
All Law Society offices close from midday on Wednesday 24 December 2025 for the holiday period and re-open at 8.30 am on Monday 5 January 2026. Full details including Library hours are available in our Contact us section on our website.
While there are no exemptions from CPD, under exceptional circumstances permission to defer the CPD requirements may be granted.
To apply download the form Application for a deferment if CPD requirement to a subsequent practice year for submission.
If you have any queries, please email CPDinquiries@lawsociety.org.nz or phone Registry on 0800 22 30 30 during normal office hours.