Frequenty Asked Questions

Is the SOUL Conference restricted to members of SOUL?

  • No.
  • SOUL encourages non-members to attend who have an interest in the university legal sector.
  • There may be one or two sessions restricted to members of SOUL however all other sessions may be attended by members and non-members as they wish.
  • Members of SOUL will have preferential registration rates.

Will I qualify for early bird rates if I have submitted my SOUL membership application but it is not yet approved?

  • There is still time to submit membership applications to SOUL via the SOUL website.
  • We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  • Once your membership application is approved, you can apply for conference registration at the SOUL member rate.

Will the SOUL Conference be available online or virtually?

  • No.
  • The SOUL Conference in an in-person event only to encourage better interaction and inclusion of SOUL members and other attendees.
  • Slides of most sessions will be available to SOUL members as resources in the members-only section of the SOUL website.

Will the sessions count towards my CPD requirements?

  • Like previous SOUL Conferences, most sessions will be able to be counted as CPD points.
  • It will be up to each attendee to record their attendance in their usual manner and allocate to the appropriate CPD category depending on their relevant law society requirements.

When will details of the program be released?

  • The program will be released in the coming weeks and we will continue to release updates as further details are finalised.

What will the program cover?

  • The program will cover a wide range of topics as it has done in previous years as SOUL appreciates that its members practise in a wide variety of areas of law.
  • It will include sessions led by external experts from law firms and other guest speakers as well as some of our SOUL members.

Do I have to stay at a recommended hotel?

  • No.
  • A hotel that is recommended is one that is centrally located or near the conference venue.
  • SOUL has secured a block booking and discounted rate at the preferred hotels.
  • There will not be any events held at recommended hotels.

What is the dress code?

  • The dress code for the conference and all its events is business or business casual.
  • This does not mean that you cannot dress up more for the conference dinner if you wish!

Can I take my partner to conference sessions or events?

  • No.
  • Conference sessions and events are open to registered attendees of the conference only.

Contact Us

If you have any queries about the SOUL 2026 Conference, please contact the Conference Secretariat:

E: soul@kaigi.com.au

P: 02 6198 3218

Contact SOUL

For more information about the Society of University Lawyers (SOUL) Limited, including membership enquiries, please visit:

W: http://soul.edu.au/