11 July 2001 NZLS committees cover a wide range of areas of substantive law and practice, society functions, and other issues of importance to the profession. Promoting and encouraging proper conduct among the members of the legal profession. Preserving and maintaining the integrity and status of the legal profession. Promoting opportunities for the acquisition and diffusion of legal knowledge. Assisting in and promoting the reform of the law.
Committees are of two types.
Special Committees are appointed annually by the Society's Board and deal with many issues within their terms of reference. Hoc Committees are appointed to address single issues and are disbanded once their objectives have been met.