News for lawyers
New and increased panel practitioner fees in 2025
We are responding to feedback from panel practitioners by introducing a range of new and increased fees for criminal law and family law work.
Hearing and believing people with lived experience of compulsory mental health treatment
Sixteen people with experiences of compulsory treatment have shared their stories to support ongoing reform of Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system.
New Financial Assistance Scheme for Victims of Crime
The Victims Legal Service will assist victims of crime to apply for financial assistance through the new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
Our Client Safety Framework training supports you when working with people experiencing or using family violence
Our Client Safety Framework training helps legal staff recognise the nature and dynamics of family violence, identify the risks and respond appropriately.
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.
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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