Practice Management Course: Sole to small practice focus
Queensland Law Society (QLS)
About this session
The Practice Management Course (PMC) is a requirement for legal practitioners seeking a Principal Practising Certificate in Queensland. The course prepares practitioners to transition from employed solicitor to principal, enter partnerships, start sole practices, or become ILP Legal Practitioner Directors. Two streams are offered: Sole Practitioner to Small Practice Focus (for practices with fewer than 20 practising certificate holders) and Medium to Large Practice Focus (for practices with 20 or more practising certificate holders).
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. Dates: Monday 18 May 2026, Monday 20 July 2026, Monday 14 September 2026, Monday 9 November 2026, Monday 15 February 2027, Monday 17 May 2027.
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. Dates: Monday 23 March 2026, Monday 24 August 2026, Monday 15 March 2027.
Course Purpose
The QLS Practice Management Course is designed to prepare practitioners to be effective practice managers and operate successful and sustainable legal practices in a rapidly evolving legal and social landscape.
Workshop Structure
All PMC Workshops are conducted online. QLS provides first class facilitators to bring their expertise to course participants.