New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the regulatory and representative body of the legal profession of Aotearoa New Zealand. As regulator of the legal profession, the Law Society’s powers are set out in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, and associated regulations. We regulate the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand to ensure the protection of those who access legal services and maintain public confidence in the provision of legal services. Our functions include regulating the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand as well as assisting and promoting the reform of the law for the purpose of upholding the rule of law and the administration of justice. The Law Society also represents and provides services to those lawyers who choose to be members.