LAW WEEK 14 May to 20 May 2012

Have you ever spoken to a judge? Did you know there is a dungeon under the Supreme Court of Victoria? Are you aware of the risks faced by human rights lawyers in volatile areas of the globe? The 2012 Law Week calendar is bursting with exciting and thought-provoking events that are mostly free to attend. Don't miss out. On now.

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free publication victoria's legal system

Victoria’s Legal System is an essential guide to understanding the complexities of the legal system in Victoria, including where the laws come from that affect Victorians, and a who’s who of organisations that make up the Victorian legal sector. See: Victoria's Legal System

research report volunteers are out to make a difference

The 2011/12 Community Legal Centre Fellowship Report by Michael McKiterick reveals that volunteers in community legal centres are driven by a commitment to making a difference in their commmunity.  See: Media Release

Download the report: The Volunteer Cycle - A report on the role and managment of volunteers within community legal centres (PDF - 1.4 MB)

research report New legislation key to improving quality of legal information: Churchill Fellowship report

New legislation is likely to have the most significant impact on the quality of legal information for the public, a Churchill Fellowship report by Victoria Law Foundation’s Executive Director has revealed. See: Media releases

Download the report: A study into best practice in community legal information (PDF - 515 KB)

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