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Become an Accredited Specialist

Make your mark on the legal profession.

Specialist Areas & Key Dates

“Achieving specialist accreditation gave great definition to my career, enabling key progressions and more confident use of my developed skills.”
Daniel Kelliher, LIV Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law

Accredited Specialisation is offered biennially in 16 areas of law.

Areas of Accredited Specialisation

Click on the areas of law below to find out more about the assessment program and key dates.

2020	2021
Commercial Law Commercial Litigation Children's Law Criminal Law Environment & Planning Law Immigration Law Wills & Estates Workplace Relations	Administrative Law Commercial Tenancy Law Costs Law Family Law Mediation Personal Injury Law Property Law Tax Law

COVID-19 update

The Accredited specialisation program will be continued to be offered in 2020.

The LIV has consulted broadly to understand the impact that COVID-19 has presented to each practice area and practitioners’ capacity to complete their Specialisation this year. Despite the current challenges of remote working and the evolving legal landscape, it is critical that we continue to look beyond these immediate circumstances and ensure we are set up for the future and allow you the opportunity to set yourself apart as an expert in your field.

To support applicants through this time:

We have adjusted the program timings, so the LIV can best support applicants and provide continuity
We will be offering enhanced support through the learning management system (LMS) – including forums, additional resources, online discussions and digital study groups
Offering payment instalment options for the application fee (further information will be available shortly)
We will be planning for a complete digital delivery of the assessments in September.

New dates are as follows:

Monday 24 February – Accredited Specialisation Information Evening
Friday 15 May – Special Consideration Application closing date
Friday 29 May – Application closing date
Week of 29 June – Examination Techniques Session
Early-mid September – Written Examination
September – Oral assessments and take home assignments
Early December– Results sent. Candidates will be advised by email
TBC – Accredited Specialisation Conferral Ceremony

Forms

Scheme Rules (PDF)
2020 Application Form (PDF)
Guideline: Determining substantial involvement (PDF)
Expression of Interest
Assessment Materials order form (PDF)

Please email special@liv.asn.au or call 03 9607 9460 if you require further assistance.

Contact

Accredited Specialisation
T: 03 9607 9460
E: special@liv.asn.au