Disclaimer: The material in this print-out relates to the law as it applies in the state of Victoria. It is intended as a general guide only. Readers should not act on the basis of any material in this print-out without getting legal advice about their own particular situations. Victoria Legal Aid disclaims any liability howsoever caused to any person in respect of any action taken in reliance on the contents of the publication.

We help Victorians with their legal problems and represent those who need it most. Find legal answers, chat with us online, or call us. You can speak to us in English or ask for an interpreter. You can also find more legal information at www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

New talent for our Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List

The private Bar plays an instrumental role in providing quality representation to the thousands of people whose defence is funded by Victoria Legal Aid each year, and we welcome a number of new lawyers to our Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List.

Published:
Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 4:10 am

The private Bar plays an instrumental role in providing quality representation to the thousands of people whose defence is funded by Victoria Legal Aid each year.

Barrister quality is fundamental. It ensures high quality representation and well run trials that benefit our clients, the courts and the community.

Victoria Legal Aid is responsible for providing legal aid in the most effective, efficient and economic manner. This includes ensuring quality advocacy for legally aided clients.

The Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List provides oversight regarding the quality of barristers appearing in criminal trials.

We congratulate the following barristers who have been accepted onto the Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List:

We welcome these barristers and look forward to their contribution in helping deliver quality legal aid services to our clients and the community.

Expressions of interest

Expressions of interest for membership of the list can be made at any time. These will be assessed as part of the quarterly assessment cycle.

We will publish the dates for the next assessment in February 2022.

More information

Find out who is on the list.

How to apply.

What are the entry requirements and assessment guidelines.

Contact

For more information about the list, please contact Co-ordinator, Major Criminal Cases via email preferredbarristerlist@vla.vic.gov.au or phone: (03) 9606 5224.

Updated