Commissioner update to the legal profession - May 2022. In this edition: VLSB+C survey on the lawyer-client relationship | Russia/Ukraine sanctions compliance | Renew your practising certificate.
Reminder to Victorian lawyers on importance of Russia/Ukraine sanctions compliance
Read more about the sanctions and what you should do to ensure compliance.
Survey findings highlight diversity of workplace wellbeing experiences
To gain a better understanding of how workplace culture affects wellbeing, we asked lawyers to respond to a survey as part of the practising certificate renewal process in 2021. Access our key findings.
Commissioner Update - March 2022
Welcome to the start of another practising year. As we enter year three of the pandemic, I wanted to acknowledge the important work lawyers do and the role you play within the community.
Where lawyers are located in Victoria
There are over 25,500 lawyers registered in Victoria. As part of the annual practising certificate renewal process we collect a range of demographic information, including the location of where lawyers are practising.
End of trust year – 31 March
The trust year will end on Thursday 31 March 2022. Contact your External Examiner and check your records.
End of CPD year – 31 March
The Continuing Professional Development year will end on 31 March. You need to have completed 10 units of CPD (or pro-rata) by 31 March 2022.
$20,000 in VLF Community Legal Grants available
Up to $20,000 in grants is available for organisations that help the community to navigate civil issues and the Victorian justice system.
Commissioner Update - December 2021
Commissioner update to the legal profession - December 2021. In this edition: New resources for targets, witnesses of sexual harassment | 2022 Legal Laneway Breakfast | Office closure period