ATLAS is our online system for practitioners to lodge and track legal aid applications. All applications for grants of legal assistance, extensions of assistance and claims must be submitted via ATLAS.
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VLA Handbook for Lawyers
The VLA Handbook for Lawyers sets out how apply for a grant of legal assistance and the guidelines and conditions of receiving a grant. It also explains the payment structure for private lawyers who perform legal aid work.
Changes to fees are archived on the Archived versions of the handbook page.
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Grants and Quality Assurance
Email – grants@vla.vic.gov.au
Phone – (03) 9269 0600 between 8.45 am and 5.15 pm weekdays
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