We provide leadership, guidance and practical support to help our members deliver high-quality legal services to the community with confidence and integrity.
Queensland Law Society (QLS) holds important statutory responsibilities under the Legal Profession Act 2007, including issuing practising certificates, setting professional standards, and supporting competent, ethical legal services in the public interest.
Guided by our vision, good law and good lawyers serving the public good, we advocate for policy and reform that benefits both the profession and the community. Through You & The Law, we also provide free legal information and resources to help Queenslanders understand the law and connect with solicitors.
Aligned to our Strategic Plan 2025-29, we continue to deliver value for our members while contributing to a fair and just society.
Our vision
We are for good law and good lawyers serving the public good. We want to be the leading voice in the legal profession, fostering excellence in law, access to justice and the rule of law.
Our purpose
We support solicitors to serve the community and the law with integrity, innovation and expertise.
Our values
Our values frame our service delivery, leadership of the legal profession and internal and external relationships.
Respect: We value people and acknowledge their contributions.
Integrity: We are honest and fair in our actions.
Service: We work together to anticipate needs, exceed expectations and honour commitments.
Our objectives
Belong - foster lifelong belonging in the legal profession.
Advocate - Champion the rule of law, laws that serve the public good and for a respected legal profession.Guide and support solicitors as trusted advisors for their clients integral to the administration of justice.
Regulate legal practitioners in Queensland to protect the community and the reputation of the profession.
Educate the profession to enhance expertise in law and the practice of law.
Safeguard the community and the profession through mandatory professional indemnity insurance and fidelity cover for all law practices.
Grow our capability, sustainability and governance as an organisation.
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Careers
Join a team that shapes the legal profession – and supports the people behind it.
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Corporate Partnerships, Sponsorship and Advertising
Be seen and recognised by over 14,900 Queensland Lawyers.
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Current Initiatives
As a the peak body of solicitors in Queensland, Queensland Law Society seeks to commission projects and initiatives that benefit the legal sector and the community it serves. This section provides information about the some of the main ways we do this and highlights our significant efforts.
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Governance
As a statutory body incorporated under the Legal Profession Act 2007, Queensland Law Society (QLS) holds specific statutory responsibilities which are governed by an elected Council. The Council works to ensure members' views are heard and represented to key stakeholders.
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Our history
For more than 150 years, Queensland Law Society has stood alongside the legal profession and the Queensland community.
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Right to information
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Venue hire
Queensland Law Society offers a professional conference venue and a range of meeting rooms which are conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD at Law Society House, Level 2, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane.