Publications
Legal Practice Self-Assessment Audit
The Board has developed the below self-assessment audit, designed to assist law practices deliver on client expectations and meet their regulatory obligations.
Practice Management Course Guidelines for Victoria
The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C) are responsible under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Uniform Law) for ensuring that lawyers are competent and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
Grant of a Principal Practising Certificate
This policy outlines the approach to granting an Australian practising certificate that enables the holder to engage in legal practice as a principal
Government Lawyers and Supervised Legal Practice under the Uniform Law
This fact sheet identifies the key points for government lawyer in relation to supervised legal practice under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Government lawyers and the Uniform Law
This fact sheet identifies the key points for government lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Foreign Lawyers Registration Policy
The Foreign Lawyer Registration Policy provides guidelines for the management of applications for registration as a foreign lawyer
Grant of Trust Authorisation Policy
This policy outlines the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner’s (VLSB+C) approach to granting an Australian practising certificate subject to a condition that the holder is authorised to receive trust money.
Application for grant or renewal of registration as foreign lawyer
Use this form to apply for a grant or renewal of registration as a foreign lawyer.
Supervised legal practice – Information for supervisors
This fact sheet provides guidance on how supervision may look in practice, and sets out practical approaches for supervisors