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Policy

Grant of a Principal Practising Certificate

This policy outlines the approach to granting an Australian practising certificate that enables the holder to engage in legal practice as a principal

Fact sheet

Government Lawyers and Supervised Legal Practice under the Uniform Law

This fact sheet identifies the key points for government lawyer in relation to supervised legal practice under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.

Fact sheet

Government lawyers and the Uniform Law

This fact sheet identifies the key points for government lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.

Policy

Foreign Lawyers Registration Policy

The Foreign Lawyer Registration Policy provides guidelines for the management of applications for registration as a foreign lawyer

Policy

Grant of Trust Authorisation Policy

This policy outlines the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner’s (VLSB+C) approach to granting an Australian practising certificate subject to a condition that the holder is authorised to receive trust money.

Form

Application for grant or renewal of registration as foreign lawyer

Use this form to apply for a grant or renewal of registration as a foreign lawyer.

Rules and Compliance

What are legal profession rules?

In Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, lawyers and law practices are subject to the same regulatory framework of Legal Profession Uniform Rules made by the Legal Services Council. These Rules are provided for under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.

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Non lawyer disciplinary action

This page lists the names of people disqualified under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (Vic) and earlier equivalent Victorian legislation.

These persons are prohibited from working for a local legal practitioner or law practice in any capacity, without prior approval of the Victorian Legal Services Board.

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Information about lawyer disciplinary action

What is the Register of Disciplinary Action (RODA)?

The RODA is a register which lists disciplinary action taken against Australian lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. 

For information on action(s) taken against non-lawyers (disqualified persons), please see the Non-lawyer Disciplinary Action page.

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