Law Society events bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners from across the profession in an environment of collaboration, learning, and innovation.
Come along to connect, gain insights and expand your network.
16
Jun
2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Christchurch
Branch Events
Seminar Series 101 - Insurance Law
A seminar series for 0-7 years PQE lawyers, focusing on different practice areas.
Registration closing in 2 day/s
17
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Welcome to the New Zealand Law Society - Canterbury Westland
Registration closing in 3 day/s
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinars
PLS webinar: commercial property - purchase price allocation
PLS Chair Kristine King will host Steven Tucker, Property Depreciation Specialist at Valuit, for a one-hour webinar on purchase price allocation (PPA) requirements in commercial property transactions. This webinar follows our 2024 session o....
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wellington & Online
POSTPONED - Who is Our Client? The Changing Face of Legal Clients
Join us for this collaborative event presented by NZ Asian Lawyers and New Zealand Law Society
18
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Seminars
Judicial Review 2026
Explore how judicial review upholds the rule of law and ensures lawful decision-making. If you operate in the public law area or advise decision-makers, this seminar offers you a practical approach to the principles and processes involved i....
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Auckland
2026 Annual General Meeting - Auckland Branch
The Auckland Branch invites you to join us for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
19
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Palmerston North
Social Events
Manawatu Quiz Night
22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar
Court Ordered Removal of Trustees
This webinar will cover the key legal, strategic and practical considerations that lawyers need to be aware of when advising clients and bringing or opposing an application to remove a trustee.
Oranga Tamariki Seminar Series - Session 1
Registration closing in 6 day/s Registration nearly full
24
1:00 pm
Level 1: Ōroko Te Reo Maori Course
Ready to start your Te Reo journey? This beginner course is the perfect way to kick-start your journey.
RSVP Date: 23-June-2026
Legal Writing Webinar
The New Zealand Law Society New Lawyers Committee is pleased to host another year of its popular legal writing webinar, featuring Jordan Wright, Special Counsel at Anthony Harper.
RSVP Date: 24-June-2026
Civil Litigation Seminar - Arbitration: A Number of Must Knows
The Civil Litigation Committee invites lawyers to part one of a two-part practical seminar series on arbitration presented by Tony Hughes-Johnson KC and Malcolm Wallace.
RSVP Date: 22-June-2026
25
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Wellington
Welcome to the Profession Lunch
5:30 pm
Level 2: Ōkākā Te Reo Maori Course
Ready to level up your Te Reo skills and knowledge? Level 2: Ōkākā supports learners to build up their knowledge.
26
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Family Law Committee Mid-Winter Dinner
Mid-Winter Dinner for Family Law practitioners in Canterbury Westland
RSVP Date: 25-June-2026
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tauranga
Tauranga Bar Dinner
30
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
They Have a Hopeless Case—So Why Won’t They Settle?
Hear from Michael Jamieson, Commercial Manager at the New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre on Tuesday 30 June at 12:30pm, for a thought-provoking session exploring the psychology behind so-called “hopeless” cases.
Dispute Resolution in Practice: Adding Value Through Mediation and Arbitration
Join the New Zealand Law Society and Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand for a practical session exploring how mediation and arbitration can be used effectively in legal practice.
RSVP Date: 29-June-2026
01
Jul
8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Online
Workshops
Trust Account Administrator
This workshop is for trust accounting staff including legal secretaries and legal executives to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to administer a trust account correctly.
02
From Lawyer to Leader: Employment Law Essentials for Managing People Webinar
Join us for a practical and engaging webinar designed for people leaders and lawyers stepping into management roles.
RSVP Date: 02-July-2026