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Become an LIV Member

Learn about our reduced fees for the 2020/21 membership year, eligibility requirements and how to become a member of Victoria's peak legal association.

Renew Your Membership

LIV Membership is due for renewal by 30 June 2020. Find out how to renew your membership as an individual or firm.

Member Benefits

Set yourself up for a rewarding career with our professional networks, resources and services. Enjoy exclusive offers, member discounts and more.

“I have been a member of the Institute for 39 years. It has always been integral to my professional development as a lawyer both in private practice and government. I found membership particularly useful as a legal policy officer with the Department of Justice and as Crown Counsel. For example, committee membership enabled me to develop an appreciation of practical issues and concerns facing the profession. On a number of occasions this helped inform my policy advice.”

John Lynch, Special Counsel, IBAC

What’s my membership category? I currently:

I hold a current Victorian Practising Certificate

Types of membership available to you:

Corporate Lawyer
Firm Lawyer
Government Lawyer
Legal Aid Lawyer
CLC Lawyer
Barrister
New Solicitor

2020-21 Membership Year Fee: $99

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Pictured: Coke Tomyn, Solicitor, S. Tomyn & CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for complimentary student membership?

LIV membership is complimentary to law students studying at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Once you have completed your studies, your membership category changes to graduate member.
Am I eligible for graduate membership?

You are eligible for graduate membership if you have completed a law degree but are not yet admitted to practice.
Am I eligible for new solicitor membership?

You are eligible for new solicitor membership if you were admitted to practice after 1 January 2018 and hold a current practising certificate.
How do I become a Young Lawyers member?

Young Lawyers is not a membership category, rather it is a dynamic branch of the LIV designed to support the early stages of career development for student, graduate and new solicitor members who are under the age of 36, as well as members with less that six years of post-admission experience. Visit the Young Lawyers section of our website to learn more.
How does Community Legal Centre membership work?

Community Legal Centre's pay a flat membership fee of $225. This provides complimentary membership to all practising lawyers who are employed by, or volunteer with, the CLC which is an LIV centre member. Note that this complimentary membership is only available when this is the lawyer's primary source of legal work.
I am a sole practitioner. Which membership category do I qualify for?

Sole practitioners fall under the firm membership category.
Can I apply for financial assistance with my membership fees?

Yes, the LIV is implementing a Financial Assistance Policy. Members will be required to complete an application form to provide feedback on how their personal and professional situation will qualify them to meet the criteria established in the Financial Assistance Policy.