| All week
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| | Children's Court of Victoria Centenary Exhibition
This exhibition prepared in 2006, the court's centenary year, explores the fascinating history of this specialised court and of children's experience of the criminal justice and welfare systems. Recent developments and changes in the treatment of children are also explained. FREE www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au | Children's Court of Victoria 477 Lt Lonsdale St Melbourne |
| | Court Art Walk & Melbourne's Legal Precinct Map
Pick up your free tour booklet covering the art and architecture of the Children's, County, Federal and Magistrates' Courts and proceed to tour in your own time! Also get a free illustrated map of Melbourne’s legal landmarks, describing the history,
functions, and architecture of each of our most remarkable sites. FREE http://www.victorialaw.org.au/bookshop.asp | Information Victoria 505 Lt Collins St Melbourne |
| | Jury Service Exhibition
Find out what to expect if you are called for jury service. This colourful exhibition looks at jury service from a historical, contemporary and future perspective and the representation of juries in popular culture. FREE www.countycourt.vic.gov.au | County Court of Victoria 250 William St Melbourne |
| | Law Help Guide - free and low cost legal services
If you have a legal problem, this handy brochure tells you where you can go for help. Outlines the key agencies that provide the public with free or low cost legal advice. Listed are general and referral agencies (such as Victoria Legal Aid), more specialised legal agencies that deal with particular areas of law, and complaint investigation bodies. This new 6 page pamphlet can be downloaded from www.victorialawfoundation.org.au or printed copy available from Information Victoria tel 1300 366 356 FREE | Information Victoria, 505 Little Collins St, Melbourne |
| | Public Library Displays
Displays of legal resources and a range of free legal information brochures in libraries throughout the state. FREE | |
| | Supreme Court Exhibition
Documents the history and role of the court. Highlights the architecture and some of the court’s more famous jurists and cases.
FREE www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au | Banco rotunda, Supreme Court, 210 William St Melbourne |
| | Victoria Police Museum - School Tours
Book your school group in for a free guided tour of the Victoria Police Museum during Law Week.
Learn about arrest procedures and the role of police in a criminal investigation. Discuss different types of crime and their punishments and look at original objects relating to the history of policing in Victoria.
Admission: Free
Program times: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm during Law Week, May 11- 15
Duration: One hour (30 minute guided and 30 minute self guided tour of exhibition)
Maximum 25 students per group (minimum of 10 students)
Bookings phone: 9247 5304
Years 7 – 12
Free www.police.vic.gov.au/museum | Victoria Police Museum, Galleria Level, World Trade Centre Northbank (Enter via Siddeley St) 637 Flinders St Melbourne |
| | Women Barristers Then and Now Exhibition
Tracks key developments in the history of women barristers in Victoria, providing highlights of their personal experiences, challenges, significant achievements and contributions to the legal profession. FREE www.vicbar.com.au/wba | Queen Victoria Women's Centre 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000
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| 1000 | Parliament House tours
Guided tours at 10, 11, 12, 2, 3 and 3.45 of one hour duration weekdays only and no booking required. See both the Legislative Assembly and Council chambers of this most historic building. Cameras are permitted as Parliament is not sitting this
week. School Tours at 10, 11, 2 & 3 must be booked in advance tel 9651 8568 FREE www.parliament.vic.gov.au | Spring St Melbourne |
| 1000 | Victoria Police Museum
From the largest collection of Kelly Gang armour in Australia, Exhibition of Crime Scene Photographs to the latest CSI Forensic Technologies the Museum presents the visitor with an intriguing insight into the rich and diverse history of Victoria Police. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Group bookings tel 9247 5214 FREE www.police.vic.gov.au/museum | Victoria Police Museum, Galleria Level, World Trade Centre Northbank (Enter via Siddeley St) 637 Flinders St Melbourne |
| Monday 11 May
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| 1000 | Neighbourhood Justice Centre Open Day
Come along to the Neighbourhood Justice Centre's Open Day for Law Week. Take a tour of the centre, see a mock mediation in session and join us for lunch. Tours and mock mediation start at 10am and lunch at 12pm. FREE | Neighbourhood Justice Centre
241 Wellington Street, Collingwood
Phone: 9948 8777
Email: njc@justice.vic.gov.au |
| 1430 | Judicial Mediation: When Judges Act as Mediators
The Law Institute of Victoria not only represents the interests of those who work in the law, but also aims to ensure the community can easily access and navigate our complex legal system. During Law Week, the LIV will be holding the following free seminar:
Judicial Mediation: When Judges Act as Mediators for the Benefit of Citizens and Lawyers
The presentation will be a reflection of Justice Otis' wide-ranging experience as a judge mediator in the Court of Appeal in Quebec.
FREE www.liv.asn.au/events | LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne
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| 1500 | Do Animal Assistance Laws Have Enough Bite?
Assistance animals are indispensible for people who have certain disabilities such as vision loss, but what does the law think of them? Are they permitted in cafes? Theatres? Trains? Certain laws provide protection from discrimination for people using assistance animals. However, the protection is patchy and inconsistent. This is an excellent opportunity for employers, service providers, people relying on assistance animals, organisations that support assistance animal partnerships, animal assistance trainers and the wider community to learn more about the laws that govern assistance animals.
Bookings: 9654 8644 or solicitor@ddls.org.au. Assistance animals welcome! FREE http://www.communitylaw.org.au/ddls/cb_pages/law_week.php | Mezzanine, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
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| Tuesday 12 May
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| 0900 | Frankston Law Courts Tour
Tours of the Court building including Courtrooms and facilities. Groups will be addressed by a Registrar and then by a Magistrate where they will learn about the operations and jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court.
Booking essential 9784 5744
FREE www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au | 15 Fletcher Rd Frankston |
| 1000 | Protecting the rights of people with a decision-making disability
Office of the Public Advocate workshop for Health and Community Care Workers to explore practice issues related to autonomy, advocacy, risk and rights, guardianship and administration 10am – 2.30pm. Lunch included. Places limited. Bookings essential 9603 9566 Special Law Week price $25 www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au | Office of the Public Advocate, Level 5, 436 Lonsdale St Melbourne |
| 1030 | Safeguarding your savings
As people age many will seek assistance from family and others with the management of money and assets. This may include help with managing and selling property, paying bills, banking or providing money for shopping. This workshop for older Victorians will cover safeguards that can be put in place to protect their finances and assets. FREE www.cotavic.org.au/seniors_rights_victoria | Melbourne eastern suburb yet to be confirmed |
| 1300 | Screening of multimedia presentation - And What Do We Have Here?
The Women Barristers Association (WBA) warmly invites you to attend the launch of its new 30 minute multimedia slideshow, titled "And what do we have here?!" The first 25 women to sign the Victorian Bar Roll - some personal reminiscences".
This free screening will be part of Law Week on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at the Queen Victoria Women Centre, Victoria Room, at Level 4, 210 Lonsdale Street (between Swanston and Russell Streets) at 1pm.
There will be introductory remarks by Juliette Brodsky (slideshow co-producer and Victorian Bar oral history consultant) about the film at 1.15, followed by the screening which will conclude by 2 pm.
The exhibition "Victorian Women Barristers Then and Now" will also be on display at the Centre in the ground floor foyer during Law Week, in conjunction with an art exhibition by female artists which includes a sculpture of Flos Grieg.
Please bring your lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided. This event is open to the public and the legal profession are invited to attend.
RSVP to simonejacobson@vicbar.com.au
by Monday 11 May 2009.
Free | Queen Victoria Building 210 Lonsdale Street, (between Lonsdale and Swanston Streets) |
| 1400 | Legal Governance for community organisations: practical tips for new committee members
Joining the Committee of Management of your organisation may seem a daunting prospect. In this FREE seminar PilchConnect lawyers will discuss and demystify the duties and responsibilities of committee members and provide practical tips on best practice in this area.
Registration and light refreshements from 1.30pm, seminar from 2-3pm.
Places limited, bookings essential.
Tel. Chris Bell or Jean Thomson at Brimbank City Council on 9249 4772.
