News
Sexual harassment in the legal profession
In 2019 the Board and Commissioner are embarking on a long-term program focussing on addressing sexual harassment within the legal profession.
Grants
Victorian Legal Services Board Grant Round Closing Soon!
Discuss your ideas with the Grants Program before submitting your application by Friday 1 March 2019.
News
Practice contingency planning for sole practitioners
A VLSB policy to help you manage your law practice's affairs if you are unable to work for an extended period of time. (Issued December 13, 2018)
Media
Supreme Court bans fake lawyer from undertaking legal work
Gippsland residents seeking legal help are being cautioned not to engage the services of Mr Dennis Wayne Jensen.
News
Reminder: new Principal practising certificates from 1 January 2019
RPA News email bulletin No. 46, issued September 2018
Media
Managed Investment Schemes: Commencement of Uniform Law prohibition for the legal profession
Law practices in Victoria are no longer permitted to operate or promote managed investment schemes (MIS).
News
Cybercrime: a growing threat to lawyers and clients
RPA News email bulletin No. 44, issued June 2018
Media
Female lawyers in Victoria outnumber males for the first time
When Victorian lawyers renew their practising certificates this month, there will be a significant difference in the profile of the legal profession.
News
New approach to principal practising certificate grants from January 2019
RPA News email bulletin No. 40, issued February 2018
Media
New legal services chief for Victoria
Victoria has a new leader for its legal regulatory regime.