Young Lawyers' Committee Wellington

02/12/2025

Join us at the YLC end of year Christmas drinks! Cuckoo Emporium on the Waterfront, 10 December from 4.30pm. Indoor and outdoor space, bar tab, snacks provided. Free!! 🎄🎁🥂 Please register: https://events.humanitix.com/ylc-end-of-year-drinks

05/10/2025

We’ve wrapped up another successful year of Bridging the Gap!
A huge thank you to all our mentors for dedicating your time, energy, and experience to supporting the next generation of Wellington lawyers 💡

Join us at our wrap-up drinks for mentors and mentees this Thursday, 9 October at 6pm at The Old Bailey — we can’t wait to hear about your experiences.

A special thanks to IPLS for their generous sponsorship and continued support.

22/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who came along to our last Coffee Catch Up - it was wonderful to meet so many new people! Our next scheduled date is Thursday 2 October at 12pm, at The Lab ☕

This is your space to connect with other young lawyers in Wellington, share ideas, swap stories, and grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Cost: Free - just grab your own coffee or snack from the counter
Location: The Lab, 20 Customhouse Quay
Time: 12pm

RSVP's at the link below very appreciated 😄

Register on Humanitix - YLC Coffee Catch Up - Brewed Opinions October hosted by Wellington Young Lawyers' Committee. The LAB, 20 Customhouse Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Thursday 2nd October 2025. Find event information.

14/08/2025

Hey Young Lawyers! Kickstart your month with a dose of caffeine and conversation at Brewed Opinions, YLC’s monthly meet-up for lawyers in their first 7 years of practice ☕☕

Held on the first Thursday of every month at The Lab, this is your space to connect with other young lawyers in Wellington, share ideas, swap stories, and grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Whether you’re new to the profession or already finding your stride, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, new connections, and maybe even a few laughs.

☕ Cost: Free to attend – just grab your own coffee or snack from the counter and join the table.
📍 Location: The Lab, 20 Customhouse Quay
🕒 Time: 12pm

We'd love it if you RSVP! https://events.humanitix.com/ylc-coffee-catch-up

17/07/2025

Two weeks until Quiz Night and just a few tables left.... register asap if you want a spot! 🧠💭

https://events.humanitix.com/ylc-quiz-night-2025-a7xupg5e

10/07/2025

Bring your trivia knowledge and good vibes to the 2025 YLC Quiz - back at the Old Bailey for another evening of fun, friends & friendly competition!

Thursday 31 July, 7pm (NOTE date rescheduled!)
Teams of up to 8 people.

Tickets are FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/ylc-quiz-night-2025-a7xupg5e

11/06/2025

Join the branch at the Wellington Legal Gala dinner next week - an event for all lawyers to join together in celebration of our local community achievements.

Featuring the Community Legal Impact awards, an engaging speaker and fine dining - enjoy the experience of being part of a special evening. All tickets support the Wellington Solicitors Benevolent Fund and NZLII.

Bookings close June 13!

The Wellington Branch Council of the New Zealand Law Society is thrilled to announce an extraordinary gala dinner to celebrate the Wellington legal profession and its ongoing contributions to our community including those of our judicial members. This prestigious event will combine fine dining in th...

16/03/2025

Last chance to buy tickets to our wine and cheese THIS Friday! Link in bio. We can’t wait to see you all there 💃

25/02/2025

Tickets are LIVE for our first event of the year!

events.humanitix.com/ylc-x-mas-wine-and-cheese

Wine, cheese and music at the beautiful Prefab Hall. Tickets are limited. Join us💃

11/02/2025

Hey young lawyers! 👋👋 The YLC is back on deck and excited for another year - with social events, CPD events and a few extra treats in the works - kicking the year off with a wine & cheese night at the beautiful Prefab hall! Pop this Save the Date into your diaries - it’s a chance to have a boogie, a few free vino’s and catch up with legal friends new and old. Ticket link will be posted soon 🥂

20/11/2024

It’s AGM time! Head to our page for the event. Come along and hear what we’ve been up to, and sign up for the committee in 2025!

27/09/2024

The NZ Asian Lawyers Young Lawyers committee presents: From Courtrooms to Boardrooms - Law Careers Unlocked ⚡️

Join us for an inspiring panel speaker event next Thursday 3 October from 5:30pm, at Russell Mcveagh’s Wellington office. This event features a diverse group of professionals who have charted unique paths beyond the traditional courtroom, highlighting the wide range of career opportunities available to law graduates.

This event is free and is open to all law students and graduates up to 7PQE. Drinks and nibbles will also be provided 🍷

Tickets are going fast, so get in quick! Grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/NZAYL-Speaker-Event