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Each year, around 5 per cent of complaints considered by the Lawyers’ Complaints Service (LCS) are related to non-lawyer employees. The Law Society has produced guidance to help non-lawyer employees understand their responsibilities.
We emailed lawyers to advise them of the new practising certificate fee on Thursday 30 April, and you can also find details online. Once the renewals period has opened, we will send you instructions for how to renew your practising certificate.
The Ministry of Justice has announced that the rollout of Te Au Reka, the new digital case management system for the courts and tribunals, will commence later this year in the Family Court.
What does the future of the legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand look like?
Demographic change, evolving client expectations and new ways of working are already reshaping how lawyers practise.
The Law Society sections are specialist representative groups for lawyers who practise in family law, property law or practise in-house. Read more for information on support, law reform and advocacy as well as training.
The Law Society has 13 branches nationwide. Contact your local branch for information about upcoming local events, training opportunities, information and support or to make inquiries.
The Complaints Service investigates complaints about the conduct and service of lawyers, law firms or employees. Talk to us to find out if you have grounds for a complaint and the process for making one.
New Zealand Law Society CLE delivers a wide range of professional development training to New Zealand lawyers. Visit the CLE website for the latest CPD opportunities.