how to become a solicitor in New Zealand?

Question

I am a law graduate in Malaysia and am wondering the procedures how to go about the legal field in New Zeland. Is there some kind of transfer exam which i have to sit for in order to be a solicitor? I am planning to go there by the begining of next year..

and do u know of any way to go about getting a working visa to work in New Zealand?

Answer 1

Look at the NZ Law Society website for information on transferring - it basically depends what stage you've already reached: http://www.nz-lawsoc.org.nz/oslpractisenzlaw.asp

For information on getting a working visa, check out the NZ Immigration website - http://www.immigration.govt.nz