This edition includes our new guidance on confidentiality and its exceptions, our early SLP survey findings - and more.
2024 Risk Outlook
Earlier this month, we released our 2024 Risk Outlook, highlighting key risks in Victoria’s legal profession.
Commissioner Update - June 2024
In this issue we launch the Risk Outlook 2024 and the Lawyer Wellbeing Theory of Change project. Also, see a reminder to renew your PC and complete the SLP survey.
Commissioner Update - March 2024
In this issue: Safeguarding against cybercrime | Wellness for Law Forum | PC renewal | SLP survey | End of CPD year | End of trust year and more.
New study invites lawyers to share their views on wellbeing and workplace culture
The study is being led by researchers from the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne, with support from the VLSB+C and key legal regulatory bodies in New South Wales and Western Australia.
Wellness for Law Forum returns in February
As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of wellbeing within the legal community, we're joining the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) in supporting this unique annual gathering of academics, lawyers and law students.
Public statement about Spiros Kalotihos
We advise that Spiros Kalotihos is not a registered legal practitioner. He cannot engage in any type of legal practice or represent that he is entitled to do so.
Commissioner Update - December 2023
In this issue: Cybersecurity | Annual report highlights | Detailed SLP survey results | Exploring legal costs | Keeping Women Out of the Justice System | Sexual harassment positive duty and more.
Early career lawyers’ experiences of supervised legal practice: 2023 survey
As part of the annual practising certificate renewal period we survey Victorian lawyers to find out more about their working lives.