In need of legal help?
Making learning about the law easy, Victorian Law Week’s program of events is an expansive range of informative and entertaining topics.
From notable discussions about associates in the courtroom to an eye-opening look at the Protest Melbourne exhibition, consider each individual’s interests to pique, all in the name of the law.
Below, catch a glimpse into Victorian Law Week’s in-person and online offerings:
Free no-obligation will review with an experienced lawyer
A person’s will is no easy discussion. That’s why the team at Grainger Legal, a locally owned law firm in regional Victoria, are taking the burden out of preparing a will.
Offering free, no-obligation appointments, Grainger Legal’s experienced lawyers will review or draft your will, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
As review appointments would normally be charged at a fixed rate of $150, this event is an amazing opportunity!
Registrations are essential online, via phone (5407 0161), or email (info@graingerlegal.com.au).
When: Running throughout the week, from 9am to 5pm
Cost: Free event
Location: Online
Protest Melbourne exhibition
Have you ever wondered about the importance of the right to protest in a democracy?
The Protest Melbourne exhibition answers all your questions through a historical and current showcase of protests past.
From the 1840s when Melburnians agitated for the right to vote, to more recent rallies in support of climate action, this thought-provoking event attempts to discover the significance of the right to protest.
When: Open throughout the week, from 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free event
Location: Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring St, Melbourne
Get ‘court’ at the Shepparton Library
Leading Senior Constable Chris Cole will be at the Shepparton Library to provide valuable teachings on the role of the police prosecutor.
Mr Cole’s valuable insight covers a range of topics and gives an in-depth look at the operations of the Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court and Specialist Family Violence Court.
Bookings can be made via phone 1300 374 765 or email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au
When: Thursday, May 18, from 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free
Location: Shepparton Library
Got a fine? Talk to Victoria Legal Aid at Tatura Library
Having trouble paying for Victorian fines?
Think your behaviour that led to said fine wasn’t law-breaking?
Special circumstances that made breaking the law out of your control or understandable?
Look no further than this workshop.
Tatura Library will host a free, confidential 30-minute conversation with a Victoria Legal Aid lawyer to assist you in understanding your options and developing strategies for how to deal with your fines.
Limited availability, register now by calling Victoria Legal Aid in Shepparton on 5823 6200
When: Thursday, May 18, from 2pm to 5pm
Cost: Free
Location: Tatura Library
What’s it like to be an associate to a judge?
A panel of County Court of Victoria associates is giving a behind-the-scenes look into the world of an associate.
Drawing on the associates’ personal experiences, this insightful discussion capitalises on the differing roles in the court of law.
When: On demand
Cost: Free
Location: Online
