Auckland District Law Society.
Lawyers undergo a lengthy period of training to understand and interpret the law.
In addition, lawyers must pass a course on practical legal training and be approved by the law society as a suitable person to practice law. Once admitted to practise, all lawyers must hold a current annual practising certificate and are subject to regulation by the law society. All lawyers are bound by Rules of Professional Conduct as well as Rules and Regulation concerning the management of legal practices. These Rules have been developed over many years for the protection of the public. Lawyers have a special responsibility to ensure the Courts function properly.