Connect with your community
Thinking of running a Victorian Law Week event?
Victorian Law Week is a chance to help Victorians understand their rights, find answers to their questions, know what help is available and how our legal system works. And we can’t do it without you!
A huge statewide program
Over 20,000 Victorians engaged with Law Week in 2024, attending events and viewing publications, and over 1.2 million were reached through social media.
Running an event is a great way to connect with the community. There are many ways to get involved and support is available to help make the most out of your event.
So, get a cup of tea and some brainstorms brewing, and start thinking about what you can put in the 2025 program.
When law meets life
Victorian Law Week 2025 is a time for Victorians to learn what to do when law meets life, where to get help and find out more about the law.
The law can intersect with life in many ways. It can be to do with your home, work, relationships, where you are or what your buy. Sometimes it’s easy to deal with, or it can be difficult. It can feel distressing or help you feel safe.
We are calling for in-person, online or on-demand events to help people:
- learn how the law helps with everyday problems
- understand your rights and get legal help
- explore the justice system and how the law works.
Event submissions are now open
By letting us know early about your event, you’ll get the most of our support in helping to shape and develop your idea.
Key dates
- Register your interest open: 5 December 2024
- Event submissions open:3 March 2025
- Event submissions close: 28 March 2025
- Program released: 7 April 2025
- Victorian Law Week: 19 – 25 May 2025
Ways to get involved
Running a Victorian Law Week event is a great way to connect with your local community and deliver valuable and accessible information.
There are many ways to deliver information and creativity in events is more than welcome. A Victorian Law Week activity could be:
- a drop-in information stand at your local neighbourhood house or library
- an informal question-and-answer session
- an obligation-free 40-minute legal consultations
- a webinar on a relevant legal topic
- a chance to try a new approach to improving legal awareness.
If your organisation already runs free community legal education activities, you may be able to be included in the program. They would just need to be scheduled during Victorian Law Week so that you can benefit from the increased profile.
Support available to event organisers
We recognise that our event organisers are the subject matter experts – you are best placed to understand your audience and their needs. As a result, we leave the planning and promotion of your Victorian Law Week activity up to you.
Victoria Law Foundation provides support to help ensure your activity is as effective as possible. This includes developing your event, guidance on promotion and tips on running your event. We have a toolkit to help you with guides and resources.
Get in touch if you would like help to develop your idea or register your interest to get the latest from us with more about running an event in 2025.
Tips for organising an event
Be part of Victorian Law Week
Use this form to let us know you're interested in running an event in 2025. You can share any ideas you have and if you would like any help to develop your idea.
Event submissions for the Victorian Law Week program are now open.