The Queensland Lawyers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) System supports legal professionals in maintaining their certification and growing their expertise. Aligned with the Queensland Law Society framework, this system offers a clear and practical pathway to CPD compliance while encouraging long-term career development.
PD able’s platform provides an interactive dashboard with charts, KPIs, and data tables that help lawyers track progress, identify learning gaps, and plan their year. Behind the scenes, users can record CPD activities, manage professional development plans (PDPs), access learning resources, and more.
SYSTEM SUMMARY
To maintain their practising certificate, Queensland lawyers must complete 10 CPD units each year between 1 April and 31 March.
This includes at least 1 unit in each of the three mandatory areas:
- Practical legal ethics
- Practice management and business skills
- Professional skills
CPD activities can be self-assessed and may include seminars, online programs, legal writing, postgraduate study, and committee participation. Most learning types are uncapped, though some (like private study or committee work) may have annual limits.
Lawyers must retain CPD records and supporting documents for at least 12 months, and the Queensland Law Society may conduct random audits each year to verify compliance.
A family of systems for lawyers across Australia
PD able offers tailored CPD systems for lawyers in every Australian state, including:
Each system aligns with local requirements, and lawyers moving between states can retain and carry forward their CPD history with ease.
REVIEW
This CPD system for Queensland lawyers empowers professionals to take control of their development, stay compliant, and continuously grow their legal expertise using tools that simplify and support the process.