31 March

• Annual section 112(2) certification forms are due for practices which do not operate a trust account. See practice without a trust account
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year ends. CPD declarations are due within five working days of 31 March. See continuing professional development

April

• All lawyers should log in to the “Personal details” screen in the Registry database to check that their email address and phone number are still correct. See making changes
• Lawyers who do not intend to renew their practising certificate should contact registry@lawsociety.org.nz

Mid to late May

• Renewal information is sent to the email address on record for all lawyers and firm administrators.
• Online renewal declarations and payments can be made. See frequently asked questions

13 June

• Recommended that all payments are made before this date to allow sufficient time for processing and resolution of any issues. See fees

30 June

• All current practising certificates expire.
• Online renewal declarations and payments cannot be accepted after this date.

1 July

• New practising certificates in force.
• Lawyers who have not completed their online renewal declarations and/or paid the required fees by 30 June:
  • will not hold a current practising certificate
  • will not be able to provide legal services in the reserved areas defined by section 6 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act
  • will have their name removed from the public register
  • will not be able to renew their practising certificate online
  • will have to complete a new application form; pay a late renewal fee of $58 and be approved by the Law Society to hold a practising certificate. See practising certificate application