Queensland Law Society Graduate Programs & Internships

Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the peak representative body for the legal profession in Queensland, providing leadership, guidance and support for more than 13,000 members, across all categories.

The Society empowers good lawyers, advocates for good law and serves the public good by providing a clear and passionate voice for solicitors and the legal profession in Queensland. We engage with government, the public and the legal community on issues of importance to the profession.

Across many platforms and in conjunction with our members, the Society also provides:

• ongoing professional development and specialist accreditations
• support for practitioners’ mental health, including the LawCare service
• support and guidance on trust account issues and compliance
• direct practice support consultancy services to new and developing law firms throughout the state
• records administration for the issuing of practising certificates
• professional indemnity insurance to the members of the Queensland legal profession through Lexon Insurance Pte Limited.

The Society is a versatile, responsive and collegiate representative body which supports and advocates on behalf of the Queensland legal profession. We represent the profession with courage, fidelity and service in an ethically sound, calm and professional manner.

QLS Graduate Program

During the program, you'll have the opportunity to:

• launch your career and build your network across the legal profession
• be part of a graduate program with a difference and work in interesting and niche areas of the law
• work directly with the Society’s policy and ethics committees on issues important to the Queensland legal profession and community
• grow and develop your skills and knowledge with supportive mentors and peers
• receive paid study leave and support as you undertake your practical legal training (PLT)
• help to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, its people and law in Queensland.

For more information, visit our website.