Body & Jurisdiction
Queensland Law Society (QLS) — Queensland (Australia).
Who Must Comply
Holders of a QLS practising certificate (solicitors).
Annual CPD Requirements
10 CPD units per CPD year (1 Apr–31 Mar); ≥1 unit in each core area (PLE, PM&BS, PS). Units earned Jan–Mar may be counted in either the current or the next CPD year (not both).
Specifics
1 unit = 1 hour (round down to nearest 0.5). Approved CPD must be of significant intellectual/practical content, primarily related to legal practice, delivered by qualified presenters, and relevant to your development.
Compulsory Modules
Who Can Deliver CPD That Counts
QLS or external providers (including online/webinars, on-demand recordings, formal discussion groups, presenting/publishing).
Can SKILLINGS Education Courses Count?
Yes — Claimable (Self-Assessed). Typically formal if the course is structured with stated learning outcomes; otherwise claim as informal. 1 hour learning = 1 CPD hour.
How to Claim/Recording Keeping
Record CPD in myQLS → CPD History; retain evidence. QLS conducts random CPD audits and may request details (date, provider, format, description, core area, reasons).
Types of Activities Accepted
Seminars, conferences, webinars/on-demand, formal discussion groups, online learning, preparing/presenting, publishing, committee work (with category caps as per guide).
Evidence Needed
Receipts/attendance records, notes, certificate/statement with name, date, duration; provide on audit if requested.
Assessment Required
Not required by QLS; credit is time-based per the guide.
Oversight and Key Legislation
Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld) and QLS Administration Rule 2005 (Part 6).
Further Information
QLS — Continuing Professional Development; CPD Guide (carry-over, core areas, activity values, audit, recording).
