Annual section 112(2) certification forms are due for practices which do not operate a trust account. See practice without a trust account
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year ends. CPD declarations are due within five working days of 31 March. See Continuing Professional Development
April
All lawyers should log in to the “Personal details” screen in the Registry database to check that their email address and phone number are still correct. See making changes
Lawyers who do not intend to renew their practising certificate should contact registry@lawsociety.org.nz
May
Renewal information is sent to the email address on record for all lawyers and firm administrators.
Online renewal declarations and payments can be made after renewal information has been sent to lawyers. See frequently asked questions
13 June
Recommended that all payments are made before this date to allow sufficient time for processing and resolution of any issues. See fees
30 June
All current practising certificates expire.
Online renewal declarations and payments cannot be accepted after this date.
1 July
New practising certificates in force.
Lawyers who have not completed their online renewal declarations and/or paid the required fees by 30 June:
will have their name removed from the public register
will not be able to renew their practising certificate online
will have to complete a new application form; pay a late renewal fee of $59.80 and be approved by the Law Society to hold a practising certificate. See practising certificate application
