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Call to parties

LIJ: The LIV outlines 10 key issues for the major parties to address in the 2018 state election. In the next 12 months, nearly half of all Victorians will experience a legal problem, and 30 per cent will experience more than one...

Bail crisis warning

LIJ: Vulnerable clients, including women, Indigenous people and those with mental health issues, are missing out on bail under recent reforms. Solicitors are spending their time “running around like social workers” trying to keep their clients out of custody...

Charity on the phone

LIJ: The Victorian Supreme Court held that the TIO, which operates an industry ombudsman scheme to provide a free and independent dispute resolution service for small business and residential consumers of telephone or internet services...

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Legal Fun Run & Walk

Each year, hundreds of legal professionals and law students gather in Melbourne and take to the track. Get your colleagues together for an evening of fresh air, exercise, networking – and the delicious post-run reward of a BBQ.

Mon 19 Nov - 05:00 PM
Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
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Nominations are OPEN for the 15th Victorian Legal Awards

Nominations are now open for the most prestigious legal awards program in Victoria. You can nominate quickly and easily via our dedicated Awards platform.

Fri 23 Nov - 05:00 PM
Nominations Close

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LIV Young Lawyers Presents - An Evening in the Sky

This not-to-be-missed event is an opportunity for our members to come together to experience breathtaking sunset views whilst enjoying a selection of canapes and drinks.

Fri 09 Nov - 06:00 PM
Eureka 89
Level 89, Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
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Workplace Relations Conference

Join us at the 2018 Workplace Relations Conference. Our keynote panellists include esteemed presenters, Fair work commission President Justice Ross AO, Barrister Ingmar Taylor SC, and moderator K&L Gates Partner Steven Amendola.

Fri 26 Oct - 09:00 AM
RACV City Club
501 Bourke St, Melbourne
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LIV Practice Management Course

This course provides the essential business and financial knowledge and skills to help lawyers transition to principal of their own practice or move into partnership.
Click below to see upcoming course dates.

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