News for lawyers
Testing a new approach for family violence legal advice
We have seen promising results from a test project that used our Legal Help Chat service to provide legal advice to people experiencing or using family violence.
Needs of children at the centre of changes to family law
We welcome the family law changes effective from 6 May 2024.
The vital importance of remand services
We are working to provide more support for people facing remand, and for the lawyers who provide these services.
Providing earlier and holistic support for priority clients in family violence matters
We are expanding our funding guidelines for family violence intervention order matters to better meet the needs of people who need support.
Educating the sector on Victoria’s new bail laws
A special conference on Wurundjeri Country brought together representatives from across the justice and legal sectors to support implementation of the latest reforms to the Bail Act 1977 (Vic).
Tips for smooth grant application approvals in ATLAS
While many simplified grants are automatically approved, our grants management system (ATLAS) can stop grants for a variety of reasons. Learn more about how to avoid a negative assessment.
Expanding our guidelines to strengthen accountability and fairness in the criminal justice system
We are changing our not guilty guideline to better support people and communities who face systemic injustice.
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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