Lawyers who have changed their practice details or who do not intend to renew their practising certificate should contact registry@lawsociety.org.nz
Lawyers should log in to the "Personal details” screen in Registry to check that their email address, phone number, and postal address are still correct. See NZLS | Making changes (lawsociety.org.nz)
Mid May
Renewal information is emailed to all holders of current practising certificates and firm administrators.
Recommended that all payments are made by this date to allow sufficient time for processing and resolution of any issues. See NZLS | Fees (lawsociety.org.nz)
30 June
All current practising certificates expire.
Renewal declarations and payments cannot be accepted after this date.
1 July
New practising certificates in force.
Lawyers who have not completed their renewal declarations and / or paid the required fees will have their name removed from the public register.