New lawyer representative member for the Victorian Legal Services Board
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gabi Crafti SC as an advocate lawyer representative member of the Victorian Legal Services Board.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gabi Crafti SC as an advocate lawyer representative member of the Victorian Legal Services Board.
Our July Commissioner Update is out now, with key highlights including unpacking supervising lawyers’ experiences, guidance for family lawyers in avoiding complaints - and more.
The VLSB+C has been named as a Communication Access Approved Organisation by disability service provider, Scope Australia.
A new consumer fact sheet has been developed to help safeguard people in vulnerable situations from the harmful practice of ‘claim farming’.
The VLSB+C is committed to regularly conducting surveys to hear Victorian lawyers’ perspectives on systemic issues affecting the profession.
In 2024, we surveyed over 400 supervising lawyers about their experiences, following our 2023 survey of early career lawyers. Together, these insights paint a clearer picture of what effective supervision looks like.
A new report, released today, demonstrates how the Board’s record funding in access to justice has increased services for all Victorians.
Victoria’s legal regulator has issued a warning to lawyers who may be approached by a business engaging in ‘claim farming’, an exploitative practice that preys on individuals in vulnerable situations who are seeking redress.
This special wellbeing edition celebrates the new framework for lawyer wellbeing, guidance on PC renewals, sexual harassment support and plenty more.
We acknowledge the decision of the Court today in the matter of Tricarico v Victorian Legal Services Board and we are considering the ramifications of that decision.