Apply for admission as an Australian Lawyer

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board is a statutory body which performs functions associated with the admission of lawyers in Victoria in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (External link).

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Admissions Calendar

Admission Ceremonies

Admissions will have a maximum of 50 applicants per ceremony with one mover and two guests per admittee. Guest numbers are to be strictly adhered to as additional guests will not be accommodated. In-person and paper admission dates and times are subject to change at short notice.

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UPCOMING DATES 
11 NovemberPaper admission closes at 9 am
13 NovemberNew Zealand Practitioner fee due
19 NovemberIn-Person Admission (full)
2 DecemberNew Zealand Practitioner Admission
10 December In-Person Admission

 

 

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Admission ceremonies

The next available in-person admission is scheduled for Tuesday 10 December 2024.

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Australia UK Free Trade Agreement

The agreement contains commitments to reform legal services provisions and drive collaboration between regulators with the aim of addressing remaining barriers to practise as a local lawyer in the other country's territory.

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Victorian drivers license update

If you are using a Victorian driver's license as part of your identity documents, you must also supply the card number.

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VLAB office

Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm weekdays (excluding  public holidays).  

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