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Sort It!
Interactive student workshop highlighting the dangers of debt and how to resolve mobile phone and credit card disputes.
10:00
Forgotten Faces: Chinese and the Law ExhibitionCASTLEMAINE
Learn about Chinese prisoners from the nineteenth century
Monday 17 May
07:30
PILCH Walk for JusticeMELBOURNE
Join in the excitement of the third annual Walk for Justice
08:30
Women In Law BreakfastALBURY
Attention all female solicitors, barristers, conveyancers, paralegals, legal assistants, law clerks and other women that work in or with the law. This breakfast is for you.
09:00
Civics and Citizenship Network - Open DayMELBOURNE
FREE Teacher professional learning day
10:00
Legal Lingo BingoCROYDON HILLS
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
10:00
Wills and Power of AttorneyALBURY
Information session
10:30
Legal Lingo Bingo!DONCASTER
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
10:30
A Time For GrandparentsBENDIGO
Informative session suitable for future and current grandparents
11:00
Knock, Knock! - Don't lose sight of your Rights!CARLTON
Learn some strategies for dealing with pressure from salespeople and telemarketers
11:00
Family Law HelpALBURY
Find out how family law can help you
11:00
"Taking it to VCAT"SWAN HILL
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
13:00
Legal Lingo Bingo!WONGA PARK
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
13:00
Finding Legal InformationMELBOURNE
Did you know that the State Library has the largest publicly available law collection in Victoria?
13:30
Legal Lingo Bingo!WANTIRNA SOUTH
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
14:00
"Taking it to VCAT"BEAUFORT
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
14:30
Supreme Court Heritage TourMELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
15:30
"Taking it to VCAT"MARIBYRNONG
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
Tuesday 18 May
09:00
Frankston Law Court TourFRANKSTON
Behind-the-scenes look at the Frankston Law Courts
09:30
"Taking it to VCAT"MELBOURNE
Tour VCAT facilities, observe hearings and presentation
09:30
"Taking it to VCAT"DANDENONG
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Registrar
09:30
Knock, Knock! - Don't lose sight of your Rights!GEELONG WEST
Learn some strategies for dealing with pressure from salespeople and telemarketers
10:00
Neighbourhood Justice Centre TourCOLLINGWOOD
Guided tour of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre - Lunch provided
10:30
Understanding Justice and Community for Women In TransitionMELBOURNE
Discussion on transition into the community after incarceration
11:00
Wangaratta Law Court TourWANGARATTA
Behind-the-scenes look at the Wangaratta Law Courts
13:00
Charities and Politics from Wilberforce to the High CourtMELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED OUT
13:00
Sort It OutGEELONG
Free seminar on dispute resolution
13:00
Law Week, Legal Study and Careers BarbequeWONDONGA
Interested in legal study or a career in law?
14:00
"Taking it to VCAT"MORNINGTON
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
14:30
LaTrobe Koori Court MORWELL
Behind-the-scenes look at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court, Koori Court
15:00
"Taking it to VCAT"SUNSHINE
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
15:00
Geelong Law Court TourGEELONG
Behind-the-scenes look at the Geelong Law Courts
17:30
'I've killed my best mate' MELBOURNE
Experience the drama of a courtroom, in this real life, culpable driving case
17:30
Victorian Bar Pro Bono Cocktail Party and AwardsMELBOURNE
Celebrating ten years of the Victorian Bar's Pro Bono Scheme
17:30
Buying and Selling PropertyWODONGA
Want to know what's involved in buying or selling a house or land?
18:00
Intellectual Property MELBOURNE
How to protect your craft
18:00
Common legal problems facing school administratorsMELBOURNE
Presented by ANZELA, topics include facebook, family law issues and more
18:00
You Be The JudgeCOLLINGWOOD
An interactive session about sentencing
19:30
Managing Your Club or AssociationBALLARAT
Find out more about effectively managing your Club or Association
Wednesday 19 May
09:00
Dandenong Law Court TourDANDENONG
See first-hand how a real court works
10:00
Launch of the new law4community websiteMELBOURNE
The new and convenient way to find legal services and information
10:30
A Time For GrandparentsMELBOURNE
Informative session suitable for future and current grandparents
11:30
What is the Office of the Public Advocate?WODONGA
Discover how the Office of the Public Advocate can help you
13:00
Finding Legal InformationMELBOURNE
Did you know that the State Library has the largest publicly available law collection in Victoria?
13:00
Supreme Court Heritage TourMELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
13:00
Legal Lingo Bingo!KEW
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
14:00
Wills and Power of AttorneyNORLANE
Learn more about the benefits of a will and powers of attorney
14:30
Court Integrated Services ProgramMORWELL
Learn how the Program operates in your community
14:30
Warrnambool Law Court TourWARRNAMBOOL
Behind-the-scenes look at the Warrnambool Law Courts
15:00
Students Behaving "Badly"MELBOURNE
What protection do students have under the anti discrimination laws?
16:30
Youth Legal Lingo BingoBALLARAT
Do you have questions about legal issues or police powers?
17:00
Blissfully happy and devotedly wed, I found my partner in someone else’s bedMELBOURNE
Who gets the house & who gets the debt when things go bad!?
17:00
VCAT presents Litigation Self RescueMELBOURNE
Are you being sued? And don't know what to do?
