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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.
News
Protect your law practice from cyberattacks
Implementing appropriate cybersecurity protocols is essential for competent practice management. Here's what you need to do.
Grants
Modelling change: how VLSB+C funding helped over 700 women and girls access justice
A new report highlights the success of our grants program in empowering organisations to develop and implement programs addressing the root causes of female incarceration and reoffending.
Media
Women lawyers still on the rise in Victoria
The number of women practising law in Victoria has topped 54 per cent of all registered lawyers, according to new data published in the latest annual report from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C).
Media
Allegations of misappropriation of investment funds by Mr John Adams (deceased) of AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers
The VLSB+C is aware of allegations of misappropriation of investment funds by Mr John Adams (deceased) of AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers.
Media
VLSB+C statement on outcome of investigation into conduct of lawyer Tass Antos
Please note this statement includes the name of a deceased First Nations person. Her name is used with the permission of her family.
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Generative AI and Lawyers
We continue to watch with interest the development of AI tools, noting both their potential benefits and risks in legal practice.
News
Commissioner Update - September 2023
In this issue: announcing a record grants round | Building First Nations cultural capability | Generative AI and lawyers | Guidance on labour hire arrangements and more.
Media
Climate justice a hot topic in record grants round
We're investing a record $8 million in community-led projects that will deliver fairer and more accessible justice where it is needed most.
News
Introducing our Access to Justice Policy Statement
As well as protecting and empowering consumers, and improving legal practice and ethics, the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has a third area of responsibility: to improve access to justice.