Fit and proper person

It is necessary for a person to satisfy the Board that they are of good fame and character and a fit and proper person.  

An applicant for admission must disclose details of any matters which might be relevant to the Board's consideration of whether or not he or she is a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession.

An applicant must also disclose any matters which a reasonable applicant would consider that the Board might regard as not being favourable to them when considering whether or not the applicant is a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession.

In determining what matter should be disclosed you must read the 

LACC Disclosure Guidelines for Applicants for Admission to the Legal Profession.

Additional information on an Early Assessment of Suitability application can be found here.

Suitability Templates

Disclosure Statement Template

Capacity Statement Template

Template Certificate Identifying Exhibit

New Zealand Practitioner Suitability Guide and Template for Admission

Public Notary Suitability Statutory Declaration July 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

 

I have uploaded a disclosure statement, will I receive a response?

You should allow a minimum of 10 business days for your disclosure statement to be fully reviewed. You will receive an email to confirm receipt and also when it has been assessed to advise approval or referral for further review.

Disclosure statements that have not provided a full and frank account of matters or are significant may require an applicant to file a further disclosure statement with additional material.

 

I have questions regarding disclosure, who should I contact?

Any questions regarding disclosure, capacity, or fitness should contact VLAB on 03 9604 2451 and select OPTION 3: Suitability.  

Alternatively, please email vlab@justice.vic.gov.au (External link).