Apply for Specialist Accreditation

To be eligible to enrol for any of the  Specialist Accreditation Programs we offer at Queensland Law Society you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Hold a current practising certificate in Australia or be engaged in legal practice as a Government Legal Officer engaged in government work.
  • Have been engaged in legal practice for five years on a full-time basis or equivalent.
  • Be a full member of Queensland Law Society.
  • For the three years immediately prior to application, demonstrate Substantial Involvement in the area of law for which accreditation is sought.

Note: If you do not meet the criteria for eligibility regarding level of involvement in the area of practice, you may request that the Specialist Accreditation Board exercise its discretion to accept your application pursuant to the terms under clause 2.1 of the Specialist Accreditation Handbook.

Fees

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Application fee  $170

This is a non-refundable processing fee. Applications will not be considered until payment of this fee is made.

Course fee  $1,195

Successful applicants will be issued with an invoice for the course fee. This fee covers the assessment process. Admission into the program will not be confirmed until this fee has been paid.

Accreditation fee $480

This fee is payable once you have successfully completed the assessment process. A re-accreditation fee is payable each year at the time of renewing your practising certificate and QLS membership.

2024 Areas of Accreditation

The following programs will be offered in 2024

Programs

  • Criminal Law 
  • Personal Injuries 
  • Business Law  

Assessment criteria

Application process

  1. Download and complete a Specialist Accreditation Application form 
  2. Download and complete a Referee Report form
  3. Download the applicable 2024 Assessment Criteria

Once your forms have been filled in and signed, please have them emailed to the Specialist Accreditation Team at spec@qls.com.au for processing.

The Specialist Accreditation Team will issue an invoice for payment once your application has been lodged. 

All applications will be reviewed and considered by the Specialist Accreditation Board, and each applicant will be subsequently informed by the Specialist Accreditation Team in mid-late April via email as to whether they have been accepted as a candidate into the requested accreditation program.

In order to successfully enrol into the 2024 Criminal Law, Personal Injuries and Business Law programs, please download and complete the following forms: 

The application process will commence from Friday, 1 March until COB Sunday, 31 March 2024.