New Zealand Law Society - Practising certificates

Practising certificates

A practising certificate certifies that the holder is a fit and proper person to practice law and allows them to describe themselves as 'a lawyer'. It is an offence for someone without a current practising certificate to describe themselves as a lawyer.

Eligibility

You are eligible to hold a practising certificate if:

  • your name is on the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand
  • you are a fit and proper person to hold a practising certificate (refer ss41(2)(a) and 55 LCA)
  • you have paid the required fees
  • you do not hold or have applied to hold, a practising certificate as a conveyancing practitioner
  • you do not hold or have applied to hold, a license as an immigration advisor
  • you do not hold or have applied to hold, a licence as a real estate agent
  • you meet the criteria for eligibility as set out in Regulation 4 of the LCA (Lawyers: Practice Rules) Regulations 2008.

You should ensure you are aware of the rules governing your particular mode of practice.

See: NZLS | Applying for a practising certificate 

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