Education to improve access to the law
We work with a broad range of people, right across Victoria to improve the connection and understanding between people and the justice system.
Our education key groups
Community
Information, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Schools
Connecting students with Victoria's legal system and providing VCE Legal Studies tips and tricks.
Legal sector
Support to improve communication skills and resources to help create better legal information.
Learning streams
Help to understand the legal system and improve access to the law.
Learn about the legal system, your rights and responsibilities and the democratic process.
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Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
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Improve your communication skills and find resources to help you create better legal information.
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Learning events
Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Free webinars to learn skills to produce more accessible legal information.
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Seminars and presentations for VCE Legal Studies and Civics & Citizenship students.
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Victoria’s public legal figures share their experiences and discuss hot-button issues.
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Connect with the justice sector to understand more about the law and legal help.
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A panel of experts discuss hot-topic legal issues.
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Training to help legal professionals in Victoria better connect with the public.
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Learning topics
Dig deeper and learn more about specifics of the law and justice system.
Find help for employment problems commonly affecting young people on this page.
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Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
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A range of talks relevant to young people about civil law, police powers, voting rights and rights at work.
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