Find an in-person event near you

This year we have more than 160 in-person events running across the state in regional and metro venues.

Many Victorian Law Week events take place in accessible community settings. Be sure to check in with your nearest Neighbourhood House, local library or community centre to see if there is an event running in your area.

Whether it’s a discussion with peers, a tour of a local court or a session with a legal professional, there’s bound to be an event that could help you.

Many problems in our lives can have legal answers

If you identify a problem with a product you bought or service you paid for, there are a number of resources available.

Victorian Law Week is an opportunity to identify where the law can help understand consumer rights or manage issues around goods and services.

There’s bound to be an event that could help you with many common problems, whether it’s:

Meet the Victorian Legal Service Board + Commissioner

The Victorian Legal Service Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C) is responsible for regulating lawyers in Victoria. They grant licences to lawyers and investigate and act on enquiries and complaints from the public.

The VLSB+C educate lawyers about current and emerging issues to drive innovation, compliance and harm reduction, and improve the public’s understanding of the legal sector to ensure all Victorians have access to effective and high-quality justice.

Events featuring the Victorian Legal Service Board + Commissioner

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Understanding 'no win - no fee': avoid the pitfalls

Join a free legal webinar to learn about the pitfalls of 'no win - no fee' agreements and how to make informed choices. Featuring experts from Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner.

Victorian Law Week is supported by the Victorian Legal Service Board + Commissioner.

Find legal help for everyday problems

Victorian Law Week helps to identify problems in our lives that have a legal aspect. However, finding the right legal help can be complicated.

We have some basic steps to find the right help and learn how to resolve your problem.

Featured events

Protecting yourself: consumer rights and scam prevention workshop (Chelsea Heights Community Centre)

Join our workshop to learn about your consumer rights, how to avoid scams, and get a free legal health check. Enjoy a light lunch while gaining essential knowledge to protect yourself and others.

Understanding scams and how to stay safe online

Join our virtual law week event to learn how to spot scammers and where to go for help if you've been scammed.

Tapping into rights and responsibilities

Join Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria), Catherine Wolthuizen, for an informative webinar on energy bill payment issues, disconnection rules, complaints, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

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Managing issues with something you’ve paid for

If you identify a problem with a product you bought or service you paid for, there are a number of resources available. Understanding whether your problem has a legal aspect could help you resolve it.

Victorian Law Week: We all need information about our legal rights and responsibilities

We all need information about our legal rights and responsibilities

Join us between 15 – 21 May 2023 to find legal answers to everyday problems, get legal help and learn more about the law.

Find more at Victorian Law Week

Join us for events held online and in-person, across Victoria.

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