Governance and documents

QLS Scheme

QLS currently offers Specialist Accreditation programs in 8 speciality areas. Each accreditation program is run every two calendar years. QLS also has cooperative agreements with the Law Society of New South Wales and the Law Institute of Victoria for Queensland candidates to participate in their respective Immigration Law and Taxation Law accreditation programs, both of which are national areas of accreditation for the purposes of interstate mutual recognition.

QLS Scheme Handbook

The QLS Specialist Accreditation Scheme is governed by the Specialist Accreditation Scheme Handbook. The Handbook covers information relevant for:

  • applicants interested in applying for enrolment into an accreditation program with respect to the application process
  • accepted candidates into the accreditation programs, and
  • existing Accredited Specialists.