Give your Legal Studies students the opportunity to experience law-making first hand.

The Legal Studies Youth Parliament is a unique experience that allows Queensland students to consider the processes and roles of government in shaping law in Queensland. Taking place in the Legislative Assembly Chamber, students take to the floor to:

debate a mock bill, or
provide a private members' statement or speak in an adjournment debate about an issue facing their local community or Queensland.

Youth Parliament is hosted by the Queensland Parliament and will be chaired by the Speaker, the Honourable Patrick (Pat) Weir MP.

The opening of the 2023 Legal Studies Youth Parliament, opened by the Speaker of the 57th Queensland Parliament.

How many students can I nominate?

Queensland-based schools are invited to nominate up to a maximum of 4 students who are:

in Year 11 or 12, and
currently studying Legal Studies.

The final number of student participants allocated per school will depend on the number of schools that nominate. As we want as many schools to take part as possible, it is not guaranteed you will receive the number of nominations you request.

What is the commitment for teachers and students?

For teachers

All teachers are required to attend one online briefing session via Microsoft Teams.

At the briefing we will share information on:

the Youth Parliament program,
the allocation process,
key roles and responsibilities, and
important administrative requirements.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice about preparing for the event.

Teachers will also be required to:

support their students prior to the Youth Parliament be assisting with speech writing,
attend and supervise their students on the day, and
collect and submit the required paperwork to us by the due date.

For students

As Youth Members, students will need to be committed to prepare a 1 or 2 minute speech to present on the day. Some students will be allocated a scripted or non-scripted role.

Students also need to follow parliamentary etiquette.

A Youth Member standing to deliver a speech at the 2023 Legal Studies Youth Parliament.

! Additional important information

Parents or caregivers will be required to complete a Photo Consent Form as students may be photographed or filmed by Queensland Parliamentary Service staff and the media.

Parents or caregivers are also able to attend on the day to view their child speak.

Contact the host of 2025 Legal Studies Youth Parliament