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New Zealand Legal Market Overview 2024-2025

Published date: 22 October 2024

Your Guide to the New Zealand 2025 Legal Market


Discover key insights into the New Zealand legal landscape with our latest Legal Market Overview, a comprehensive report that highlights trends and strategies for private practice, in-house, and public sector roles. This guide serves as an essential resource for navigating the challenges and opportunities in today's evolving legal industry.

What’s Inside:

  • Private Practice Trends: Learn about high-demand areas like corporate law, banking, and litigation, and see how firms are adapting hiring standards to secure top talent.
  • In-House Market Growth: Discover the demand for specialised roles in data privacy, IP, and compliance as companies seek strategic legal partners.
  • Public Sector Adjustments: Explore the impact of recent governmental changes, including cost-cutting measures, that shape the future of public sector roles.
  • Spotlight on AI and Legal Practice: Understand how AI is transforming legal operations, from document review to reshaping productivity models.
  • Talent Retention Insights: Get expert tips on attracting and retaining talent, including work-life balance, flexible work arrangements, and competitive compensation.
     

Drawing from the latest research and insights from industry leaders, the Robert Walters National Legal team has crafted this guide to empower legal employers and professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Previous Editions 

Legal Market Overview 2022-2023

Legal Market Overview 2023-2024

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