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Learning objectives l Ministry of Justice Requirements l Times & locations l Transfer & Cancellation policy
Duty lawyers are critical to the smooth running of a District Court list. This course gives you the basic knowledge and skills you need to apply to join this important group.
As well as completion of the programme, you will need to meet Ministry of Justice listing criteria for duty lawyers. Note that being listed as a duty lawyer does not guarantee a place on any roster. See the MOJ website for more information.
The introductory, advising, exam and practice court sessions are all run in five main centres. Introductory sessions are also held in a number of smaller centres.
Your introductory session and final assessed appearance must be attended in the region in which you intend to practise.
All participants are required to attend the advising, exam, and practice court sessions in one of the main centres. These sessions are held on a Friday afternoon and the following Saturday morning.If you are from a town which is not shown, we may be able to help you organise a separate introductory session.
At the completion of this programme you will be able to:
This course is for practitioners who intend to apply to be listed as a duty lawyer.
Note that you must hold a practising certificate in order to complete the course.
Materials are couriered a month prior to the introductory session (providing you have registered and paid in full). You will need to read all instructions, requirements and assessment procedures to ensure you are fully prepared for each component of the course.
We suggest that you register at least three weeks before the introductory session you wish to attend so that you can start your observations and prepare for the introductory session.Do you want to register more than one person for this course? Click here
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The introduction and final assessed appearance must be attended in the region in which you intend to practise. Your final assessed appearance must take place within two years of your practice court session. | |||
Introductory Session | Advising & Exam | Practice Court | |
Christchurch | 12 February | 9 April | 10 April |
Timaru | 19 February | 9 April (in Chch) | 10 April (in Chch) |
Wellington 1 | 5 March | 30 April | 1 May |
Nelson | 5 March | 30 April (in Wgtn) | 1 May (in Wgtn) |
Auckland | 9 April | 28 May | 29 May |
Gisborne | 9 April | 28 May (in Akl) | 29 May (in Akl) |
Hamilton | 18 June | 23 July | 24 July |
Tauranga | 18 June | 23 July (in Ham) | 24 July (in Ham) |
Rotorua | 18 June | 23 July (in Ham) | 24 July (in Ham) |
Dunedin | 25 June | 27 August | 28 August |
Invercargill | 25 June | 27 August (in Dun) | 28 August (in Dun) |
Manukau | 6 August | 17 September | 18 September |
Whangarei | 6 August | 17 September (in Man) | 18 September (in Man) |
Wellington 2 | 13 August | 15 October | 16 October |
Whanganui | 13 August | 15 October (in Wgtn) | 16 October (in Wgtn) |
Hawkes Bay | 13 August | 15 October (in Wgtn) | 16 October (in Wgtn) |
New Plymouth | 13 August | 15 October (in Wgtn) | 16 October (in Wgtn) |
Palmerston North | 13 August | 15 October (in Wgtn) | 16 October (in Wgtn) |
Note: transfer is available only within this calendar year.
Auckland and Manukau are separate centres and require a formal transfer.
Introductory session No transfer is possible for the introductory session as it must be attended in the region in which you intend to practise. |
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Advising & exam session and/or practice court session Transfer to another centre |
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Notice given | Fee payable |
10+ working days | $100 |
5-9 working days | $150 |
0-4 working days | Transfer not possible, treated as cancellation. See cancellation below. |
Note: materials must be returned unused before refund will be processed.
Before Introductory session | |
Notice given | Refund |
10+ working days | $405 (fee – $100 administration) |
0-9 working days | $355 (fee – $150 administration) |
Before advising & exam session and/or practice court session | |
Notice given | Refund |
10+ working days | $150 |
0-9 working days | No refund |
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Duty Lawyer Training Programme - ChristchurchStarts 12 February - NZLS Canterbury-Westland Branch |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - TimaruStarts 19 February - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Wellington 1Starts 5 March - Wellesley Boutique Hotel |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - NelsonStarts 5 March - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - AucklandStarts 9 April - NZLS Auckland Branch |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - GisborneStarts 9 April - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - HamiltonStarts 18 June - Novotel Tainui Hamilton |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - TaurangaStarts 18 June - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - RotoruaStarts 18 June - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - DunedinStarts 25 June - NZLS Otago Branch |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - InvercargillStarts 25 June - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - ManukauStarts 6 August - The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - WhangareiStarts 6 August - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Wellington 2Starts 13 August - Wellesley Boutique Hotel |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - WhanganuiStarts 13 August - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Hawkes BayStarts 13 August - Venue TBC |
NZ $505.00 | ||
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