The Female Law Practitioners Act was passed in 1896 .
Benjamin was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 1897 ( see Women 's suffrage in New Zealand ) .
The Female Law Practitioners Act was passed in 1896 and Benjamin was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 1897 ( see Women 's suffrage in New Zealand ) .