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The second Law Week podcast is out now!
Colourful characters, crime and consequence – law on the small screen is the second Law Week podcast by Victoria Law Foundation.
Thanks from the Executive Director
Law Week 2019 is done and I’d like to extend my warm thanks to everyone who came along to the event.
Congratulations LGBTIQ Legal Service
The LGBTIQ Legal Service is a finalist for Community Lawyer or Organisation of the Year at the 2019 Victorian Legal Awards.
Bringing the law to life for Warrnambool students
Video of Warrnambool Law Talks 2019 Last week over 230 students from eight regional schools attended our Regi...
The Law Week 2019 program is now live
We are thrilled to announce the Law Week 2019 event program is now available.
Law Week Grants for 2019 have been awarded
Get ready for Law Week, a dynamic festival of events designed to help people explore the law in fun and informative ways.
The nuts and bolts of sentencing
There was intense media interest at Melbourne's County Court this morning as Chief Judge Peter Kidd sentenced Cardinal George Pell for sexually assaulting two choirboys.
Farewell dear friend - the Hon. Philip Cummins AM. Chair of the Victoria Law Foundation 2009 – 2014
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the Honourable Justice Philip Cummins AM.
Bendigo students get a Headstart for Legal Studies
We want students to get a Headstart on Unit 4 Legal Studies.
The Laramie Project - the American true crime story coming to Melbourne
A play that explores a true crime murder of a gay student in 1990s America raises questions.
New campaign to tackle sexual harassment announced at Legal Laneway Breakfast
Legal Laneway Breakfast 2019 - in 77 seconds! Video of Legal Laneway Breakfast 2019 - in 77 seconds! O...
The VLF in transition
It’s been a busy and highly successful year at the VLF, with many changes.
Our Grants program is changing
From 2019 we will take a new approach to grants, reflecting our focus on civil law and research.
Free coffee and free legal advice: Expresso Legal hits the streets in Whittlesea
Lawyers from Whittlesea Community Connection are taking their coffee van, Expresso Legal, to markets, schools and libraries in the Whittlesea area.
Helping young people understand the rules about sexual consent and sexting
The Murray Mallee Community Legal Service has developed two friendly and easy to follow videos for teens with an intellectual disability.
VLF announces 2018/19 General Grants
Victoria Law Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s General Grants.
How Victorians experience and resolve family problems
Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.