31 March

• Annual section 112(2) certification forms are due for practices which do not operate a trust account. See https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/professional-practice/legal-practice/trust-account-management/practice-without-a-trust-account/
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year ends. CPD declarations are due within five working days of 31 March. See NZLS | Continuing Professional Development (lawsociety.org.nz)

April

• All lawyers should log in to the “Personal details” screen in the Registry database to check that their email address and phone number is still correct. See NZLS | Making changes (lawsociety.org.nz)
• Lawyers who do not intend to renew their practising certificate should contact registry@lawsociety.org.nz

Mid to late 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. See NZLS | Frequently asked questions (lawsociety.org.nz)

15 June

• Recommended that all payments are made before 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.
• 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 before 30 June:
  • will not hold a current practising certificate
  • will not be able to provide legal services in the reserved areas defined by section 6 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act
  • will have their name removed from the public register
  • will not be able to reapply online
  • will have to complete an application form and pay a late renewal fee of $58.