In Conversation
Victoria’s public legal figures share their experiences and discuss hot-button issues.
What are the Conversations?
Every year until 2019 we invited a leading legal mind to discuss critical issues facing our justice system for the VLF Law Oration.
In 2022, we revised this model, and it became a conversation - exploring current matters, but also getting the speaker’s perspectives and experience in the law
The Conversations offer Victorians an insight into the critical issues and the people who lead our justice system. You can subscribe to our newsletter to hear about for future public events and booking details.
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Law Oration 2012 by Justice of Supreme Court UK Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe on the development of common law. Delivered in the grand surrounds of the Banco Court in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The Law Oration is a free annual event, presented by Victoria Law Foundation and Melbourne Law School.
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With events running across the state from 19– 25 May, Victorian Law Week is a time to learn what to do when the law meets your life, where to get help and find out more about the law.
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