The Law Institute of Victoria

Law Institute of Victoria announces 2025 board

Matthew Hibbins will remain as president of the Law Institute of Victoria.

29 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyers outraged at Lawyer X compensation bill

The Victorian government’s bill to protect itself from compensation claims brought by victims of the Lawyer X...

15 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyers slam ‘gutless’ Victorian government for youth bail law decision

Lawyers have come down hard on the Victorian government’s changes to youth bail laws, labelling the decision as...

22 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Justice Lasry reports compromised complaints process, says Law Institute

Public comments about the complaint made about Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry have alarmed the Law Institute of...

06 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Legal orgs team up to help build trust in lawyers

A campaign has been launched in Victoria to aid people seeking legal advice to better understand their lawyers’...

19 April 2023

By Jess Feyder

3 in 4 lawyers feel the need to develop new skills post-COVID, says LIV

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way lawyers work. A survey has investigated the ways lawyers viewed...

09 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Law Institute of Victoria launches new PLT course

Two legal education bodies have joined forces to launch a new Practical Legal Training course in Victoria, in a move...

24 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Victoria’s parties must commit to long-term reform of the criminal justice system’

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) has called on parties to commit to meaningful investment and reform in the...

02 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

LIV appoints 5

The Law Institute of Victoria has appointed three inaugural non-member directors and two deputy presidents, following a...

12 August 2022

By Lauren Croft