Terms and Conditions
Membership In-House Bundle Terms and Conditions
Membership Terms and Conditions
There are two categories of member, to be known as:
(a) Qualified Members; and
(b) Associate Members.
Persons are eligible to be Qualified Members if they:
(a) hold a current New Zealand lawyers’ practising certificate; or
(b) have a legal qualification at least at the level of Bachelor of Laws from a university in New Zealand or an equivalent legal qualification from an overseas university.
Persons are eligible to be Associate Members if they are ineligible for membership as Qualified Member but can demonstrate an interest in or engagement with the law. Qualified Members have all the benefits and privileges of membership, including the entitlement to:
(a) participate in the affairs of TLANZ including:
(i) speaking and voting at Members’ Meetings;
(ii) nominating or being nominated for the office of President or Elected
Councillor; and
(iii) eligibility for appointment as an Appointed Qualified Councillor; and
receive all other benefits that TLANZ may provide to its members.
Associate Members are entitled to all the benefits of membership except that they may not:
(a) vote at Members’ Meetings or be nominated for or vote in elections for the offices of President or Elected Councillor;
(b) move any motion at an Annual General Meeting under Clause 15.4; or
(c) join in any request for a Special General Meeting under Clause 16.1(b).
Persons applying for membership must do so by submitting a completed application form to TLANZ.
The Chief Executive Officer is entitled to make such inquiries and request such further relevant information as he or she may require. Any application for membership must include the person’s written consent to become a Member of TLANZ. The Chief Executive Officer shall maintain a current Register of Members which shall distinguish between the membership categories. The Register must:
(a) comply with s.79 ISA including a record of the information required under s.79(2); and
(b) be kept current.
In any case of doubt about a person’s eligibility for membership, or about the category of Member to which a person may be admitted, the Chief Executive Officer shall submit the application to the Council which may, at its lawfully exercised discretion, accept or refuse the application or may specify the membership category.
Membership of TLANZ in any category does not confer on a Member any right, title or interest, either legal or equitable, in the property of TLANZ.
Members in any category may terminate their membership at any time by giving notice in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, in which case the terminating member:
(a) ceases to be a Member;
(b) is not entitled to any partial refund of their annual membership fee;
(c) remains liable for any unpaid membership fees or other sums payable to TLANZ.
A Member may be removed from membership by the Council:
(a) where, in the opinion of the Council, justifiable cause exists; and
(b) after a procedure complying with the principles of natural justice has been followed.
The honorary status of Distinguished Member may be awarded by the Council to an individual who has made a contribution to the legal profession in New Zealand, or to the institutions of the law in New Zealand which, in the opinion of the Council, is extraordinary and worthy of special recognition.
Distinguished Membership is not a category of membership for TLANZ governance purposes but Distinguished Members may also be members.
Membership Fees
Members in all categories shall be required to pay an annual membership fee to be determined by the Council. The annual period of membership commences on a date determined by the Chief Executive Officer, shortly preceding the Annual General Meeting in each year. New members may be admitted at any time during the year, in which case that person will be
required to pay a pro rata membership fee for any part-year.
The Council may:
(a) differentiate between the membership categories, or within the same membership category, in setting annual fees;
(b) reduce or waive fees in any circumstances where, in the discretion of the Council, it is appropriate to do so; and
(c) offer discounts or promotional incentives to any membership category or any class or individual within the same membership category.
Membership will automatically be renewed at the commencement of each membership year unless the Member ceases to be eligible for membership or gives notice terminating his or her membership.
Any Member in default of his or her obligation to pay membership fees is ineligible to submit notices of motion to or vote at Members’ Meetings, vote in any election for office, or join in a request for a Special General Meeting under, until such time as payment is received in full. No vote submitted by a Member who is ineligible under this clause shall be counted.
View the full Membership Terms and Conditions here.
Event Terms and Conditions
These event terms and conditions are in addition to any other terms we have in place for the use of our website and other specific products and services (such as LegalForms and CPD).
If you are purchasing any events through our website, you must confirm your acceptance of these terms and conditions by checking the appropriate box before we will complete your order.
