The Law Society is partnering with LexisNexis to get a clear picture of how lawyers are using AI in New Zealand in 2025 and to provide meaningful support for AI adoption by the profession. This is taking the form of a research project, webinar and a series of workshops on AI and the legal profession.

Closing a practice involves numerous tasks, including storing records, relocating deeds, dealing with client files (open and stored), withdrawing from trusteeships, and resolving all client balances in the firm’s trust account.

The Law Society's sold-out Inaugural Annual Breakfast saw lawyers join Law Society President Frazer Barton and Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch to hear an engaging breakfast address from Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann.

As we draw closer to the commencement of a new practising year, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the legal profession and the people we serve together. Read more about the 2025/26 practising fee, membership and next steps in this update.