Practice Management Course

Completion of the Practice Management Course (PMC) is a requirement for all legal practitioners who wish to obtain a Principal Practising Certificate and practise as a principal in Queensland.  


The focus of the PMC is to successfully transition you from employed solicitor to principal, prepare you for entering a partnership, starting your own firm as a sole practitioner or becoming an ILP Legal Practitioner Director.

Watch the video and find out why you should complete your PMC with QLS. 


Course Dates

You can view all the courses currently open for registrations on our Upcoming Events page.

To express your interest in registering for courses listed below not yet open for registration, contact the Events team at events@qls.com.au advising of your preferred date and we will notify you when registrations open. 

Sole Practitioner to Small Practice Focus

Tailored for practitioners who currently practice in, or intend to practice in, a legal practice of less than 20 practising certificate holders.

  • Monday 10 February - Friday 14 February 2025
  • Monday 19 May - Friday 23 May 2025

Medium to Large Practice Focus

Tailored for practitioners who currently practice in, or intend to practice in, a legal practice with 20 or more practising certificate holders.

  • Monday 24 March - Friday 28 March 2025

PMC Workshop Structure 

The course is held over five days and includes a number of assessments that need to be completed.

Key assessment items 

As part of the requirements for the PMC, participants are required to pass four assessment items.

Meet the facilitators 

Our PMC facilitators are responsible for delivering expert knowledge on all aspects of legal practice.

Fees

Member $2,100*
Non-member $2,400

* Member pricing is only applicable for QLS Full members. 

FAQs about PMC

We answer your frequently asked questions about getting started, doing the course and what happens after completing PMC.

Ready to enrol? 

Click through to find out about the online enrolment process or to express your interest for a course not yet open for registration.

Governance

Rules and Requirements

Deferment and Exemption Applications.


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