Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals Course
August 2026 – June 2027 | Law Society House and online
Event details
Format: Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour online session or 5-hour in-person session
Recorded: No
CPD points: 4 points (online format) or 5 points (in-person format)
Cost: Early Career Lawyer $149, Member $299, Non-member $399
CPD categories: Professional Skills
The Standard Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals Course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a co-worker, client or another adult who may experience a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. In a safe and supportive environment, you will learn practical mental health first aid skills to equip you to:
- recognise common mental health conditions
- provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
- seek appropriate professional help
- respond in a crisis situation
The 12-hour course consist of a blended learning approach which includes online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 4-hour online session or 5-hour in-person session .
The eLearning will be available 2-4 business days after registration has been received. All eLearning must be completed 5 days prior to attending the course.
On completion of the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider. Accreditation is valid for three years and you must complete the eLearning, live workshop and online assessment to become accredited.
Presenter: Stephanie Cowie, Manager, Legal Practice Education, Queensland Law Society
Course options
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - In-person
9am-1.15pm
Registrations close: 5pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026
eLearning completed: 5pm, Thursday 13 August 2026
Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 October 2026 - Online
11am-1.30pm (each day)
Registrations close: 5pm, Monday 5 October 2026
eLearning completed: 5pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Tuesday 9 February 2027 - In-person
9am-1.15pm
Registrations close: 5pm, Tuesday 2 February 2027
eLearning completed: 5pm, Thursday 4 February 2027
Tuesday 1 - Wednesday 2 June 2027 - Online
11am-1.30pm (each day)
Registrations close: 5pm, Tuesday 25 May 2027
eLearning completed: 5pm, Thursday 27 May 2027
Enquiries
For any queries, contact Events Management at events@qls.com.au or 07 3842 5806.
