Why Law Week?

Victorians need access to vital information about their legal rights and responsibilities. Law Week helps people find this information and learn how to act on it.

Victorian Law Week events help people to understand their rights, find answers to questions, know what help is available and learn how our legal system works.

A state-wide program

in 2026, more than 140 events tookplace across both metro and regional Victoria. Events were in-person and online.

Whether it’s a webinar to help you navigate divorce, an in-person session to help you prepare a will, or a discussion on workplace discrimination, there’s bound to be events that could help you.

A local approach

Law Week is a national initiative, but it’s run separately in each state. In Victoria, it is managed by Victoria Law Foundation.

Our role is to promote Victorian Law Week as a whole. However, events and activities are run by a range of organisations, including community legal centres, government bodies, community organisations, law firms, courts and tribunals – and many more.

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Victorian Law Week supporters

We’d like to thank the organisations whose generosity has enabled us to produce Victorian Law Week 2026.

Sponsors

Department of Justice and Community Safety

The vision of the Department of Justice and Community Safety is for a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

The department leads the delivery of justice and community safety services in Victoria by providing policy and organisational management. Its extensive service delivery responsibilities range from managing the State’s prison system, to providing consumer protection and enforcing court warrants.

Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most.

VLA provide information, education, advice and legal representation on different kinds of matters including family breakdown, child protection, family violence, criminal matters, social security, mental health, discrimination, immigration, tenancy and debt.

Federation of Community Legal Centres

The Federation of Community Legal Centres is the peak body for community legal centres in Victoria.

For 50 years, our members have been at the forefront of helping those facing economic, cultural, or social disadvantage by providing free legal services, reshaping how people access justice, creating stronger more equitable laws, and promoting a more accountable government and democracy.

Victorian Legal Service Board + Commissioner

The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C) is responsible for regulating lawyers in Victoria. We 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.

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Law Institute of Victoria

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the peak body for the legal profession representing lawyers and people working in the law in Victoria.

LIV's members offer their commitment, diversity and expertise to help shape the laws of Victoria and to ensure justice for all. To help members of the public find the right lawyer for their needs, the LIV also operates the free Find Your Lawyer referral service.

Deakin Law School

Deakin Law School undergraduate and postgraduate programs blend strong academic foundations with practical legal experiences. You’ll become a well-rounded, quality legal professional who graduates ready for the demands of legal practise.

The school is based in an award-winning, sustainable building featuring state-of-the-art teaching spaces, health, fitness and faith facilities, gardens and a cafe. Our dedicated Moot Court provides a courtroom experience for competitions and mock trials.

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Victorian Bar

The Victorian Bar is an association of more than 2,200 barristers, with a proud tradition of providing strong and independent legal representation and advice without fear or favour to all in the community.

Office of the Victorian Ombudsman

The Office of the Victorian Ombudsman promotes fairness, integrity and respect for human rights.

It holds the Victorian public sector accountable to the people of Victoria using a range of functions and powers, including the investigation of administrative actions in the Victorian public sector and matters that might be referred to it by the Victorian Parliament.

Keep up to date with Law Week 2027

While Law Week 2026 has finished, get the latest news about what is to come through our occasional email updates.
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