Attend events aimed at broadening knowledge of the law and legal practice, and earn CPD points for attendance at qualifying VWL events.
Connect with colleagues in the legal profession and other professional associations – such as the Women Barristers’ Association and Women in Finance – via networking events and cross-industry conferences.
CURRENT EVENTS
30 Years of VWL: VWL & AML Womens History Trivia Night 2026
Date
30 July 2026
Time
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue
La Di Da, 577 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
As part of the Victorian Women Lawyers' 30th anniversary, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee are excited to invite you to our second ever trivia night, with thanks to our Sponsor, Australian Migration Lawyers.
Join us for a night of clever questions, inspiring stories and friendly trivia rivalry to celebrate trailblazing women and peoples of diverse genders, identities and backgrounds who challenged the status quo and shaped our legal history.
If you think you’ve got a case for first place, gather your best legal minds or join a team for a night of clever questions, inspiring stories and friendly rivalry - and see if you can deliver a winning verdict!
Drinks and canapes are included with ticket purchase.
$30 for individual VWL members
$55 for individual non-members
$240 per table* (up to 8)
If registering a full table (8 members) please email [email protected] to place a booking. Please state team members names and membership type (VWL/Non member).
If you are registering for 7 people or less, please fill out one registration form with all team members. You may be joined with other attendees.
Join us for a night of clever questions, inspiring stories and friendly trivia rivalry to celebrate trailblazing women and peoples of diverse genders, identities and backgrounds who challenged the status quo and shaped our legal history.
If you think you’ve got a case for first place, gather your best legal minds or join a team for a night of clever questions, inspiring stories and friendly rivalry - and see if you can deliver a winning verdict!
Drinks and canapes are included with ticket purchase.
$30 for individual VWL members
$55 for individual non-members
$240 per table* (up to 8)
If registering a full table (8 members) please email [email protected] to place a booking. Please state team members names and membership type (VWL/Non member).
If you are registering for 7 people or less, please fill out one registration form with all team members. You may be joined with other attendees.
VWL & WBA Mentoring Program 2026 - Launch Night
Date
05 August 2026
Time
5.30pm for a 6:00pm start - 8:00pm
Venue
K&L Gates, Rialto Tower, Level 25/235 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000
Join the Victorian Women Lawyers (VWL) and the Women Barristers’ Association (WBA) for the official launch of VWL’s Mentoring Program for 2026.
Attendees will hear from an esteemed panel as they share insights on their own mentoring journeys and their roles as mentors and mentees. The panel includes the Honourable Justice Andrea Tsalamandris of the Supreme Court of Victoria sitting in the Common Law Division, barrister Catherine Devine who alongside her career at the Bar, in 2026 commenced “Cath's Crew”, an informal mentoring scheme for female First Generation law students with an interest in family law, and Senior Associate Selin Hasap from K&L Gates.
The VWL's Professional Mentoring Program Launch Event is proudly sponsored by K&L Gates.
Attendees will hear from an esteemed panel as they share insights on their own mentoring journeys and their roles as mentors and mentees. The panel includes the Honourable Justice Andrea Tsalamandris of the Supreme Court of Victoria sitting in the Common Law Division, barrister Catherine Devine who alongside her career at the Bar, in 2026 commenced “Cath's Crew”, an informal mentoring scheme for female First Generation law students with an interest in family law, and Senior Associate Selin Hasap from K&L Gates.
The VWL's Professional Mentoring Program Launch Event is proudly sponsored by K&L Gates.
CLOSED EVENTS
21 July 2026
From Law School to Profession: Women in the Victorian Public Sector & Student Pathways
The Women in the Public Sector (WiPS) subcommittee is pleased to be holding its event ‘From Law School to Profession - Women in the Victorian Public Sector & Student Pathways’.
Commencing with an opening address from Her Honour Judge Mitchell of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), the event will consist of small group networking with representatives from the public sector including the VGSO, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and those who have completed Associateships at the courts.
The event is aimed primarily at law students, recent graduates and junior lawyers. However, anyone with an interest in the public sector is welcome to join us to learn more about the opportunities and pathways available.
Join us for a night of meaningful conversations, genuine connections and a discovery of new opportunities!
Tickets
VWL Members: Free
Non Members: $15 (includes canapes and drinks)
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
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Clerkship and Graduate Masterclass: free online panel discussion with Clayton Utz
05 June 2020
Work-Life Integration and the Future of Work: Free Webinar with the Remote Expert
11 March 2020
The World Post-Marriage Equality: Issues Affecting Rainbow Families and the LGBTIQA+ Community
04 March 2020
26 November 2019
26 November 2019
19 November 2019
13 November 2019
10 October 2019
Alternative Legal Pathways - Networking Breakfast and Panel Discussion
09 October 2019
02 October 2019
11 September 2019
10 September 2019
04 September 2019
28 August 2019
14 August 2019
New Law in the Suburbs: a panel discussion on how law firms can enhance productivity and well-being
13 June 2019
05 June 2019
29 May 2019
15 May 2019
28 March 2019
The Modern Slavery Act - Domestic servitude and modern slavery in our backyard... RE-OPEN!
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VICTORIAN WOMEN LAWYERS WELLBEING SERIES PART 2: NON-DOING WORKSHOP
24 August 2018
Australian Women Lawyers (AWL) National Conference
22 August 2018
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28 June 2018
14 June 2018
17 May 2018
10 April 2018
22 November 2017
26 October 2017
19 October 2017
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28 September 2017
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21 September 2017
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