News for lawyers
Drop-in advice sessions for Panel Practitioners on ATLAS, fees and guidelines
Book in today for one-on-one advice from our practitioner support officers.
Providing client-centred support to address diverse needs – our 2023–24 annual report
Our 2023–24 annual report has now been tabled and highlights our services and activities for the year.
Fostering stronger relationships with panel practitioners
Meet our team of practitioner support officers.
Simon O’Halloran is enjoying regional opportunities in Wodonga
Newly appointed as deputy managing lawyer, Simon brings his experience in criminal law and establishing new legal services to the northeast.
Support for specialist accreditation in family law in 2025
Learn about our support program for lawyers applying for Law Institute of Victoria specialist accreditation in family law in 2025.
Costs barrier removed for victim-survivors of sexual harassment
A new law will mean victim-survivors of sexual harassment won’t have to pay their employer's costs if they lose.
Thriving through collaboration – celebrating one year of the Assessment and Referral Court in Bendigo
We expect more clients to experience the benefits of this therapeutic approach to justice as it continues its expansion across all Victorian headquarter courts.
Doing legal aid work
The work of private practitioners and community legal centres, as well as Victoria Legal Aid lawyers, enables us to help more people access legal services.
Practitioner panels
Practitioner panel are lists of lawyers who are approved to act in grants of legal aid for clients in family law, criminal law or child protection matters.
Partner firms we work with that provide legal aid
Use this directory to find private firms and practitioners registered to get a grant of legal assistance to run a case.
ATLAS updates and support
Updates about ATLAS, our online grants management system for practitioners.
Grants guidelines
The grants guidelines are set out in the VLA Handbook for lawyers. This includes how to apply for a grant of legal assistance and the guidelines and conditions of receiving a grant.
Grants enquiries
Contact details for enquiries about grants of legal assistance.
Practice resources
We have resources to support lawyers doing legal aid work.
Using the Victoria Legal Aid Family Dispute Resolution Service
Information about our family dispute resolution service that can help your clients resolve their family disputes.
Changes to our services due to COVID-19
This page has information for private practitioners about changes to our programs and processes due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Apply for a grant of legal aid
Register for or log in to our system to apply for a grant of legal aid.
Victoria Legal Aid 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.
How we are improving our services
Find out about the reviews and public consultations Victoria Legal Aid has undertaken to improve its services.
Law reform
We work to improve the law for all Victorians.
Staff only
This page contains links to remote applications for Victoria Legal Aid staff.
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