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Law Institute of Victoria

140 William St, Level 13, Melbourne, Victoria, AU, 3000

Last Update: 2026-03-12

As the peak body for the Victorian legal profession, the LIV's vision is a community served by an ethical and trusted legal profession that defends the rule of law, safeguards the administration of justice and strives for access to justice for all. The LIV's purpose is to promote the highest standards of ethical and legal practice, education and service excellence in the practice and administration of law to ensure the community benefits from strong legal representation, effective advocacy and a fair and equitable legal and justice system. The LIV represents more than 21,500 lawyers and people working in the legal sector. The LIV has a long history of advocating for the rule of law, improved access to justice and effective administration of justice so that the Victorian community benefits from a fair and equitable justice system. The LIV advocates to improve the quality of legislation as it is drafted and before parliament, and how it operates once enacted. We also help educate the community about the law and its operation to strengthen social consensus. The LIV promotes and develops standards of best practice across the legal profession, including accreditation and specialisation in contemporary legal disciplines, with the aim of transforming, evolving and enhancing the performance and capability of our members through lifelong learning. This is to ensure that the community benefits from trusted legal advice and has confidence in the legal profession. The LIV also has a critical role in supporting the professional journeys of our members and the wider legal profession. We facilitate and connect communities of peers to foster a sense of collaboration and connection across the legal sector provide and embrace an inclusive culture that supports members from all backgrounds and experiences join and remain within the profession.