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

• 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.
• Online renewal declarations and payments can be made. See NZLS | Frequently asked questions (lawsociety.org.nz)

15 June

• 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.