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Acting for someone with whom you commence, or are in, a sexual relationship

This page explains the risks faced by lawyers when acting for someone they in a sexual relationship with.

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Acting for someone who is exerting significant and unreasonable pressure on you

This page explains the risks faced by lawyers when acting for someone who is exerting significant and unreasonable pressure on them.

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Trust account irregularity reporting form

If an irregularity occurs in a trust account, no matter the value, is it important that to inform us as soon as possible

If you are a lawyer, an associate of a law practice, an approved clerk, an external examiner or a bank that deals with legal practice trust accounts, and you become aware of a deficiency or irregularity in a trust account or trust ledger, you must tell us as soon as practicable. You can do that by filling out the reporting form below.

A deficiency or irregularity includes:

an error made in a trust ledger
a deficiency occurring in a trust account/trust ledger
where trust money has been intermixed with other money,
or any other type of irregularity involving the receipt, recording or disbursement of trust money

For more information about what constitutes trust money, see our Trust money webpage.

Last updated on 30 September 2025

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New lawyer members for the Victorian Legal Services Board

Two new lawyer members have been appointed to the Victorian Legal Services Board, along with the reappointment of an existing lawyer member.

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Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy (Compliance Summary Template)

A compliance summary template form to ensure that the minimum requirements are met for your Professional Indemnity Insurance policy

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