Admission

Admission ceremonies are held to admit lawyers to the legal profession.

These ceremonies are conducted regularly in the Banco Court of the QEII Courts of Law Complex in Brisbane, and as required in Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton.

Lawyers are admitted by the Court of Appeal in Brisbane and a Supreme Court judge in regional areas.

Admission dates

Brisbane Cairns Townsville Rockhampton
9 October 2023 15 December 202320 October 202319 October 2023
13 November 2023  15 December 2023 7 December 2023
13/14 December 2023  9 February 202422 February 2024
19 February 2024 12 April 202421 March 2024
18 March 2024 17  May 202416 May 2024
15 April 2024 14 June 202410 June 2024
3 June 2024   

Admission resources:

Oaths and affirmations

Admission Guidelines

Guideline 1 (2019) - Approving academic qualifications

Guideline 2 (2019) - Approving practical legal training requirements

Guideline 3 (2019) - Assessing overseas applications

Admission Forms

Traineeships and training (Queensland Law Society)

Resources and legislation