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Learning objectives | Ministry of Justice Requirements | Times & locations | 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 centre 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: It is possible to register and complete the majority of the course without a practising certificate, but you must hold a practising certificate by the time of your final assessed appearance.
Materials are couriered about a month before your 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.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. | |||
Centre | Introductory Session | Advising & Exam Session | Practice Court |
Christchurch | 1 March | 19 April | 20 April |
Timaru | 1 March | 19 April (in Chch) | 20 April (in Chch) |
Queenstown | 1 March | 19 April (in Chch) | 20 April (in Chch) |
Wellington 1 | 15 March | 3 May | 4 May |
Nelson | 15 March | 3 May (in Wgtn) | 4 May (in Wgtn) |
Auckland | 5 April | 24 May | 25 May |
Gisborne | 5 April | 24 May (in Akld) | 25 May (in Akld) |
Hamilton | 7 June | 19 July | 20 July |
Tauranga | 7 June | 19 July (in Ham) | 20 July (in Ham) |
Rotorua | 7 June | 19 July (in Ham) | 20 July (in Ham) |
Dunedin | 5 July | 23 August | 24 August |
Invercargill | 5 July | 23 August (in Dun) | 24 Aug (in Dun) |
Manukau | 26 July | 6 September | 7 September |
Whangarei | 26 July | 6 September (in Mnku) | 7 September (in Mnku) |
Wellington 2 | 13 September | 8 November | 9 November |
Whanganui | 13 September | 8 November (in Wgtn) | 9 November (in Wgtn) |
Hawkes Bay | 13 September | 8 November (in Wgtn) | 9 November (in Wgtn) |
New Plymouth | 13 September | 8 November (in Wgtn) | 9 November (in Wgtn) |
Palmerston North | 13 September | 8 November (in Wgtn) | 9 November (in Wgtn) |
Before Introductory session* *Note: materials must be returned unused before refund will be processed. |
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Notice given | Refund |
10+ working days | $580 (fee – $100 administration) |
0-9 working days | $530 (fee – $150 administration) |
Before advising & exam session and/or practice court session | |
Notice given | Refund |
10+ working days | $330 (fee – $350 administration) |
0-9 working days | No refund |
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 | |
Notice given | Fee payable |
10+ working days | $150 |
5-9 working days | $200 |
0-4 working days | Transfer not possible, treated as cancellation. See cancellation details above |
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Duty Lawyer Training Programme - HamiltonStarts 7 June - Law Society - Waikato Bay of Plenty Branch |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - TaurangaStarts 7 June - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - RotoruaStarts 7 June - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - DunedinStarts 5 July - Law Society - Otago Branch |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - InvercargillStarts 5 July - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - ManukauStarts 26 July - Holiday Inn Auckland Airport |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - WhangareiStarts 26 July - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Wellington 2Starts 13 September - Law Society - Wellington Branch |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - WhanganuiStarts 13 September - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Hawkes BayStarts 13 September - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - New PlymouthStarts 13 September - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
Duty Lawyer Training Programme - Palmerston NorthStarts 13 September - Venue TBC |
NZ $680.00 | ||
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