FREE www.pilchconnect.org.au | Errington Community Centre (Brimbank City Council)
Princess Street
St. Albans |
| 1430 | Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court Tour
Tour and talk with Magistrate Robert Kumar and Senior Registrar Rick Roberts, for further information tel Rick Roberts 9221 8900
FREE www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au | cnr Pearcedale and Dimboola Rds Broadmeadows
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| 1430 | Sunshine Magistrates' Court Tour
Guided tour of the Sunshine Magistrates' Court with talks by Court staff. Bookings required, for bookings and further information contact Lee Arbaci 9300 6200 FREE | 10 Foundry Rd, Sunshine |
| 1630 | Moot mediation: Hansel v Gretel
Hansel is suing Gretel. Brother suing sister - one half of the famous wicked-witch-defeating team is suing the other and all over an Owners' Corporation dispute. How will Gingerup Appartments be repaired? Who will pay? can mediation sort the problems and save their relationship? Free | Hearing room 2.1 at VCAT - 55 King Street Melbourne. |
| 1730 | Dancing with Lawyers: Towards a Federal Charter of Human Rights
Organised by the Juris Doctor Program at RMIT, the Centre for Human Rights Education (RMIT), and Liberty Vic, a panel of academics will consider the legal and community implications of adopting a federal charter of human rights. To be followed by drinks. Bookings are essential. Contact Dr. Liz Branigan: 9925 3153 Free | Storey Hall, RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne |
| 1730 | Ringwood Magistrates' Court Information Evening
This will be a great opportunity for those interested in a career in the Department of Justice to talk to people from Courts, Sheriffs and Community Corrections about their jobs. There will also be information available regarding what to do if you've been charged with an offence, how to get your driver's licence back after a drink driving offence, and much more! 5.30pm-8.30pm Inquiries: Colin Lavars 0407 098 249 or Rob Allen 9871 4409 Bookings not necessary FREE | 39 Ringwood St, Ringwood
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| 1800 | Melbourne Law School Juris Doctor Graduate Law Information session
Join us for the Melbourne JD Q&A at the Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne.Find out more about the law degree for graduates. Speaker: Associate Professor Pip Nicholson. 12th May, refreshments from 6pm for a 6.30 start. To register, please contact on 8344 8912 or email jd-law@unimelb.edu.au FREE www.jd.law.unimelb.edu.au | Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street Carlton |
| 1800 | Melbourne lawyers working pro bono against the death penalty
A panel of Melbourne lawyers will present their knowledge and experience of death penalty cases in the Asia-Pacific and the US. FREE http://www.pilch.org.au/reprievepanel/ | Clayton Utz, Level 18, 333 Collins St |
| 1830 | Owners Corporation Information Session
This 2 hour session is for anyone interested in learning more about owners corporations. There will be an overview of the new Act, tips on how to get the best out of your owners corporation, the new forms, and an opportunity to ask questions Free www.consumer.vic.gov.au | Consumer Affairs Victoria. Level 2 media centre, 121 Exhibition St Melbourne |
| Wednesday 13 May
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| 0900 | Frankston Law Courts Tour
Tours of the Court building including Courtrooms and facilities. Groups will be addressed by a Registrar and then by a Magistrate where they will learn about the operations and jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court.
