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With 1 May 2026 fast approaching, law firms and practitioners should be well on the way to ensuring that their information collection processes comply with the new information privacy principle 3A.
Make sure you complete the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa's survey of the profession regarding diversity and inclusion. Your input will help shape a strategy and action plan for the profession that reflects its growing diversity and supports an inclusive, equitable future.
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is consulting on a proposal to require compulsory professional indemnity insurance (PI insurance) for some types of lawyers. It is also consulting on whether to increase the current minimum standards for the existing disclosure rules relating to professional indemnity insurance.
David Campbell will become the 34th President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. David has shared his priorities for his term in an introductory video for the profession.
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.