Benefits, optional memberships and subscriptions
Participation
Associate membership allows people who have given service to, or been closely connected with, the legal profession to participate in its work.
While they will not be eligible for appointment or election as Law Society officers or Council or Board members, associate members are eligible for appointment to special committees as the Board may decide.
Communication and information
Associate members receive the Law Society’s weekly email newsletter, LawPoints. They can access a digital copy of LawTalk on our website. This is the Law Society’s flagship publication – its official magazine, published three times a year. LawTalk contains news of Law Society activities and information of direct and immediate benefit to members and associate members.
Continuing education
Associate members receive member rates for CLE New Zealand Law Society courses. CLE runs an extensive continuing education programme. Webinars, seminars and specialist workshops on a wide range of topics are presented online and at various venues throughout the country.
Library services
Access to Law Society library services is available. Pricing as follows:
- 12 months: $550 + GST
- 6 months: $347.82 + GST
- 1 month: $86.95 + GST.
Conditions apply. For information about the conditions of access, please contact [email protected].
Associate members, like lawyers, are charged for any research, photocopying and delivery costs.
Partner Programme
Associate members have access to discounts and savings across banking, business services, retail and travel and more through our Partner Programme – all available through our Law Society Partner Programme.