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Queensland is home to Australia's most geographically widespread legal profession. Solicitors
practising in Far North Queensland are further from Brisbane than people living in Melbourne.
This led to the establishment of 19 District Law Associations which have the opportunity to
communicate as often and as closely with QLS as their Brisbane-based colleagues.
The Queensland Law Society recognises the importance of regional solicitors in its efforts to
educate and inform the community about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
As Queensland's second most populous and fastest growing city, the Gold Coast is playing an
increasingly influential role in the state and the country's legal profession. Of the state's 7,000
solicitors, over 770 practise on the Gold Coast.
The objectives of the Gold Coast District Law Association as stated in the constitution are:
1. To promote confidence and goodwill between the community and the legal profession;
2. To promote goodwill between members of the Association;
3. To promote and protect the interests of the legal profession;
4. To protect the interests of the community in relation to the law;
5. The improvement of the state and administration of the Law; and
6. Co-operate in all matters relating to the profession with the Queensland Law Society.
The GCDLA publishes an informed monthly newsletter titled 'IPSO FACTO'. The newsletter covers
cases of interest, changes in legislation and local legal events. IPSO FACTO is available to view
and download from our Publications page.
The GCDLA also organises social gatherings and facilitates co-ordination and liaison between the
legal profession and the local Universities.
Membership in the Gold Coast District Law Association is open to all Solicitors and Barristers
admitted to practise law, Trainee Solicitors, Articled Clerks, Judges, Magistrates, University Law
School faculty staff and holders of a law degree certified in Australia. Membership is limited to
those who reside or work within the greater Gold Coast region. |
