Supporting better justice through research, education and grants.

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We work to build legal capability in the justice and community sectors and in turn benefit the people of Victoria.

Understand better justice

Insights and deep understanding about the importance of legal capability in achieving just outcomes.

Explore the law and justice system

Events, information and resources to understand Victoria's legal system and where the law can help.

Respond to legal need

Funding and support for research and new community legal initiatives to support better justice.

Connect to build capability

Events for community, schools and practitioners to understand the law, legal needs.

Latest news and insights

Hear from leading access to justice scholar Professor Emily Taylor Poppe, in discussion with VLF’s Hugh McDonald and Lynne Haultain, on where access to justice is headed and needs to be.

June 27, 2025

And that’s a close to Victorian Law Week 2025! After more than 100 events across metropolitan and regional Victoria, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn what to do and where to get help when life and the law meet.

May 26, 2025

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Funding to building legal capability

Our grants prioritise projects that improve understanding of legal need and capability and increase opportunities for Victorians to resolve their everyday legal issues.