Specialist Accreditation Evening
Queensland Law Society (QLS)
What is a specialist accreditation program?
QLS Specialist Accreditation programs are intended to promote and recognise the professional advancement of solicitors in Queensland who demonstrate enhanced skills, superior knowledge, significant experience and a high proficiency in established legal speciality areas.
Requirements of an accredited specialist
Accreditation is ongoing and requires an ongoing commitment to learning. Accredited specialists must complete 15 points of CPD annually, 10 of which must be in their area of accreditation. Specialists must also continue to practice in their area of speciality at least 2.5 days per fortnight.
Areas of accreditation
Queensland Law Society currently recognises 10 areas of speciality: Business law, Commercial litigation, Criminal law, Family law, Immigration law, Personal injuries, Property law, Succession law, Taxation law, and Workplace relations.