Law Week makes it easy to find answers to legal questions, understand your rights and discover what help is available.
Find free online or in-person events
Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2022
About Victorian Law Week
At its heart, Victorian Law Week is a program for everyday Victorians. Find out if the issues you’re facing can be solved legally. Understand your rights, find answers and discover what help is available.
2022 Program
With over 150 events online, in Melbourne and across regional Victoria, there is bound to be a Law Week event near you. Use our interactive map or filter events to find a topic that is relevant to you, your needs and your life.
Schools Program
Want to know what it’s like to study law at university? Curious about a career in the courts? Or maybe you’d like to step inside a courtroom and see what a trial is really like?
What’s on at Law Week
Protestors rights – human rights and civil liberties in Victoria
What can you do, and what can’t you do? In this Law Institute of Victoria Free Public Webinar, learn about your rights as a protester in Victoria.
Family violence – how can you get help?
Family violence is not okay. What laws are in place to help protect a person or family member who is suffering family violence?
Do you have legal concerns?
Visit Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre where Deakin Law Clinic staff and students can help you.
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