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Justice Connect have just launched their report, Seeking Legal Help Online: Understanding the ‘missing majority’ on how legal service organisations can improve the way they share information and tools by applying a user-centred design approach.

December 17, 2020
Grants
New research from Justice Connect encourages a user-centred approach to reach the missing majority
December 17, 2020
Grants

We are delighted to announce our Research Network’s first international speaker, Professor Trevor Farrow – a leading Canadian (and international) expert on the administration of civil justice.

December 3, 2020
Event
Our Research Network’s first international speaker explores the cost and value of access to justice
December 3, 2020
Event

The projects that were supported this year demonstrated potential to make a significant contribution to the community and legal sectors through investigation of a legal issue.

November 9, 2020
Grants
2020/21 Knowledge Grants awarded
November 9, 2020
Grants

'Rights Limited: human rights in Victoria in the time of COVID-19' is now available

October 21, 2020
Event
Watch our first online The Law and You Forum
October 21, 2020
Event

The staff and Board of the Victoria Law Foundation warmly welcome the Honourable Justice Greg Garde AO RFD as the incoming Chair.

October 1, 2020
VLF
Welcome to our new Chair, the Hon Justice Greg Garde
October 1, 2020
VLF

The 2020 Law and You Forum will bring together a panel of experts to discuss the impact and implications of COVID-19 on our human rights.

September 25, 2020
Event
The Law and You Forum 2020 announced
September 25, 2020
Event

Last night, the Honourable Hartley Hansen AM QC closed his last board meeting as Chair of the Victoria Law Foundation.

September 16, 2020
VLF
Farewell to the Honourable Hartley Hansen as he steps down from Chair
September 16, 2020
VLF

As well as containing a court, the Neighbourhood Justice Centre combines a range of services to address all factors that may lead a to person entering the justice system.

July 31, 2020
Learn
What is the Neighbourhood Justice Centre?
July 31, 2020
Learn

This report, funded by Victoria Law Foundation, highlights the particular legal needs experienced by the Victorian LGBTIQ population to support policy makers in better understanding.

July 20, 2020
Grants
Reflections on LGBTIQ Legal Need
July 20, 2020
Grants

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest report: Apples, Oranges and Lemons: The use and utility of administrative data in the Victorian legal assistance sector.

July 9, 2020
Research
Our new report explores administrative data in the Victorian legal assistance sector
July 9, 2020
Research

The new resources include a combination of topic outlines, practical tasks, and relevant recent case studies. Teachers can use these resources in their lessons, and students can use them for study and revision in lead up to their SACs and exams.

June 24, 2020
Learn
New Legal Studies resources available to support distance and classroom learning
June 24, 2020
Learn

While the issues of unfair fines, scams and discrimination are serious, VALS have released a series of videos taking a light-hearted look at the common legal problems that Aboriginal people face.

June 2, 2020
Learn
Shining a light on common legal problems Aboriginal people face
June 2, 2020
Learn

Our first online Law Week was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended a webinar, watched on-demand content, or signed up for a free legal consultation.

May 28, 2020
Event
That’s a wrap folks! – A thank you from the Executive Director for Law Week 2020
May 28, 2020
Event

Law Week 2020 officially begins today, and we’re very proud to say for the first time in the festival’s 40 year history, more than 130 events by organisations across Victoria are being delivered entirely online.

May 18, 2020
Event
Law Week 2020 is a go!
May 18, 2020
Event

We have remotely recorded the full session with Lynne Haultain and Mick Paskos, as they cover how to deal with media outlets and get your message across. The full video is available now.

May 5, 2020
Event
Learn how to manage media in our recorded Better Information Workshop
May 5, 2020
Event

To help meet the increased need for legal advice and support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Law Week - Victoria’s annual festival of the law - has moved completely online for the first time in its 40-year history.

May 4, 2020
Event
Law Week moves online to meet legal need during COVID-19
May 4, 2020
Event
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A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability is now available

The third report from the Public Understanding of Law Survey explores how attitudes, skills and confidence matter in satisfactorily resolving justiciable issues.