재뉴한인변호사협회
New Zealand Korean Lawyers Association
NZKLA is a non-profit association of Korean lawyers practising in New Zealand. We bring members together, share experience across the profession, and support the next generation of New Zealand-Korean lawyers.
About NZKLA
NZKLA was first established in 2007 by first-generation Korean lawyers in New Zealand. After a period of inactivity, it was re-formed by 1.5- and second-generation lawyers and formally relaunched in August 2023, with around 70 lawyers attending the launch event.
More than 100 Korean lawyers now practise in New Zealand, many of them 1.5- and second-generation, and more Korean law students graduate every year. As the community goes through this generational change, NZKLA gives lawyers a place to meet and connect across generations. Our members work in law firms, government agencies and companies, and as barristers.
Having adopted its constitution, NZKLA is now registered as an incorporated entity. Our priorities are to:
- support Korean law students in Auckland through mentoring and career seminars as they enter the legal profession
- work with Korean community organisations to run seminars on New Zealand law when needed
- give the Korean community a voice in an increasingly diverse New Zealand.
What we do
Connect
Social evenings and catch-ups that bring members together throughout the year.
Learn
Seminars and panel discussions where lawyers share how they built their careers, here and overseas.
Support
Guidance for students and junior lawyers, and a way for the community to find a Korean-speaking lawyer.
Recent events
Looking for a Korean-speaking lawyer?
Find an NZKLA member who can help, or get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.