Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa | |
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| Established | 1869 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bar association |
| Legal status | Statutory body |
| Purpose | National regulator of the legal profession |
Professional title | Barrister and Solicitor |
| Headquarters | 17 Whitmore Street |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 41°16′51″S 174°46′40″E / 41.280938°S 174.777916°E |
Region served | New Zealand |
Membership (2020) | 15,109 |
President | Frazer Barton |
CEO | Katie Rusbatch |
Revenue (2020) | $21.9 million |
| Expenses (2020) | $24.8 million |
| Website | www |
The New Zealand Law Society (Māori: Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa) is the parent body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. It was established in 1869, and regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand. Membership of the society is voluntary, although any person wishing to practice law in New Zealand must obtain a practising certificate from the society. The society has 13 branch offices throughout the country. Each branch has a president and a council, which represent their members’ interests on a regional and national level.[1]
- ^ "Branches". New Zealand Law Society. Archived from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2015.