Gaining specialist accreditation is a significant achievement both personally and professionally.
Entitlement to the QLS "Find an accredited specialist" referral list
Acknowledgement of your high level practical skills and knowledge
Be consulted in program development or to accrue CPD points through presentations
Use of the Specialist Accreditation Logo and post-nominals AccS
Beyond these benefits, practitioners who undertake the specialist accreditation assessment will earn 10 CPD points (comprised of eight general CPD points and one CPD point in each of the core areas of Practical Legal Ethics and Professional Skills) during that year – regardless of whether they achieve accreditation.
Opportunities to contribute to the professional development of your peers
Queensland Law Society’s Learning and Professional Development team deliver an annual program of conferences and seminars throughout Brisbane and the regional centres, including webinar sessions. As an accredited specialist, there may be opportunities for you to share your knowledge and experience with the wider profession. The Queensland Law Society’s Learning and Professional Development team values your input and contribution to our programs. Being involved in the Society's Learning and Professional Development programs offers the opportunity to:
- develop your presentation skills
- increase your profile and reputation in your area of speciality
- raise awareness or enhance your firm’s brand, and market its expertise
- earn CPD points for your preparation and presentation
- further establish yourself and your expertise amongst your peers.
Marketing your accreditation
Becoming an accredited specialist is an enormous achievement and a qualification that you deserve to market to the profession and the public.
As an accredited specialist, you are entitled to promote yourself through various fields of collateral. These may include advertisements in the yellow pages, press advertisements, firm stationery, websites and more.
Queensland Law Society Specialist Accreditation team has published Marketing Guidelines available below regarding the correct use of the specialist accreditation logo and post-nominals on all of your promotional material. Please read these guidelines carefully to ensure you are using your logo and post-nominals correctly.