Joining the New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o Te Ture is more than just a professional affiliation; it's an investment in your legal career and a commitment to the integrity of the legal system. Our primary aim is to promote and encourage a strong and independent bar by creating a community tailored to barristers. We advocate for the interests of our members, ensuring their voices are heard in matters affecting the profession.
Full Membership
For holders of a current practising certificate as a barrister sole or an employed barrister.
Associate
For those other than barristers sole (e.g. judges, academics, and barristers and solicitors).
Provisional Membership
For those transitioning to the bar and are waiting for their barrister’s practising certificate to be issued. Get introductions to our benefit providers to help you set up your practice, as well as access to our support materials.
By becoming a member of the NZ Bar Association, you will:
- Strengthen your professional connections.
- Take advantage of first class Continuing Professional Development, targeted at practice at the bar, including webinars (mostly free) and discounted masterclasses, workshops, and online webinars.
- Access to the NZBA member insurance plan, subject to eligibility and approval by the insurer (full members only).
- Receive member benefits from over 50 commercial providers.
- Be eligible to attend our Annual Conference, a premier event on the legal calendar.
- Enjoy social events and networking opportunities, many of which are free.
- Engage with respected experts in the industry.
- Resources to support your practice.
Proactively influence government policy by taking part in our law reform programme and our committees, thereby increasing your profile with other members of the legal and judicial community.
Be eligible to join the Council, vote for the President and Bar Council members, and participate in NZBA meetings. We encourage your voice to be heard! We will let you know when nominations are open.
Join Now by selecting one of the options at the top of this page.