Professional privileges

Professional development and training

Membership gives you access to quality, cost effective and state-wide professional development offerings including:

Seminars and conferences – at half the price of our major competitors;
Specialist Accreditation – peer-reviewed, advanced level training in specialist areas allowing you to differentiate yourself from others practising in the same area of law;
Practice Management Course – helping you prepare for the next step in your career;
In-house training solutions – tailor-made workshops and presentations on your premises;
DVD resources – helping you gain CPD points at a time and place that suits you;
Online learning – flexible interactive training at your desktop; and
qls.com.au – dedicated member-only access to sections of our website.

Your membership gives you access to quality and varied information resources including:

Proctor – Queensland Law Society’s flagship publication keeping you, your clients and the public informed on all aspects of law and legal practice;
Queensland Legislation Update – a fortnightly roundup of Queensland legislative developments;
QLS News – a weekly email news service keeping you informed of the latest news effecting the profession;
PD News – a fortnightly email service, highlighting Queensland Law Society’s extensive professional development program ensuring you never miss an upcoming event;
The Queensland Law Society Journal – provides substantial papers and articles of interest to the legal profession;
newsletter of the law – an innovative publication for law firms to subscribe too, which can be easily tailored to the subscribers needs, and distributed to clients informing them of legal issues that could affect or interest them; and
Suite of law related brochures – available for you to distribute to clients, providing a guide to the law on a variety of subjects.

As a member you have access to a range of practice support services and resources, including:

Direct guidance, support and assistance from Queensland Law Society staff on ethics and ethical dilemmas (visit ethics.qls.com.au), practice management, practice structures and trust accounting;
Queensland Law Society Practice Management Guides and regulatory support resources;
IR Assist – and independent industrial relations and HR advisory service;
LawCare – independent, free and confidential counselling for you, your immediate family and legal support staff;
Free legal advice from experienced independent solicitors for members under Legal Services Commission investigation;
Legalstaff.com.au – a cost effective semi-automated recruitment process for employers and legal staff employers; and
A locum register allowing you to advertise your services as a locum, or find a locum for your practice.

Queensland Law Society membership offers a range of easily accessible resources including:

Library and research services – a highly-valued resource conveniently located in the Brisbane CBD, but there is often no need to visit the library in person, you can search the catalogue and submit requests online;
A Members’ Diary and Legal Directory allowing you to organise your busy schedule and providing an easy reference legal directory;
Meeting rooms are free for you to book and are conveniently located in the Brisbane CBD;
Queensland Law Society Member's Lounge with wi-fi access to the internet, photocopying and printing facilities, telephones and fax services, refreshments and daily newspapers and magazines; and
Videoconferencing facilities – a gateway to saving time and money.