Queensland Law Society (QLS) serves the community interest by educating people on legal concepts and processes. Contrary to many commonly accessible sources of legal documentation or advice, we have written the information in this section in simple, comprehensible English. They are designed to explain complex legal matters in layman terms and provide a first point of reference when contacting a solicitor.

You and the law

Queensland Law Society considers community education about the law, legal system and solicitors’ services to be one of its most important functions. Get a better understanding about how the law works, what pro bono legal advice is and legal rights.

You and your solicitor

The roles of Queensland solicitors are as diverse as the community they serve - from helping people buy a new home or start a business, representing a client in a relationship breakdown, to fighting for human rights or the environment.

Your land and the law

As a landholder, you may be approached by a resource tenure holder that wants to conduct activities on your property. What happens next?

Need to find a solicitor?

QLS has a referral list of solicitors and firms who have advised us they practise in certain areas of law. Searching this list is the best option if you are looking for a solicitor or firm in a certain location who can help you in a particular area of law.

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Find an accredited specialist

When you have a legal problem that becomes more than routine, you may need the services of an expert. Just as medical problems may be referred to a specialist, tough legal issues should be looked after by a QLS Accredited Specialist in the relevant area of law

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