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Queensland Handbook for Practitioners on Legal Capacity

Web7 1.3 Summary of steps for assessing capacity What follows is a summary of Chapters 3 to 7, which outline the steps a lawyer should take to assess whether their client has …

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Training and education

WebBecoming an accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider) gives you the skills and knowledge to recognise and assist a co-worker with a mental health problem. This …

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Elder law and abuse

WebElder Abuse Hotline on 1300 651 192 (Queensland only) and (07) 3867 2525 (rest of Australia). Available Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm. Police on 000 (triple …

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Wellbeing resources for individuals

WebBelow is a list of curated wellbeing resources for the profession. Additionally, Queensland Law Society has available a suite of resources to keep the profession informed and …

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Wills, estates and retirement

WebA valid will—updated with every big life event—is the best way to express your wishes for assets and loved ones, both in life and beyond. Without your valid testament, the law …

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Workplace and employment

WebTop tip 1: If you have a complex matter, you may need a workplace relations accredited specialist. Just look for the symbol next to their name. Top tip 2: Some …

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Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules

WebThe commentary is the most comprehensive guide to the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules 2012 (ASCR) and aims to assist practitioners by providing guidance and additional …

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Enduring power of attorney and advance health directive forms

WebQueensland Law Society (QLS) has worked with the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (The Department) to make Microsoft Word versions of the new enduring …

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Admission to the legal profession

WebIf there is a problem with your admission application, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us by 9am on the Thursday morning prior to the admission ceremony, you can …

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Legal Practitioners Admissions Board

WebThe Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) is the responsible for making recommendations to the Supreme Court in respect of applications for admission …

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Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

WebExpert determination is a type of alternative dispute resolution process in which parties agree to have their dispute resolved (i.e. “determined”) by an independent third party (i.e. …

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Continuing Professional Development

WebQLS offers opportunities to help practitioners gain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points such as: attending seminars and conferences. preparing for …

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Certificate of Fitness

WebA certificate of fitness and good standing is an official document detailing your admission, your practising certificate history, any disciplinary matters brought against you in …

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Practising certificate request for change

WebEmployee practising certificate. To: remove a supervision restriction.If you have completed the required period of supervised practice, complete and upload a statutory declaration …

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A legal guide to business leases

WebA lease is a contract that outlines the terms of possessing a property for a specified time at an agreed fee. Different laws and conditions apply depending on the type of business …

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Professional Indemnity Insurance

WebProfessional Indemnity Insurance. Every law practice in Queensland must hold professional indemnity insurance. QLS established Lexon Insurance Pte Ltd (Lexon) (formerly QLS …

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