How to Become a Lawyer in New Zealand

1. Undergraduate law degree (LLB): 3 years full-time at an accredited university.
2. Law Society Admission Exams (LSAE): Pass standardized legal knowledge/skills test.
3. Practical Legal Training (PLT): 1‑year program with coursework, simulations, supervised work.
4. Supervised legal work: 6 months under a practicing lawyer.
5. Law Society Admission Examination (LSA): Final assessment for admission.

After passing all steps, you may practice as a lawyer in New Zealand.