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Find out more about what is happening in the Association, at the bar, in court and in the legal profession.

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Why choose a barrister?

A barrister is an ideal option when you need specialist legal advice or representation. They are agile and able to turn around work quickly. Barristers are also economical when compared with the same level of expertise in law firms. 

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Joining the independent bar

Thinking about becoming a barrister but not sure how to begin? Take a look at our Checklist for Coming to the Bar (see link below). The NZBA Member Benefits Scheme may also help you source some of the items mentioned in this guide. Finally, learn more about our free and discounted CPD.

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Equality & Diversity

The NZBA is committed to developing a referral bar that reflects the diversity of the legal profession and the wider community.

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Training and CPD

Premiere advocacy and dispute resolution training, delivered by top barristers.

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Member Benefit Scheme

Commercial benefits for members

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Events

Find out about NZBA social events, as well as upcoming ceremonies. 

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Mentoring Programme

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Important Updates

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High Court Sentencing Competition

The annual Sentencing Advocacy Competition, sponsored by Te Tāhū o te Ture | the Ministry of Justice and Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture | the New Zealand Bar Association, was hosted at the Auckland High Court and organised by several of the Court’s Judges’ clerks.  The final was held on 1 October 2024 in the historic Courtroom 1 of the Auckland High Court, with Johnstone J presiding.  Both finalists were students from the University of Auckland, with Blake Storrier winning the final and Charlie Harmer as runner-up.  His Honour commented that their performances were “truly excellent”.

Mental Health of Legal Profession

The Life Squared Trust commissioned a 3-year longitudinal study to measure mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession with Professor Aaron Jarden, Melbourne University. The survey suggests that New Zealand lawyers and law students had worse illbeing in terms of greater depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress in comparison to New Zealand samples and international samples of lawyers and of other professionsm.

Rules changes in force from 1 September 2024

The Ministry of Justice has notified several amendments to Rules, which took effect on 1 September 2024. 

Upcoming Events

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Nov
7
Social

South Auckland Practitioners - Come have lunch on us!

Lawyers Room, Manukau District Court, Auckland, New Zealand
Nov
14

Valedictory Sitting - Hon. Justice Simon Moore

Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau High Court, Auckland, New Zealand
Nov
19

Final Sitting of The Honourable Justice Cooper

Court of Appeal, Thorndon, New Zealand
Nov
20
CPD Training

Pleadings matter (CPD 1.5 hrs)

At your desk, online, New Zealand

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