Conveyancing Practitioner Practising On Their Own

CONVEYANCING PRACTITIONER PRACTISING ON THEIR OWN

A Conveyancing Practitioner with authority to practise on their own account may operate as a sole practice, partnership or incorporated conveyancing firm. The following criteria must be met:

1. Payment of the non-refundable application fee.

2. Applicant must have at least two years of conveyancing experience gained within NZ or Australia. In accordance with s22 of the Lawyer and Conveyancers Act (Conveyancers: Registration and Practice) Regulations, such conveyancing experience must be obtained during the 8 years immediately before the proposed date, and the conveyancer has had not less than 2 years conveyancing experience in NZ or Australia. The NZ Society of Conveyancers must be satisfied with regards to the level of conveyancing experience demonstrated and the Experience Portfolio must be completed to the Registration Authority's satisfaction.

3. Within the last 3 years of making application, the applicant has successfully completed the NZ Society of Conveyancers Trust Accounting Course to a pass rate of 80% or more. Contact the NZSoC's offices for further info and guidance on the course.

4. The applicant has successfully completed a Level 4 Business Management course. The Registration Authority will consider waiving the requirement for the applicant to complete a small business management course if the applicant can provide;

• evidence that the applicant has owned or co-owned and operated his/her own business
• such business ownership and management to be for a duration of at least 5 years
• such ownership and management to be no longer than 3 years ago

5. Undergo an interview to assess the applicants knowledge and experience in respect of conveyancing and ethical matters to the satisfaction of the Registration Authority.

Please read through our Guide for Prospective Applicants who wish to practise on their own.

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