When confirming your acceptance of these terms and conditions, you also confirm that you are capable of entering into legally binding contracts and that, once your order is accepted by us, it will constitute a binding contract between you and us.
The prices for our events and acceptable methods of payment are as set out on our website. All prices are in New Zealand dollars and are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Credit is offered to members only and non-members are required to pay the full amount. If you purchase your event as a member but such membership lapses or is lost at the time the event takes place, we reserve the right to charge you an additional amount for the non-member price.
Registration confirmation and instructions for accessing or attending the event will be emailed to you at the address provided once payment of the due amount has been received by us in full.
Materials provided for our events are subject to copyright and may not be duplicated or distributed.
The Law Association is committed to organising and hosting events that are safe and respectful, whether they are online or in person. We expect all attendees to act in a manner that is respectful and courteous. We also expect attendees to be responsible in regard to alcohol consumption. Any behaviour that is considered harassment, bullying, aggressive, offensive, inappropriate, or unsuitable will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove persons or content from a physical or virtual premises.
Any queries or concerns about our events or these terms and conditions can be emailed to us at [email protected].
Online Events
Online events can be accessed on the date and at the time stated on our website or as otherwise communicated by us to you. Only the registered attendee(s) can attend and view our webinars, these cannot be shared with other colleagues, clients, and associates.
Cancellation terms for live online webinars:
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than five working days prior to the live online webinar date, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within five working days of the live online webinar date. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the live online event except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
You may substitute a registered attendee for another person without charge provided you notify us of the substitute’s name no later than 24 hours prior to the online webinar start time. Additional payment will be required if the substitute’s membership status is different. The higher price point will be applicable.
We reserve the right to cancel a live online webinar at our discretion if there is insufficient demand, or circumstances arise which are out of our control or unforeseen. If this occurs, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
Cancellation terms for pre-recorded online webinars:
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than 10 working days prior to the pre-recorded online webinar date, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within 10 working days of the pre-recorded online webinar date. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the pre-recorded online webinar except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
In Person Events
Live Seminars:
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than five working days prior to the live seminar date, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within five working days of the live seminar date. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the live seminar except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
You may substitute a registered attendee for another person without charge provided you notify us of the substitute’s name no later than five working days prior to the live seminar start time. Additional payment will be required if the substitute’s membership status is different. The higher price point will be applicable.
If a live seminar is also available online, a registered attendee may move their in person booking to an online booking without charge by contacting the CPD team at [email protected].
Workshops:
Due to the nature of our workshops and in particular the need to complete pre-course work, our cancellation timeframes are extended, and substitutions cannot apply.
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than 10 working days prior to the workshop start date, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within 10 working days of the workshop start date. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the workshop except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
Conferences:
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than 10 working days prior to the conference start date, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within 10 working days of the conference start date. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the conference except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
You may substitute a registered attendee for another person without charge provided you notify us of the substitute’s name no later than 10 working days prior to the conference start date. Additional payment will be required if the substitute’s membership status is different. The higher price point will be applicable.
If a conference is also available online, a registered attendee may move their in person booking to an online booking without charge by contacting the CPD team at [email protected].
Collegiality Events:
You may cancel your order by contacting the CPD team at [email protected]. Your cancellation request must include the following details: order reference number, order title (title of the event), and the name and firm organisation of the person attending. If your cancellation is received by us no later than 5 working days prior to the event, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less an administration fee of 20%. Refunds will be made to the original payment method. No refunds will be given for cancellations that are received by us within 5 working days of the event. Cancellation requests received by us after 4.30pm are deemed to be received the following working day. No refunds will be given if you fail to attend the event except if such failure is due to an act or omission by us, in which case you will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
You may substitute a registered attendee for another person without charge provided you notify us of the substitute’s name by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional payment will be required if the substitute’s membership status is different. The higher price point will be applicable.
Online Content
On Demand Content:
Due to the nature of this service, no refunds will be provided once your order has been completed.
Materials provided are subject to copyright and may not be duplicated or distributed.
Full the full event terms and conditions here.