Booking essential 9784 5744
FREE www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au | 15 Fletcher Rd Frankston |
| 0900 | The law - working for you at work
The Law Institute of Victoria presents a free seminar focussing on "The law - working for you at work". A range of speakers will share their knowledge and expertise on: Insights into The Flexible workplace; Unfair and Unlawful termination; and Employment law as a career. For further information contact events@liv.asn.au FREE www.liv.asn.au/events | Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke St Melbourne |
| 1000 | Family Law, Defactos: Updates You Should Be Aware Of
Considerable changes in the law as it affects couples (whether married or in a de facto relationship). This seminar addresses these changes including developments in intervention orders. Free | Hutchinson Legal
10-12 Warrandyte Road
RINGWOOD VIC 3134 |
| 1000 | Paralegal Careers Forum
Victoria University and the Law Institute of Victoria are hosting a forum for Years 10-12 students featuring a wide range of speakers from the legal profession discussing paralegal careers. 10AM - 1PM. Inquiries 99198804 or email admin.legal@vu.edu.au FREE FREE | Victoria University, Convention Centre, 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine. |
| 1030 | Older Residents & the Law
Rob Phillips, a solicitor, barrister, elder law consultant, and author of the book 'Older Residents & the Law' (published by Victoria Law Foundation) will present this 'Need to Know' information session on your legal rights regarding accommodation & care options in Victoria. FREE www.cotavic.org.au/seniors | COTA meeting room, 4th Floor, Block Arcade, 98 Elizabeth St Melbourne |
| 1200 | Mental Health - A Legal Perspective
An interactive forum focusing on mental health and the law; speakers will include a senior lawyer from the Mental Health Review Board and a legal prosecution specialist working in the area of mental impairment. FREE. | Law lecture Theatre,Victoria University, Queen street campus (295 Queen Street- access from Lt Lonsdale Street, from 12noon until 1pm) |
| 1200 | The Victorian Small Business Commissioner and the ACCC
The role of the Small Business Commissioner in promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business; through mediation and dispute resolution; investigation; information and education, and the review of government practices that affect small business; and the role of the ACCC with a particular focus on scams. FREE www.accc.gov.au; www.sbc.vic.gov.au/ | Victorian Consumer and Business Centre, 113 Exhibition St, Melbourne |
| 1300 | Sort It! - mobile phone and credit card debts
Workshop for VCE students using role plays to explore “Alternative Dispute Resolution”. Case studies based on real disputes brought by young consumers to the Ombudsman. Stories concern mobile phones and credit cards and highlight the dangers of falling into debt. Includes free copy of ‘Sort It!’ publication. 1pm-2.15pm Bookings essential tel 9613 7342 FREE www.fos.org.au/sortit | State Library Theatrette, Swanston St (enter from LaTrobe St), Melbourne |
| 1300 | State Library of Victoria 'Everybody's Law Collection'
Introduction to Victoria’s public law collection. Did you know the Library has one of
the largest publicly accessible law collections in Victoria? Find out how to access
up-to-date legal information in print and electronic formats. Library tour (1hr), and activities session (1hr) will be held 1.00-3.00pm. The two parts are related but you don’t have to stay for both parts. Meet in Foyer. Telephone bookings 8664 7099 FREE www.slv.vic.gov.au | State Library of
Victoria 328
Swanston Street
(cnr LaTrobe St)
Melbourne
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| 1430 | Out of Prison, Out of Work: Criminal records and what they mean for employment
VACRO presents a panel session which will provide insight into the use of criminal record checks and how this potentially affects employment. The panel will discuss a series of issues relating to criminal record checks with implications for law makers, employees and employers. This panel will run from 2.30pm - 4.30pm FREE www.vacro.org.au | Neighbourhood Justice Centre, 241 Wellington St Collingwood |
| 1430 | Sunshine Magistrates' Court Tour
Guided tour of the Sunshine Magistrates' Court with talks by Court staff. Bookings required, for bookings and further information contact Lee Arbaci 9300 6200 FREE | 10 Foundry Rd, Sunshine |
| 1630 | Careers in Law Expo
Interested in pursuing a career in the Law? Want to know more about working in the legal industry? What different jobs involve? Come to the careers expo sponsored by the Law Institute of Victoria and RMIT University to hear a range of speakers and talk with staff from education and training organisations. Bookings essential contact Leanne Newson tel 9607 9468 or email lnewson@liv.asn.au FREE | RMIT, Storey Hall, 342 Swanston St Melbourne |
| 1800 | Monash Great Law Week Debate
Witness two teams of internationally respected Monash Law graduates debate the highly topical issue "They're not morons": governments should butt out of young peoples lives. FREE www.law.monash.edu.au | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St, Southbank |
| 1830 | Working with your lawyer - community discussion
The Legal Services Commissioner is the single gateway for the fair, independent and efficient handling of complaints against lawyers. A healthy working relationship between a client and their lawyer is important to help prevent complaints. Clients need to know what services they can expect, and what is expected of them in return. This public seminar will help explain how to build such a relationship with a lawyer. Free | The Caroline Springs Library
193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd (Corner of Lake St)
Caroline Springs |
| Thursday 14 May
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| | Victoria Police Museum - Evening Opening
To coincide with Law Week, the Victoria Police Museum will be open until 7pm on Thursday the 14th of May.
