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We're back in 2025 with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed, and entertained!

You & The Law is our new community website which has been developed to provide members of the public with easy to understand, practical information and resources to help them navigate their journey with the law and justice system in Queensland.

The Queensland Truth Telling and Healing inquiry launched on Monday, 16 September 2024, with an inspirational ceremonial hearing. This hearing was live streamed and had people from all over the State travel to attend in person. The historic event included notable speakers from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, traditional singing and dancing.

The vast majority of people both inside and out of the legal profession know the basics of defamation – be careful what you say and publish at your own peril. This common awareness of defamation within the community combined with the prominent use of social media has resulted in an increasing trend in defamation claims, prompting a significant overhaul of defamation law.

We sat down with three law students who work here at the Queensland Law Society, meet Jaime Gunning and Caiti Betts from the QLS Policy team and Sarah Millar from the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre as they share their thoughts about engaging in part-time work in the law while studying. 

In celebration of Pride Month, we caught up with Duncan MacDougall and Louis Laing from Pride in Law on all things Pride Month and beyond.

As President and Vice-President, Duncan and Louis lead Pride in Law’s Queensland Chapter. Here’s what they had to say.

Generative AI and the wonders of our (startlingly so) evolving technology has taken us all by storm. While we continue to marvel, experiment, and criticise (ie, “that Concerns Notice we asked it to draft is not that on point, see - humans will always be better!”). One thing is for sure, the legal profession is starting to integrate and use this new learning technology more and more, for drafting, research, discovery and analysing tasks which usually take days and days and performed by those in the junior ranks.

Do you know an emerging leader in the legal profession? Shine a spotlight on them!

The most recent episode of The Callover discussed lessons learnt from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt scheme, presenting some particularly important considerations for early career lawyers.

Here's your monthly list of things to watch, read, listen to, and do - including the new episode of The Callover.

Meet Madeline Torrisi, Graduate at Hamilton Locke and read her insights on Graduate life and how to prepare for that all-important interview.

Here's your monthly list of things to watch, read, listen to, and do - including the Business of Law Survey.

Here's your monthly list of things to watch, read, listen to, and do - including the Future Leaders Committee Election.

This article explores some tips from your Future Leaders Committee as to what you might want to keep in mind as you work towards independence as a lawyer.

For the tech-savvy early career lawyer, eDiscovery is more than just a step forward – it's a chance to shine in a digital era perfectly suited for our generation.

Here's your monthly list of things to watch, read, listen to, and do - including getting informed on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

From podcasts to sexual harassment workshops, here's your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed and entertained!

Everything you need to know about joining the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland mentoring program.

We're back with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed and entertained!

January 2023 marked the end of my time as President of the FLC, and the end of my two years on the FLC more broadly. Reflecting on the past years brings huge sense of pride for all that we have achieved together.

We spoke to Stafford about the FLC, being admitted at 21, and why it's important to look after both your physical and mental health. Read the full interview below.

Two words. “Get involved”. Like a “yes day” but for a whole year, I said yes.

Did you know Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) is your law library? Let’s meet the team of law librarians who support your legal research needs. 

Workplace bullying is a severe and widespread problem that affects most industries, including the legal profession. 

This behaviour is incredibly harmful to the individuals who experience it and can have negative consequences for organisations, the profession, and the community.

Sarah is a member of the Future Leaders Committee.

We spoke to Sarah about the FLC, juggling a career in law with small children, and why she loves working as a government lawyer at QBCC. Read the full interview below.

Finally the end of year is here! Time to relax and reflect on the year that was while spending time with your loved ones.

It’s cliché to say, but seriously, how is it already November? This time of year can feel a bit chaotic with everyone trying to cram events in before December comes along with even more events! Don’t stress though – just keep reading for some early career lawyer-specific recommendations.

Simon is the Deputy President of the QLS Future Leaders Committee. We spoke to Simon about the FLC, growing up in the country and starting his legal career in a small regional firm, and how to get involved in your community. Read the full interview below.

Mental Health Week takes place in the second week of October, so what better time to undertake a Mental Health First Aid course? It’s also spooky season!

You may find your first year quite challenging as you adjust to the responsibilities of being a lawyer, managing files, drafting letters and emails and working with other senior lawyers. So, to help you put your best foot forward, here are five things to keep in mind as you start your first year of legal practice.

Put a spring in your step, because it’s finally spring after the mammoth month that was August! It’s a good time to freshen up not only our homes but also our minds. This month features R U OK? Day on 8 September, and our annual Minds Count Lecture.

August is busy busy busy! We’ve got both the Criminal Law and Government Lawyers conferences taking place at the start of the month (and the Personal Injuries Conference is not far behind on 1 September), as well as the QLS Excellence in Law Awards Gala! More on that below.

Matthew is President of the Future Leaders Committee. We spoke to Matthew about the FLC, leaving litigation for a non-traditional legal career, the future of the profession, and being a dad. Read the full interview below.

Happy new financial year! It's far too cold right now, so here are a bunch of things you can do from the cosiness of your couch.

Here are some key steps to take when accepting work from other team members, to manage your workload and their expectations.

We spoke to Tommy about his aspirations to become a barrister and maybe even a judge, his passion for teaching and his community, and karaoke. Read the full interview below.

Yale is a graduate at QLS. We spoke to Yale about his work at QLS, parliamentary inquiries, carbon sequestration, and pepperoni pizza. Read the full interview below.

There are now a myriad of ways in which you might use your law degree or your legal experience that don’t meet the traditional definition of success.

It’s cliché to say this, but can you believe it’s June already? This year feels like it’s going by so quickly, and June won’t be any different – we have 10 events on this month!

Meet Stephanie Forward!

We spoke to Stephanie about combining laughter and the law, switching from personal injuries to commercial litigation, and why it's so important to have a support network. Read the full interview below

You scored an interview – great work! Now, you might be thinking, 'what happens next?' or 'how do I prepare for the interview?'—all totally valid questions. Below are some helpful tips on how to best prepare for your upcoming interview!

The weather may be cooling down but the events are still coming in hot. There’s lots to keep you busy in May, especially if you’re a student!

It’s that time of year again: the QLS Legal Careers Expo! Make sure you register before it’s too late. It’s free entry!

Meet Ashleigh Fanning!

We spoke to Ashleigh about switching from dancing to a career in law, moving to Cairns from South Africa, learning languages, and board games. Read the full interview below.

Summer is officially over, but there are still plenty of things going on in April. Livestreams, podcasts, holidays - we’ve got it all here for you!

Meet Princess Avia, the first in a series of interviews for The Hub. 

We spoke to Prini about all things law, imposter syndrome, self-care, and her Samoan heritage. Read the full interview below.

Exhausted your reading list? Finished everything good (and some bad) on Netflix? Ready to get back into the thick of it? We’re here with your monthly social saviour to ensure you’ll always be the most interesting person in the room.

‘The Great Resignation’ is a term that has flooded the US over the last year and has slowly made its way to Australia.  

Events managers have seen it all, so if you are attending an event hosted by a business or company you respect or desire to get in front of, here are five tips from event experts to help you make an impact.

Stuck with what to do, read or listen to next?

We are here to be your social saviour each month. Whether it’s an event to network at, or a video that inspires, you’ll never be lacking. See below for February’s top picks to ensure you have the tools to always the most interesting person in the room.