Women`s Legal Association Qld

Since 1978, WLAQ has been dedicated to promoting the interests of women in the Queensland legal profession through advocacy, education, mentoring and networking. As an association, we offer practitioners the opportunity to develop skills and create networks that can help them in their future career in law. We encourage the growth of women`s entrepreneurship in a number of professional associations and recognise that leadership development is supported through mentorship, whether through a formal programme such as that offered by WLAQ, or through ad hoc relationships developed through networking opportunities. A number of WLAQ awards are critical to the recognition and advancement of women in the legal profession. WLAQ recognizes the need to promote and encourage gender diversity at the highest and senior levels of the profession. Therefore, we will present educational programs that help women lawyers in their early and mid-career careers develop skills that enable them to make strategic and planned decisions about work and family life. In this way, we hope to encourage and encourage decision-making processes that, over time, will result in a larger pool of qualified and deserving candidates from which to fill senior management and senior management positions. Our past presidents and current members are diverse. Members include women from across the legal profession, including members of the judiciary, the Queensland Bar, private practice, community law centres, government, interns, academics and students.

We invite you to join us and be part of the journey. A raffle will be held during the event and all proceeds will help the Women`s Legal Service Queensland provide free legal and social assistance to women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. WLAQ`s Ladder program supports and promotes women in the early stages of their legal careers through its Ladder mentorship program. The program pairs law students and lawyers (must be less than 5 EAPs) with more experienced women in the profession who can encourage, support and empower young women to take advantage of opportunities in law. The Leaders Program helps build professional contacts and helps women take responsibility for their learning and career guidance. Enjoy fantastic food and good company as we celebrate outstanding practitioners who have made a significant contribution to Queensland`s advocacy and raise funds for the Women`s Legal Service and the Beryl Donkin Scholarship Fund. The Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Inc (WLAQ) is an organisation dedicated to women lawyers, practitioners, jurists, lawyers and law students. As an association of professionals, we seek to assist members directly and indirectly by: providing opportunities for the development and advancement of women in the legal profession and seeking to foster the growth of an entrepreneurial spirit among women in the legal profession.

Mentoring and networking for women in the justice system. WLAQ Inc. Membership is open to women lawyers, practitioners, jurists, law graduates and law students. WLAQ Inc. organizes events to facilitate professional and social interaction and is proud to administer the annual Queensland Woman Lawyer, Regional Woman Lawyer and Emergent Woman Lawyer Awards, the Beryl Donkin Trust Prize and the Una Prentice Graduate Award. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please email us at secretary@wlaq.com.au to discuss membership options. The 2022 Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award will be announced during the proceedings. The application deadline for the second round of the Beryl Donkin Memorial Scholarship is November 4, 2022.

To learn more and apply, click on the link below. From October 10, 2022 to October 21, 2022, participate in November 2022 participated in six events focused on wellness. If you are in an emergency or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance, at any time, day or night. 6:45 a.m. – Guest arrival – Networking, raffle tickets available for purchase The leadership program has been successful for many years and continues to attract impressive mentors (including seasoned members of the profession and members of the judiciary) as well as many promising and enthusiastic mentees. The program runs annually, with each year`s launch in April coinciding with our Una Prentice Awards. Personal tickets are now sold out. If you are unable to attend the breakfast online, you can show your support for Women`s Legal Service Queensland by making a donation. If you need further assistance with your question or issue, please contact Women`s Infolink by calling our team at 1800 177 577 (toll-free, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm) or by emailing women@qld.gov.au. Please attend this special annual event in support of Women`s Legal Service Queensland. This year, we have a panel discussion called „Together We Can.“ The discussion brings together violence prevention leaders to discuss their involvement in addressing domestic violence and the steps being taken to move forward.

WLAQ, in partnership with the Queensland Bar Association, invites you to join our Women at the Bar evening on 24 November 2022 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The goal. You can also send an information link for women if you want to:.