Calendar of events

All dates

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 Exhibition	CASTLEMAINE
Learn about Chinese prisoners from the nineteenth century

Monday 17 May

07:30

PILCH Walk for Justice	MELBOURNE
Join in the excitement of the third annual Walk for Justice

08:30

Women In Law Breakfast	ALBURY
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 Day	MELBOURNE
FREE Teacher professional learning day

10:00

Legal Lingo Bingo	CROYDON HILLS
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available

10:00

Wills and Power of Attorney	ALBURY
Information session

10:30

Legal Lingo Bingo!	DONCASTER
A fun game exploring common legal issues and support available

10:30

A Time For Grandparents	BENDIGO
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 Help	ALBURY
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 Information	MELBOURNE
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 Tour	MELBOURNE
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 Tour	FRANKSTON
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 Tour	COLLINGWOOD
Guided tour of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre - Lunch provided

10:30

Understanding Justice and Community for Women In Transition	MELBOURNE
Discussion on transition into the community after incarceration

11:00

Wangaratta Law Court Tour	WANGARATTA
Behind-the-scenes look at the Wangaratta Law Courts

13:00

Charities and Politics from Wilberforce to the High Court	MELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED OUT

13:00

Sort It Out	GEELONG
Free seminar on dispute resolution

13:00

Law Week, Legal Study and Careers Barbeque	WONDONGA
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 Tour	GEELONG
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 Awards	MELBOURNE
Celebrating ten years of the Victorian Bar's Pro Bono Scheme

17:30

Buying and Selling Property	WODONGA
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 administrators	MELBOURNE
Presented by ANZELA, topics include facebook, family law issues and more

18:00

You Be The Judge	COLLINGWOOD
An interactive session about sentencing

19:30

Managing Your Club or Association	BALLARAT
Find out more about effectively managing your Club or Association

Wednesday 19 May

09:00

Dandenong Law Court Tour	DANDENONG
See first-hand how a real court works

10:00

Launch of the new law4community website	MELBOURNE
The new and convenient way to find legal services and information

10:30

A Time For Grandparents	MELBOURNE
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 Information	MELBOURNE
Did you know that the State Library has the largest publicly available law collection in Victoria?

13:00

Supreme Court Heritage Tour	MELBOURNE
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 Attorney	NORLANE
Learn more about the benefits of a will and powers of attorney

14:30

Court Integrated Services Program	MORWELL
Learn how the Program operates in your community

14:30

Warrnambool Law Court Tour	WARRNAMBOOL
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 Bingo	BALLARAT
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 bed	MELBOURNE
Who gets the house & who gets the debt when things go bad!?

17:00

VCAT presents Litigation Self Rescue	MELBOURNE
Are you being sued? And don't know what to do?

18:00

Volunteer: Enrich your Career	MELBOURNE
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 Bankruptcy	SPRINGVALE
Strategies to work through problems associated with debt

Thursday 20 May

Shepparton Law Court Tour	SHEPPARTON
Behind-the-scenes look at Shepparton Law Court

08:30

Law for Community Workers	GEELONG 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 Implications	ST KILDA
An information session with James Farrell, Manager/Principal Lawyer of the PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic

10:00

Enduring Powers Of Attorney	MELBOURNE
Learn about the benefits of enduring powers of attorney and guardianship

10:00

Drop in Legal Advice	HORSHAM
Do you have a legal problem?

10:00

Law and Order: Past and Present Education Program	MELBOURNE
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 Seminar	MELBOURNE
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 Information	MELBOURNE
Did you know that the State Library has the largest publicly available law collection in Victoria?

13:00

Separation Without Court	MELBOURNE
A new and better way to move forward after separation

13:30

Interactive Family Law Workshop	HORSHAM
Bingo!

14:30

Sunshine Court Open Day	SUNSHINE
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 Court	BROADMEADOWS
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 Tour	HIGHETT
Behind-the-scenes look at Moorabbin Justice Centre

15:00

Geelong Law Court Tour	GEELONG
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 Trial	MELBOURNE
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 Tour	MILDURA
Behind-the-scenes look at Mildura Law Court

Your Mobile Phone Rights	SEC SCHOOLS
An interactive session for Year 9 & 10 students

Mildura Mock Court Hearings	MILDURA
Participate in mock VCAT demonstrations covering both tenancy and consumer issues

08:30

Watch This Space: Children, Young People and Privacy Conference	SOUTHBANK
Explore issues related to children, young people and privacy during Privacy Victoria's one day conference.

09:00

Bendigo Legal Precinct Book Launch	BENDIGO
This handy guide will provide information on local legal services

09:30

Bendigo Mock Court Hearings	BENDIGO
An inside look at how courts work

10:00

Horsham Plaza Display	HORSHAM
Learn about the variety of legal services in the Grampians region. Great opportunity to speak with information officers

10:30

Scams Beware	GEELONG
Learn how to protect yourself from dodgy traders and scams

11:00

Supreme Court Heritage Tour	MELBOURNE
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

11:00

Wodonga Magistrates' Court Tour	WODONGA
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' Court	BROADMEADOWS
Discover how court staff help your community

15:00

Ballarat Law Court Tour	BALLARAT
An informative guided tour

15:00

Bendigo Law Court Tour	BENDIGO
See first-hand how a real court works

17:30

Michael Kirby Documentary Launch	MELBOURNE
Meet the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG at the Victorian launch of his ABC1 documentary

20:00

The Burden of Proof	SOUTH MELBOURNE
Sisters in Crime

Saturday 22 May

09:30

Welcome to VCAT	MELBOURNE
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' Court	MELBOURNE
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 Victoria	MELBOURNE
Behind-the-scenes look at County Court of Victoria

10:00

Courts Open Day - Supreme Court of Victoria	MELBOURNE
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 Victoria	MELBOURNE
Behind-the-scenes look at Children's Court of Victoria

10:00

Bigamy, Theft and Murder Exhibition	KERANG
Learn about the extraordinary tale of Frederick Bailey Deeming

10:00

Courts Open Day - Juries Office	MELBOURNE
Take part in the Jury experience at the County Court of Victoria

10:00

Law Week School Poster Competition Award Ceremony	MELBOURNE
The winner's certificates will be presented by Chief Magistrate Ian Gray

12:30

Fair Work Australia Open Day	MELBOURNE
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 Crime	ST KILDA EAST
Let Friends of St Kilda Cemetery introduce you to some intriguing characters and crimes