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New Lawyers Program

New Lawyers Program. Be an advocate. Stand for something.

The New Lawyers Program is offered to first and second year lawyers over two years. It is a unique opportunity to:

  • undertake appearance work in courts and tribunals
  • interact with clients on a daily basis
  • undertake casework and conduct advice clinics
  • work closely with expert lawyers across our program areas
  • participate in our professional legal education activities
  • assist with law reform and community legal education.

More information

Current new lawyers

2011 New Lawyer Program Participants
Back row L-R: Gregory Buchhorn, Natalie Purcell, Helena Davidson, Melissa Chung, Erica Contini, Andreea Lachsz, Fleur Holyland
Front row L-R: Belinda La Rocca, Daniel Hagan, Emma King, Tazmyn Jewell

Contact

For more information, contact Jackie Mansie, New Lawyers Program Resourcing Co-ordinator – email nlp@vla.vic.gov.au.