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.
30
Jun
2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Webinars
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.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Auckland
Seminars
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.
Registration closing in 1 day/s
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
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Hastings
Thinking Property Seminar - Hastings 2 July
We would like to invite you to Thinking Property – an educational session, hosted and facilitated by the PLS Executive Committee. The 60-minute fast-paced session takes place during lunchtime, on the day of the Executive Committee meeting, ....
Registrations are closed.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
Registration closing in 4 day/s
03
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Christchurch
Social Events
New Lawyers Mid-Winter Dinner
Mid-Winter Dinner for New Lawyers in Canterbury Westland
Registration closing in 3 day/s
07
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar
Navigating Undue Influence and Fraudulent Calumny
This webinar will cover what it takes to run or defend a case involving allegations of undue influence or fraudulent calumny.
09
Property Classification under the PRA - principles and practice
Whether you are a beginner or intermediate relationship property practitioner or an experienced practitioner wanting a refresher on common issues in this area and a detailed overview, this webinar will provide a structured and practical app....
12
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Lawyers Volunteer Work at Sunday Blessings
The New Lawyers Committee invites you to volunteer with Sunday Blessings.
RSVP Date: 10-July-2026
14
8:15 am - 12:30 pm
Wellington or Online
Family Violence
This seminar provides a practical and essential update for family law practitioners, examining current case trends and contemporary issues relevant to the effective management of family violence matters in legal practice.
16
Branch Events
New Lawyers Mooting Competition - Seminar
The mooting seminar will prepare new lawyers to analyse a mooting problem, assemble an argument and will provide practical tips and tricks on how to effectively present an argument in a mooting context.
RSVP Date: 09-July-2026
17
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Whanganui
Whanganui Branch Bar Dinner
Join us for the Whanganui Branch Annual Dinner
20
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
IPP3A - how the new Privacy Principle could affect your practice
IPP3A now requires agencies to update individuals about their collection of information about them if the information is collected from a third party. Learn what the new requirements are, how and when you need to comply with them and what ....
21
5:15 pm
Level 3: Ōroko Te Reo Māori Course
Kia korero tonu! - Keep speaking, reo lessons Learn Karakia, Waiata (including of Kai Tahu), Pepeha/mihi, Tikanga for powhiri/mihi whakatau
RSVP Date: 20-July-2026
22
How to work with difficult clients and those who blame everything on others
Join Dr Anne Purcell for a webinar focusing on the psychology of communication and conflict, with high-conflict or difficult personalities.
RSVP Date: 22-July-2026
23
8:45 am
Stepping Up - foundation for practising on own account
All lawyers wishing to practise on their own account, whether alone or in partnership or incorporated practice, and some in-house lawyers, are required to complete this course.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Public Works Act Reform - update
This webinar will look at the targeted and broader amendments separately and then discuss their combined impact on modernising the public acquisition processes while maintaining protections for landowners.
Wellington
Wellington Legal Dinner
RSVP Date: 16-July-2026
24
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Manukau & Whangarei
Duty Lawyer Training Programme
Duty lawyers are critical to the smooth running of a District Court list. This course gives you the basic knowledge and skills you need to apply to join this important group.
27
9:00 am
Residential Property Transactions
Learn from the experts and build confidence in property law. This small-group, intensive entry-level workshop takes you through three common property transactions step-by-step.