This template has been developed to assist Victorian solicitors practising criminal law to effectively assess and manage conflicts of interest.

Law practices can adapt this template to meet their needs, including putting it onto their practice letterhead.

Use this template to support client conversations about perceived or actual conflicts of interest. It will help your client understand conflicts of interest, their rights and some scenarios where conflict can occur.

This template can be used in conjunction with our:

• Guidance on conflicts of interest in criminal practice
• Template: client assessment and consent form

For more information and resources also see our conflict of interest web page.