Learn about the history of policing in Victoria and see original objects related to some of Victoria’s most famous criminal cases including the Hoddle Street Murders and Russell Street Bombing.
Admission is free.
Free www.police.vic.gov.au/museum | Victoria Police Museum, Galleria Level, World Trade Centre Northbank (Enter via Siddeley St) 637 Flinders St Melbourne, Phone: 03 9247 5304 or 9247 5215 |
| 1030 | Safeguarding your savings
As people age many will seek assistance from family and others with the management of money and assets. This may include help with managing and selling property, paying bills, doing the banking or providing money for shopping. This workshop for older Victorians will cover safeguards that can be put in place to protect finances and assets. FREE www.cotavic.org.au/seniors_rights_victoria | Council on the Ageing (COTA) 4/98 Elizabeth St,
Melbourne |
| 1200 | Landlord Workshop with Consumer Affairs
Do you want to know more about renting a private property? Managing a rooming house? Managing a caravan park? Letting out rooms to four or more people in your house? renting to students? If you do, then this 2 hour information session could be what you need. Free www.consumer.vic.gov.au | Consumer Affairs Victoria,
Level 2 Media Centre, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne |
| 1400 | Enduring Powers of Attorney Seminar
Office of the Public Advocate seminar led by Advocate/Guardian. Includes DVD explaining what to do now to prepare for the future. 2 - 4pm places limited. Bookings essential 9603 9566 FREE www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au | Office of the Public Advocate, Level 5, 436 Lonsdale St Melbourne |
| 1400 | Is the law working for you?
A lively discussion about access to the law for people with a disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Hosted by Victoria Legal Aid from 2pm - 4pm. Tel Erin Wilkinson for inquiries on 9269 0562 FREE | Multi-cultural hub,
506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne |
| 1430 | Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court Tour
Tour and talk with Magistrate Robert Kumar and Senior Registrar Rick Roberts, for further information tel Rick Roberts 9221 8900
FREE www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au | cnr Pearcedale and Dimboola Rds Broadmeadows
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| 1730 | Realities of Practice
The Law Institute of Victoria, Young Lawyers section invites law students to attend this panel style discussion on the “Realities of Practice”, an exposé on what it is really like to work in various legal positions. For more information contact events@liv.asn.au FREE www.liv.asn.au/events | Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke St Melbourne |
| 1800 | Animal Law 101: Australian and International Perspectives
This event is a collaboration between Lawyers for Animals, Voiceless and the pro bono animal law service at PILCH (PALS@PILCH), and forms part of Voiceless' 2009 Animal Law Lecture Series. The keynote speaker is Bruce Wagman, a partner in the US firm Schiff Hardin, Chief Outside Litigation Counsel for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and co-editor of America's first animal law casebook. Bruce's speech will be followed by a panel discussion involving Graeme McEwen (chair of the Barristers' Animal Welfare Panel) and Katrina Sharman (Corporate Counsel for Voiceless). FREE but gold coin donations welcome | Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Level 50, 600 Bourke St Melbourne |
| 1800 | Expression, Authenticity and Appearance
Craft Victoria presents a free information session for practitioners on protecting your intellectual property with copyright, trade marks and registered designs.
Speakers include:
Emma Iles, Solicitor, Freehills
Deborah Bell, Solicitor, Freehills Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
Thor North, Senior Associate, Freehills Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
Time: 6-7pm
Places are limited; Bookings essential on 03 9650 7775.
Free www.craftvic.asn.au | Craft Victoria, 31 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| Friday 15 May
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| | Grandparents Make a Difference: Free Family Law Workshop
Peninsula Community Legal Centre will host a workshop that will help participants to understand the family law system and will be particularly relevant for those seeking contact with, or caring for, grandchildren who are unable to live with their parents. The workshop will be held at two convenient times at 10am and 1:30pm.To book, please call 9783 3600. Free pclc@pclc.org.au | Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Rosebud Branch
1375 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Melways Reference: 170 B1
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| 0700 | VCLSS Women and the Law Breakfast
The Breakfast promotes the achievements of women in the legal community and provides a networking opportunity for students and legal professionals.
Each year, thanks to our sponsors Maurice Blackburn we welcome three inspirational women who have made unique career breakthroughs in the legal profession.
