New Zealand
New Zealand Law Society Register Check
Professional Services
What the check is?
Confirms whether a candidate is registered as a practising lawyer.
What the value is?
Confirms a lawyer’s registration and professional standing.
What does it check?
NZ Law Society register for practising status, conditions or disciplinary actions.
Why do you do it?
Ensures legal compliance and reduces risk when hiring legal professionals.
How often does it need to be checked?
At hire, with annual re-checks recommended for compliance.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Legal roles such as solicitors, in-house counsel and legal advisors.
Risk of not doing it?
Hiring an unregistered lawyer creates compliance and legal risks.
