Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) runs the accredited specialisation scheme to recognise lawyers who have demonstrated superior knowledge, experience and proficiency in a particular area of law.
We recognise the value of the specialisation program as a means of ensuring quality legal representation for our clients. This is reflected in the fact that entry requirements for our section 29A panels allow a more streamlined application pathway for accredited specialists.
Specialisation is also a great way for lawyers to advance their career and update their legal skills.
Victoria Legal Aid currently has 52 accredited criminal law specialists, 10 accredited family law specialists, 21 accredited children's law specialists, 2 accredited immigration law specialists and one accredited administrative law specialist.
Study support offered in 2025
In 2025 we are offering a study support program for community legal centre and Victoria Legal Aid panel lawyers undertaking specialist accreditation in family law. Our program is also open to lawyers who are applying for entry onto a panel.
We recognise that specialisation is an opportunity to develop not only individual skills and expertise but to build on collective knowledge and skills, that have direct benefit to our clients. Victoria Legal Aid is again offering a program made up of:
- weekly study group sessions
- access to study resources.
The study programs will commence in late January 2025.
This is a great opportunity for specialisation candidates to collaborate and share their knowledge, experience and resources leading up to the exams.
Contact
Lawyers wanting to join the family law study support program, please contact Simon MacDonald via email Simon.MacDonald@vla.vic.gov.au
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