Judge Rachelle Lewitan AM
Alexandra Richards QC
Meg O’ Brien
$20 for students and $35 for professionals www.monashlss.asn.au | Park Hyatt
1 Parliament Square
Melbourne |
| 0730 | PILCH Walk For Justice 2009
In conjunction with the London Legal Walk and QPILCH and PIAC NSW, PILCH Vic. will again host the 2009 Walk for Justice. Following the official opening of the Walk on the steps of Parliament at 7.30am, our patrons will lead participants along the Yarra River and through the legal precinct to finish in the in the shadow of the High Court of Australia. At the finish line there will be breakfast for all participants to enjoy before heading into the office. 1hr duration. The Walk will raise money for PILCH and its various public interest schemes. Cost to be confirmed www.pilch.org.au | Melbourne City |
| 1000 | "Should I Go Bankrupt?" Bankruptcy: A Brief Overview
In these financially challenging times you (or someone you know) may be considering the option of bankruptcy. Some of the dangers/pitfalls to be considered will be addressed at this seminar. Free | Hutchinson Legal
10-12 Warrandyte Road
RINGWOOD VIC 3134 |
| 1100 | Consumer Affairs & Signing of Contracts
An information session on things we need to be aware of when signing contracts when purchasing items or services. Free www.vicdeaf.com.au | JML Centre
Level 3, Vicdeaf
340 Albert St.
East Melbourne 3002 |
| 1300 | State Library of Victoria 'Everybody's Law Collection'
Introduction to Victoria’s public law collection. Did you know the Library has one of
the largest publicly accessible law collections in Victoria? Find out how to access
up-to-date legal information in print and electronic formats. Library tour (1hr), and activities session (1hr) will be held 1.00-3.00pm. The two parts are related but you don’t have to stay for both parts. Meet in Foyer. Telephone bookings 8664 7099 FREE www.slv.vic.gov.au | State Library of
Victoria 328
Swanston Street
(cnr LaTrobe St)
Melbourne
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| 1500 | Moorabbin Justice Centre Tour
Guided tour of the Court including talks by Court staff. Bookings required. For bookings and further information contact Siobhan Ebert on 9090 8000
FREE | 1140 Nepean Hwy, Highett |
| 1900 | The 3rd Annual Search for the Smartest Law Firm
Search for the Smartest Law Firm is a gala event guaranteed to have this city’s most pre-eminent legal minds furrowing their brows and squirming in their seats. The perfect way to end Law Week!
A high end trivia night involving up to 400 top lawyers and barristers, Search for the Smartest Law Firm promises to be a night of riotous entertainment, delectable food, scintillating conversations and mind-numbingly good prizes and give-aways…
All in aid of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Human Rights Law Program.
$65 inc 3 course dinner, entertainment & trivia www.asrc.org.au | At one of Melbourne's most glamourous and sophisticated venues of course! Stay tuned for more details. |
| 1930 | Sisters in Crime - Justice in Fact & Fiction
Sue Turnbull speaks to Chloe Hooper & Fiona McIntosh about the similarities and disparities of writing crime fiction & true crime. Chloe is the author of A Child's Book of True Crime and The Tall Man. Fiona writes the Jack Hawksworth series. Plus launch of Sue Bursztynski’s book Crime Time. $5/$10 (non-members) http://home.vicnet.net.au/~sincoz/ | Bell’s Hotel, 157 Moray St., South Melbourne (cnr Coventry). Free on-street parking after 6pm. For dinner from 6.30pm, book with Bell’s: 9690 4511
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| Saturday 16 May
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| 0930 | Courts Open Day
***Supreme Court 10am - 1pm: Open for inspection. Meet a judge and other court officers who will answer questions and welcome visitors through the courtrooms and elegant domed library. Dungeon Tours every half hour limited to 9 visitors per tour, bookings available on day. Also on show: Supreme Court Exhibition ***County Court
9.30am-2pm: Meet the Juries Commissioner who will explain the jury process and empanel a jury, Alternative Dispute Resolution information session with Q&A, How does a Koori Court operate? Session, Sentencing Exercise, and Tour of the court complex. Also on show: Jury Service Exhibition. ***Magistrates' Court 10am-12pm: Mock Hearing explaining how the court works including cells tour, Meet Chief Magistrate Ian Gray who will award the winners of the Law Week School Poster Competition. Also on show: 170th Anniversary Exhibition and School Poster Competition Exhibition. ***Children's Court 12pm-1pm: Meet the President, Judge Paul Grant who will explain how this court works in sentencing young offenders, including cells tour. Also on show: Children's Court of Victoria Centenary Exhibition. FREE www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au, www.countycourt.vic.gov.au, www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au, www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au | Supreme, County and Magistrates’ Courts cnr William and Lonsdale Sts Melbourne, Children's Court 477 Lt Lonsdale St Melbourne |
| 1000 | Kilmore Court House Law Day
Take a tour of Kilmore's historical court house and have your picture taken as the Judge or the Convict. We have an interesting program of speakers, a sausage sizzle and a wealth of information about law in Victoria. free nil | Kilmore Court House is on the north side of the main road as you go through the town. Look for our signs! |
| 1030 | Planning for a secure future
Our population is aging and living longer. Our community is now facing new challenges and opportunities to meet the needs of an older population. The Law Institute of Victoria is hosting a free series of seminars entitled Planning for a secure future.
