Land Court Associates
The role of a Land Court Associate
The role of a Land Court Associate is unique and involves a close working relationship between the Member and the Associate.
The Associate is a personal and confidential aide to the Member, in and out of court, in connection with all of the Member’s concerns.
An Associate must understand, and have the personality and skill to deal with, the demands and restrictions that are particular to judicial life.
Some of the main duties of an Associate include:
- conducting legal research
- liaising with court staff, the legal profession, government departments, the press and the public
- ensuring the effective and efficient conduct of the Member’s court, including custody of court files and recording orders
- traveling with the Member on circuit and other court business.
A position as an Associate is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the court processes behind the scenes.
It is an invaluable experience in the development of a career in the legal profession.
Associates are generally appointed for one year. You are encouraged to apply if you will have completed a law degree or are well advanced in studies towards such a degree by the time you would be due to commence as an Associate.
Applying for the position of Land Court Associate
Applications for the position of Associate to a Member, including the President of the Land Court of Queensland commencing in 2025 have closed.
Applications for the position of Associate to a Member, including the President of the Land Court commencing in 2026 open on Monday, 4 November 2024 and will close on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 5:00pm.
Information about applying for the position of Land Court Associate for 2026 will be published on the Land Court website on 4 November 2024.