New Zealand Law Society - LawTalk Issue 958

LawTalk Issue 958

LawTalk Issue 958

This year has seen new challenges and opportunities facing the profession and nation at large. This is when we really see the galvanising of our profession and people on issues that matter and where we see that we are “stronger together.” The Law Society works hard to convey the voice of the profession on our advocacy and law reform work together with supporting our partners and groups within the profession. We also look to our communities and share the important mahi taking place in community law and the stories of our members across the motu.

Download LawTalk Issue 958 (PDF file, 6.73 MB) View as a flip-book ISSUU.COM
Stronger together

Stronger together

New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa President Frazer Barton share his insights on travelling the length and breadth of the country to engage with members of the profession as part of a series of national hui. Hearing from the frontline has provided excellent feedback on key issues.…
Firms value membership

Firms value membership

LawTalk checks in with firms who have availed themselves of the membership offer from the Law Society and where they see value for their staff. From training to products and service offerings, the Law Society’s partner programme aims to enrich the professional and personal lives of its members.
Community Law: Where the rubber meets the road

Community Law: Where the rubber meets the road

Providing legal advice and services to our most vulnerable is what Community Law Centres Aotearoa CEO, Sue Moroney, describes as being “where the rubber meets the road.” LawTalk profiles the important mahi being done in this space and shares a first-hand account from a volunteer and a lawyer working in…
Te Ara Ture: A bridge to law

Te Ara Ture: A bridge to law

Looking for a highly effective and managed way to deliver pro bono legal services? Te Ara Ture CEO Sabrina Muck provides an insight on how this pro bono clearing house connects lawyers on a pro bono basis with disadvantaged clients.
A shocking, life-changing incident drives safety advocacy: My story

A shocking, life-changing incident drives safety advocacy: My story

Brintyn Smith is a lawyer specialising in Auckland and Northland. A terrifying and life- changing incident during the course of his work put the spotlight on court safety. Brintyn bravely shares his story with LawTalk and his work advocating for a safer work environment.

The case for tikanga Māori: The LLB degree curriculum in a contemporary context

Tikanga has been a topical issue within the profession and the media. The issue of tikanga becoming a compulsory paper in the 2025 LLB degree curriculum has also resulted in a complaint to the Regulations Review Committee. LawTalk engages in kōrero with those who are working first hand with tikanga…

Law reform and advocacy update

As the voice of the profession, law reform and advocacy for the profession is a vital function. Already 2024 has been very busy in this area with high profile bills such as the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill and the Fast Track Approvals Bill being of keen public interest. LawTalk shares…

Behind the scenes of the Standards Committees

LawTalk steps behind the scenes of the Law Society Standards Committees to share a sense of purpose and speak with the people who give their time and expertise to these committees.

Douglas Wilson Advocacy Scholarship Trust: A legacy to benefit practitioners

Sir Terence Arnold KC shares the story and work of the trust that is a legacy to former colleague and friend, Douglas Wilson. Supporting training in advocacy skills, the Douglas Wilson Advocacy Scholarship Trust has helped upskill hundreds of lawyers since its inception in 1987.