Funded by Victoria Law Foundation, these seminars aim to provide members of the public with information on legal issues that you, your friends and family may need to consider in relation to living longer.
Topics discussed include what should be considered when making a will and issues surrounding powers of attorney. FREE http://www.liv.asn.au/events/calendar/20090516_elder.html | Lecture Theatre, Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne |
| 1400 | Law Makers & Law Breakers at Melb Cemetery
Helen Harris OAM of Melbourne Cemetery Tours leads this fascinating tour of Melbourne General Cemetery, looking at some of the many people associated with the law, in one way or the other! Bookings essential 9890 9288 $20 or $15 concession www.tinyurl.com/327oup | Melbourne General Cemetery, College Cres, Carlton
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| Sunday 17 May
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| 1100 | The Tragic '20s tour of Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
The 1920s was an era of unparalleled tragedy in Melbourne. The function of the Coroner was to inquire into these tragic deaths making a fascinating tour of the historic Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery featuring those who lost their lives in the tragic '20s. Bookings essential 5420 7671 or online $10 inc refreshments www.focrc.org/tours.htm | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Rd, Cheltenham (opp Cheltenham Railway Station) |
| 1400 | Brighton General Cemetery Tour
Brighton Cemetorians will lead you to the graves of persons involved with ‘Upholding the Law’, victims of some fascinating crimes and tragedies and the notorious Squizzy Taylor Non Members $10, Members $8 www.brightoncemetorians.org | Brighton General Cemetery cnr North & Hawthorn Rds Caulfield Sth (meet inside North Rd gates) |
| 1400 | The Trials of Ned Kelly - St Kilda Cemetery Tour
Conducted by Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Inc, this tour will focus on the life and death of the infamous Ned Kelly. $10 inc refreshments www.foskc.org | St Kilda Cemetery, cnr Dandenong Rd & Hotham St, St Kilda East (meet at Dandenong Rd entrance) |
| To be confirmed
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| | Enduring Powers of Attorney - Talk Back Radio
Talk Back Radio discussion of Enduring Powers of Attorney for the General Public. Interview with Advocate/Guardian FREE www.publicadvocate.vic.org.au | Radio Station and program to be confirmed |
| 0900 | Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission(AIRC) is an independent, national tribunal dealing with employment issues.
The work of the AIRC includes industrial dispute resolution; unfair and unlawful dismissal; awards; and industrial action. TBC www.airc.gov.au | To be confirmed. |
| 1300 | Career Paths of Women in the Law
Victorian Women Lawyers in celebrating the achievements of women in the law, present three inspiring women with successful legal careers. A light hearted and informative discussion will ensue, with a sharing of experiences and tips for those similarly aspiring to a brilliant career in law. Bookings essential, details coming soon. 1 - 2pm FREE www.vwl.asn.au | CBD venue to be confirmed |
| 1800 | Law Week Oration
Hosted by Victoria Law Foundation and Melbourne Law School with distinguished orator to be confirmed. FREE | Melbourne Law School 185 Pelham St Carlton |
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