Professional privileges

 
The Queensland Law Society offers extensive, cost-effective, state-wide professional development and training services to help you meet your career development objectives. Our varied and quality publications keep you up-to-date with industry news, events and more, while easily accessible practise resources support your daily working needs. We also offer direct guidance, support and assistance on issues affecting you and your practice to help you stay on top of your career personally and professionally.
 
Education and training
 
     
  • Conferences and seminars – quality professional development at half the price of our major competitors
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  • Specialist Accreditation – peer-reviewed, advanced level assessment program in specialist areas, giving you a professional edge in a competitive marketplace
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  • Practice Management Course –helping you prepare for the next step in your career
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  • In-house training solutions – tailor-made workshops and presentations on your premises;
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  • DVD resources – helping you gain CPD points at a time and place that suits you
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  • Online learning – flexible interactive training at your desktop
 
News and information
 
     
  • qls.com.au – dedicated member-only access to sections of our website providing invaluable information and practice tools
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  • Proctor – our flagship publication keeps you, your clients and the public informed on all aspects of law and legal practice
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  • QLS Update – a weekly email news service keeping you informed of the latest news affecting your profession
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  • Queensland Legislation Update – a fortnightly roundup of Queensland legislative developments
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  • PD News – a fortnightly email service, highlighting our extensive professional development program to ensure you never miss an upcoming event
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  • The Queensland Law Society Journal – provides substantial papers and articles of interest to the legal profession
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  • Newsletter of the law – innovative subscription publication for law firms, easily tailored to your needs and distributed to clients
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  • Consumer/client brochures – made available for you to distribute to current and potential clients, providing a guide to the law on a variety of subjects
 
Advice and practice support
 
     
  • Practice support – information and support on practice management, practice structures, professional indemnity insurance, trust accounting, regulatory support and more
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  • ethics.qls.com.au – your go-to site for ethics and ethical dilemma 
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  • IR Assist – independent industrial relations and HR advisory service
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  • LawCare – independent, free and confidential counselling for you, your immediate family and legal support staff
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  • Free legal advice – from experienced independent solicitors for members under Legal Services Commission investigation
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  • Locum register – advertise your services as a locum, or find a locum for your practice
 
Resources
 
     
  • Library and research services – a valuable resource located in Brisbane’s CBD or you can search the catalogue and submit requests online
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  • Members’ Diary and Legal Directory – allowing you to organise your busy schedule and providing an easy reference legal directory
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  • Meeting and mediation rooms – free and located in Brisbane’s CBD at Law Society House
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  • Members’ Lounge – an exclusive and quiet refuge providing access to all day refreshments, daily newspapers, wireless internet, photocopier, fax, telephone and stationery supplies
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  • CPD booklet – outlining the requisite procedures and a range of activities for completing your compulsory continuing professional development
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  • Videoconferencing facilities – available state-wide in key locations, providing a gateway to saving time and money