How to become a member

New members

1. Check that you meet the membership criteria

Full membership: you hold a current Practising Certificate to practise as a solicitor in Queensland
Associate membership: you work in the legal profession, in that you’re a barrister, serving an articled clerkship, you’re legal support staff, or you’re a university professor
Student membership:you’re a university student studying law.

2. Complete the application form

3. Attach payment and submit your application

Applications and payment should be submitted to the address listed on the form.

4. Receive your membership kit

New members receive a welcome kit which includes information about membership, brochures and forms, partner discounts plus much more. Along with the welcome kit is your unique username and password for access to the member-only pages of our website and your member card.

5. Become familiar with your obligations

All members should become familiar with the Legal Profession Act, Legal Profession Regulation, Legal Profession (Society) Rules, Queensland Law Society Administration Rule and the rulings of Council.

Visit the professional responsibility page for more information about professional conduct requirements.

Renewing members

Current full and associate members can renew their memberships in May every year.