As the leader of the legal profession in Victoria, the LIV offers 150 years of experience and expertise to help you through your law education and legal career
Student membership is FREE
What does LIV student membership mean for me?
In your Inbox & Online
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lawBytes your monthly email update of news, events and careers information for law students, young lawyers and later lawyers.
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Friday Facts a weekly update of the latest news within the legal sector, member benefits and community news.
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Young Lawyers Journal (YLJ) the online magazine for young lawyers featuring legal updates, opinion pieces, career advice, interviews, reviews and information on life in the law.
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eLegal sent fortnightly, covering judgements and legislation updates, as well as the latest news from LIV practice sections and interest groups.
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LIV member publications members-only access to the LIV website and the online Law Institute of Journal (LIJ).
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Online Careers Centre for information and guidance on career opportunities, job search strategies, Traineeships, Practical Legal Training, admission to practice and much more.
Events and Professional Development
Young Lawyers’ Section (YLS)
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A diverse network of more than 6,000 members aimed at enhancing your legal skills, knowledge and professional networks in the early stages of your career.
How to join
Mapping your career
The LIV careers centre provides you with valuable advice about the law, the profession, and market trends. Alongside guidelines on how to best manage your career, the spotlight is turned on regional Victoria and the opportunities that come with it. It also includes essential information on Supervised Workplace Training (SWT) and Practical Legal Training (PLT).
Explore all the ways you can qualify as a lawyer, find information for international and interstate lawyers wanting to practice in Victoria and about the LIV Indigenous Scholarship.
The frequently asked questions page contains answers to the most commonly sought after questions regarding traineeships.
For more information visit the careers centre.
Information & resources
Want to know more about life in the law? Looking for information on working in regional Victoria? Or just interested in reading the latest articles to assist with your career progression?
Visit our Publications and Resources page.