Activate your paid Law Society membership

Your professional community is one of your greatest assets as you build your career in law. Your Law Society membership keeps you connected to the people, knowledge, and opportunities that support your growth and help you build your career with confidence. 

Law Society offers complimentary membership for 0-2-year PQE. As your complimentary Law Society membership comes to an end, this is your opportunity to activate your paid membership and continue your connection to the legal profession.

As a member, you’ll benefit from:

• Collegiality and connection through branch and section events,
• Regular updates on developments in your practice area and across the profession,
• Tailored learning and CPD to build the skills you need to thrive,
• Member‑only savings on a range of everyday essentials and services.

Discover how membership supports you as you grow your career.

Activate your membership

To bring your firm on the journey, we have put together ready-to-use email templates to pitch for your firm's support in activating your membership.

Branches connect you to local networks and growth

Our 13 Branches nationwide give lawyers entry to a supportive professional community, events and networking opportunity relevant to every career stage.

Flexible learning at discounted rates

Whether you prefer to learn in person or at your own pace, the Law Society offers flexible learning options to suit you. CLE provides a wide range of on‑demand resources and books available for instant download. As a Law Society member, you enjoy savings of up to 30% on Law Society and CLE events, both in-person and online across the motu.

Partner Programme savings

Law Society membership gives you access to a wide range of savings and member offers under the Partner Programme, including banking, clothing, and even coffee.

Complimentary access to a section and new lawyers' networks

The Law Society has specialist representative groups for lawyers practising in family law, property law, or in‑house. We recognise that not all legal practise is the same, and these sections provide tailored support for different areas of law. With your Law Society membership, you receive complimentary access to one section, as well as the new lawyers' group, which is well established across the motu. Full membership for 2026/27 is $330 + GST. Activate your paid membership to continue having access to a section and the new lawyers' group.

The annual membership subscription is from 1 July to 30 June each year, and includes membership to one Section: Property Law, Family Law, or In-house Lawyer Association of New Zealand (ILANZ), subject to eligibility, and the new lawyers' group, alongside every lawyer's opportunity to connect with their local branch.

Activate your membership

If you received your first practising certificate between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024, your complimentary Law Society membership is ending. Activating your paid membership ensures you continue to receive full member benefits.

You are able to activate your paid membership as part of your practising certificate renewal in the Registry. Click the Activate today link in the pop-up window as part of the renewals process.