Accredited Specialisation

Environmental & Planning Law

To gain accreditation in Environment & Planning Law, applicants must demonstrate a high level of competence and legal knowledge, and an ability to respond to questions with sound practical advice in an efficient and clear manner

Candidates are expected to complete a written examination (both short answer and extended response questions), a take-home assignment linked to the extended response written examination questions and a VCAT presentation.

Knowledge and skills

• Planning
• Subdivisions
• Land Acquisition and Compensation
• Environmental Controls
• Conservation Controls
• Jurisdictions, Powers and Procedures

Assessment tasks

• Written examination (Part 1 & 2)
• Written Submission
• VCAT Presentation of Written Submission

Note: Assessment arrangements are subject to change. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
 
Application: The next assessment program is being held in 2012

• To register your interest for the 2012 program. Please complete the Online Expression of Interest Form or Expression of Interest Form (pdf).
• 2012 Environment and Planning Law Application Guidelines (pdf).
• To apply for the program please upload and complete the 2012 Application Form (pdf)
• 2012 Assessment Materials Order Form (pdf): Purchase previous exam papers and simulated interviews to assist with your preparation.

For the record

• Originally assessed as Local Government & Town Planning Law in 1989
• Modified to Environmental, Planning and Local Government Law in 1999
• Number of accredited practitioners: 23 

Contact

For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:  
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au