New Zealand Law Society - FLS Membership
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Whether you are starting out in your career as a family lawyer, working your way up the career ladder or an experienced family lawyer, Family Law Section membership has much to offer.
Read about the many benefits that FLS membership gives you.
The membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
Membership or associate membership of the New Zealand Law Society is a prerequisite for Family Law Section membership.
The membership year is from 1 July to 30 June and is available to all lawyers who hold a current practising certificate.
Law Society membership 2024/25: $290 + GST
Law Society membership 2025/26: $300 + GST
Membership includes membership to one section (Family Law Section, Property Law Section, or ILANZ). Eligibility criteria apply. Additional section membership is $100 plus GST.
Read more about the benefits of Law Society membership.
Family Law Section Associate membership is available to associate members of the New Zealand Law Society who do not hold a current practising certificate but have a significant interest in family law. Examples of associate members would be retired lawyers; overseas lawyers; present and former members of the judiciary in New Zealand or elsewhere; and legal academics.