18:00
Volunteer: Enrich your CareerMELBOURNE
Law students and young lawyers - enrich your career through volunteer legal work
18:00
Great Law Week Debate MELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
19:00
Debt and BankruptcySPRINGVALE
Strategies to work through problems associated with debt
Thursday 20 May
Shepparton Law Court TourSHEPPARTON
Behind-the-scenes look at Shepparton Law Court
08:30
Law for Community WorkersGEELONG WEST
FREE legal information session for service providers and local community workers
09:00
Exploring the Coroners Court
Media only event aimed at educating the media on the unique jurisdiction of the Coroners Court of Victoria
09:30
Public Space Offences & Their Human Rights ImplicationsST KILDA
An information session with James Farrell, Manager/Principal Lawyer of the PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic
10:00
Enduring Powers Of AttorneyMELBOURNE
Learn about the benefits of enduring powers of attorney and guardianship
10:00
Drop in Legal AdviceHORSHAM
Do you have a legal problem?
10:00
Law and Order: Past and Present Education ProgramMELBOURNE
Book your school group in for a free guided tour of the Victoria Police Museum during Law Week
10:30
Care for Life - Maintaining Independence SeminarMELBOURNE
Learn more about safeguarding your assets
13:00
Legal Lingo Bingo!VERMONT SOUTH
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
13:00
Finding Legal InformationMELBOURNE
Did you know that the State Library has the largest publicly available law collection in Victoria?
13:00
Separation Without CourtMELBOURNE
A new and better way to move forward after separation
13:30
14:30
Sunshine Court Open DaySUNSHINE
See first-hand how a real court works
14:30
Walk In The Valley MORWELL
A demonstration of applying for an intervention order
14:45
A Discussion With Your CourtBROADMEADOWS
Q & A session with court staff
14:45
"Taking it to VCAT"GEELONG
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
15:00
Moorabbin Justice Centre TourHIGHETT
Behind-the-scenes look at Moorabbin Justice Centre
15:00
Geelong Law Court TourGEELONG
Behind-the-scenes look at the Geelong Law Courts
15:30
"Taking it to VCAT"HIGHETT
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Registrar
17:30
Boston Legal or Ally McBeal? Mock Criminal TrialMELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
18:00
Hear Me Roar MELBOURNE
A forum to consider the parallels and intersections between equal rights and animal rights in society and law
Friday 21 May
Mildura Law Court TourMILDURA
Behind-the-scenes look at Mildura Law Court
Your Mobile Phone RightsSEC SCHOOLS
An interactive session for Year 9 & 10 students
Mildura Mock Court HearingsMILDURA
Participate in mock VCAT demonstrations covering both tenancy and consumer issues
08:30
Watch This Space: Children, Young People and Privacy ConferenceSOUTHBANK
Explore issues related to children, young people and privacy during Privacy Victoria's one day conference.
09:00
Bendigo Legal Precinct Book LaunchBENDIGO
This handy guide will provide information on local legal services
09:30
Bendigo Mock Court HearingsBENDIGO
An inside look at how courts work
10:00
Horsham Plaza DisplayHORSHAM
Learn about the variety of legal services in the Grampians region. Great opportunity to speak with information officers
10:30
Scams BewareGEELONG
Learn how to protect yourself from dodgy traders and scams
11:00
Supreme Court Heritage TourMELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
11:00
Wodonga Magistrates' Court TourWODONGA
Learn how the Wodonga Magistrates' Court operates
13:00
Legal Lingo Bingo!BURWOOD
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available
14:00
MRS Forensic Webinar
Understanding DNA and its forensic application
14:30
Broadmeadows Magistrates' CourtBROADMEADOWS
Discover how court staff help your community
15:00
Ballarat Law Court TourBALLARAT
An informative guided tour
15:00
Bendigo Law Court TourBENDIGO
See first-hand how a real court works
17:30
Michael Kirby Documentary LaunchMELBOURNE
Meet the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG at the Victorian launch of his ABC1 documentary
20:00
The Burden of ProofSOUTH MELBOURNE
Sisters in Crime
Saturday 22 May
09:30
Welcome to VCATMELBOURNE
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will open to the Victorian community for an interactive and informative experience
09:30
Courts Open Day - Melbourne Magistrates' CourtMELBOURNE
Guided tour of the Magistrates' Court and participate in a criminal mock hearing
09:30
Courts Open Day - All Welcome MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s major courts open their doors to the public
09:30
Courts Open Day - County Court of VictoriaMELBOURNE
Behind-the-scenes look at County Court of Victoria
10:00
Courts Open Day - Supreme Court of VictoriaMELBOURNE
Includes guided tour of the infamous court dungeons every 30 minutes from 10.00am to 12.30pm
10:00
Courts Open Day - Children's Court of VictoriaMELBOURNE
Behind-the-scenes look at Children's Court of Victoria
10:00
Bigamy, Theft and Murder ExhibitionKERANG
Learn about the extraordinary tale of Frederick Bailey Deeming
10:00
Courts Open Day - Juries OfficeMELBOURNE
Take part in the Jury experience at the County Court of Victoria
10:00
Law Week School Poster Competition Award CeremonyMELBOURNE
The winner's certificates will be presented by Chief Magistrate Ian Gray
12:30
Fair Work Australia Open DayMELBOURNE
A behind-the-scenes tour of the workplace relations tribunal
13:30
"Taking it to VCAT"SOUTH YARRA
Question and answer presentation by a VCAT Member
Sunday 23 May
10:30
Law Makers & Law Breakers MELBOURNE
Walk and talk about the intriguing characters buried at Melbourne General Cemetery
10:30
Law and Order Walk EAST BRIGHTON
Guided walking tour of Brighton Cemetery
11:00
"The Tragic '20s" Tour of Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery CHELTENHAM
Hear the extraordinary stories of local residents who died in tragic circumstances during the 1920's
14:00
Coroners, Constabulary and CrimeST KILDA EAST
Let Friends of St Kilda Cemetery introduce you to some intriguing characters and crimes