Admission timeline and dates
Timeline
12 weeks
(16 weeks for candidates who have declared a conviction or answered 'Yes' to any of the questions in Part 8 of the application form.)
Provide to NZLS branch:
Applicant provides:
- Application form
- Passport or birth certificate
- Proof of name change if applicable
- Statutory declaration
Other agencies provide:
- Referee Report
- Certificate(s) of standing
6 weeks
Certificate of character issued
4 weeks
Application filed in High Court
Admission dates
Auckland High Court
| Admission dates |
Last day for filing applications |
|---|---|
| 17 September | 17 August |
| 26 November | 26 October |
| 10 December | 10 November |
| 18 March 2011 | 18 February 2011 |
Hamilton High Court
| Admission dates |
Last day for filing applications |
|---|---|
| 13 August | 13 July |
| 15 October | 15 September |
| 3 December | 3 November |
Wellington High Court
Ceremonies at all other courts are arranged on a one-off basis as required.
High Court contact details are available.