The impact of new technology and artificial intelligence was among the top five issues that Queensland Law Society practitioners identified as impacting the profession in the 2024 QLS Member Survey.
More than 700 members responded to the survey, which is informing how QLS can best support and represent the profession, which closed in September.
The other top four issues were mental health and wellbeing; work\life balance; increasing regulatory obligations and cybersecurity.
QLS CEO Matt Dunn thanked members for completing the survey and taking the time to have their say.
“Having your input is essential in ensuring the Society’s strategic direction reflects the membership’s concerns and needs,” he said.
“This feedback will help shape the future direction of programs and focus areas moving forward.”
Members were very clear about the role QLS should play as an advocate for law reform, policy changes, legislation and over-regulation.
Other areas of focus were the promotion of the role solicitors play in the community and improving public perception; development and learning opportunities for practitioners; and sharing of information and resources.
Respondents were also sure about why they had become QLS members, with 59 per cent saying it was to access member benefits for their firms; 57 per cent for collegiality; 22 per cent for the ability to influence law in Queensland by participating in advocacy work, and 15 per cent for recognition such as pins, awards and Specialist Accreditation.
Addressing judicial bullying was one of the concerns raised by respondents when asked what QLS could do better, along with improving job readiness for young practitioners and better education for the public.
Members said QLS was doing well in providing CPD education and information through QLS Update and Proctor.
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