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RegulationSteps to qualified practice, practising certificates, CPD compliance, acts, regulations and forms, trust accounts, NLPR.
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Careers CentreInformation about getting a degree, admission to practice, tips on managing your career, types of practice and jobs board locums and more.
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Continuing Professional DevelopmentLearn about the LIV comprehensive range of development programs and services.
Online LearningOver 200 online courses to update your skills and knowledge at home, in the office and at a time that suits you.
Education ProductsFind courses on MP3 Audio, CDs, DVDs and Conference and Seminar Papers. Download to get your CPD units.
Accredited SpecialisationThe LIV's Accredited Specialisation program has operated for over 20 years.
EventsEnhance your professional experience and networks by attending the various events organised by the Law Institute of Victoria.
LIV AwardsNominate your peers for the LIV Awards, explore past awards recipients and celebrate excellence of lawyers in your community.
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LibraryAssistance with your research needs and information about the library and research training courses.
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LIJ (Law Institute Journal)Read the current and past editions of this award winning LIJ.
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Choosing a LawyerProvides a guideline on what to consider when selecting a lawyer.
Legal Fact SheetsThese legal fact sheets will guide you down the right path.
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Real LawOur RealLaw stories showcase some of the great work that Lawyers are doing within the community.
Submissions, Projects and InitiativesAccess past and archived submissions and the latest LIV advocacy and policy projects.
Legal ArchiveAre you trying to locate a file that was held by a firm that has now closed, such as a Will?
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Trust Account StationeryFind a comprehensive range of publications to successfully run your practice.
Acts and LegislationThe LIV sells commercially published annotated Acts, Regulations and Bills.
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