New Zealand Law Society - Membership

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Join today. Law Society membership is available to all lawyers who hold a current practising certificate and renews on 1 July each year. 

Member benefits

Advocacy for the profession

A strong voice and trusted advocate for access to justice and rule of law across the motu. 

Inclusive of membership to a Section

Gain access to the broad range of services and support offered by our Sections (Family Law, Property Law and ILANZ). Your subscription includes membership of a Section (eligibility criteria apply).

If you are a member and would like to join a Section, email us at membership@lawsociety.org.nz.

Member savings on CPD

Enjoy savings with up to 30% off full price CLE and Law Society education.

Identify that you’re a member when you register for a course, seminar or other event and your discount will be applied automatically. 

Networking and learning events

Stay connected through preferential access and discounts to events and learning with your local branch and section.

Identify that you’re a member when you register for a branch event and your discount will be applied automatically.  

Local support through our branch network

Our network of 13 branches and sections provides a community to turn to when you need help. If you need support locally, get in touch with your nearest branch.

Listed on Find a Lawyer

Be discovered with our publicly searchable lawyer database Find a Lawyer. Member details on the Find a Lawyer search are automatically synced with updates in Registry. If you are an in-house lawyer or have elected to keep your information private in Registry, your details will not appear when searching Find a Lawyer.

Save money

Enjoy discounts and savings across banking, business expenses, retail, travel and more through our Partner Programme.

Access these benefits by downloading the Law Society Partner Programme app from the App Store or Google Play. 

Mentoring programme

Whether you’re looking for support or want to give back, our Mentoring Programme is a way to connect with other lawyers and support each other professionally.

Enhance your brand

Build confidence with your clients and promote your membership of Law Society with your Law Society and Family Law Section or Property Law Section logo and post-nominals.

Member-only bulletins

Receive regular email bulletins that keep you informed on critical issues related to your area of practice. 

Member-only resources

Your member log-in gives you access to member-only content and resources on our website, including Section specific resources and information and Law Society member badges and post-nominals.

If you reach a member-only page, you will be asked for your log-in. Your log-in is your member number and the password you use to access Registry. 

Complimentary membership for new lawyers in their first two years of practice

Membership, support, collegiality and resources designed especially for new lawyers in their first two years of practice.

Personal, wellbeing and professional support

As a member, the Law Society is here to support you through various stages of your professional life, with resources and support in times of need. 

Support is available to all lawyers on a confidential basis by fellow lawyers on your questions or concerns related to practice issues.

Pricing

Law Society membership

To 30 June 2025:

Full membership - includes membership to one Section: (Property Law, Family Law or ILANZ) - subject to meeting Section eligibility criteria: $290 + GST 

Additional Section membership: $100 + GST

Associate membership: $106 + GST. Find out more about Associate Membership. 

Read our terms and conditions.

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The value of Section membership