Ethics — Queensland Law Society

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Introduction to legal ethics

Lawyers' ethics are principles and values which, along with conduct rules and common law, regulate a lawyer's behaviour. This website aims to equip lawyers with the information and the tools they need to act ethically at all times, while also providing the community with an insight into legal ethics.

Contact QLS Ethics Centre

07 3842 5843

ethics@qls.com.au

What we do
Call us to schedule an appointment either at Law Society House or at your office (within the Brisbane CBD).

ASCR 2012

Ethics Resources

Practice Resources

QLS Senior Counsellors

Ethics and Practice News

25 Sep	Mirror wills – what you should consider if one client wishes to engage you after they split? Practitioners are often asked to prepare mirror wills for couples who may later go their separate ways. Some issues to consider on whether they can act for one of the parties after they have separated.
3 Sep	OPG Guidelines for Witnessing Enduring Documents have been updated Please note that the OPG Guidelines for Witnessing Enduring Documents were modified slightly in July 2018.

All ethics news

Non-Binding Ethics Rulings

2 Apr	Non-Binding Ethics Ruling (2019) 4
10 Jul	Non-Binding Ethics Ruling (2018) 3
10 Apr	Non-Binding Ethics Ruling (2018) 2

All Non-Binding Ethics Rulings

Case Updates

29 Mar	Solicitors Regulation Authority v Barca (Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Chairman JP Davies, 27 February 2019) Conflict of interest between solicitor and client – professional independence – exploitation of client – lending money to client.
6 Apr	Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner v SJG Thomas [2017] SASCFC 159 Lawyers – misconduct; unfitness and discipline – disciplinary orders – striking off and ancillary orders

All Case Updates

Guidance Statements

18 Mar	Guidance Statement No. 16 – Supervision
4 Oct	Guidance Statement No. 15 – In-house counsel - practising certificates
10 Aug	Guidance Statement No. 14 – Financial reporting

All guidance statements