Join lawyers from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), including the Balit Ngulu team, for an essential workshop on cultural competency in youth justice.

This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support and engage with Indigenous children and youth in the criminal legal system in a culturally safe and respectful way.

Balit Ngulu (‘Strong Voice’ in Wurundjeri language) is VALS' specialised youth program, dedicated to providing culturally appropriate legal assistance and representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of youth justice, Indigenous legal advocacy, and how to work effectively alongside Indigenous young people.

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/PILNPIPS

Theatre of Violence is thought-provoking film that delves into the complex clash between free speech, media censorship, and public safety, examining how legal frameworks navigate the boundaries of expression in the context of societal harm.

Join PILN for this film screening! (Pizza will be served during the intermission)

WARNING: This film contains graphic testimony about violence and murder. It also contains hate speech.

We are excited to host our first event of the year, the Public Interest Law Picnic! We’re a student organisation based at Melbourne Law School which aims to raise awareness of public interest law issues, advocate for social justice, and connect students with opportunities to volunteer and work in the public interest law sector.

If you’re interested in learning more about public interest law and discovering volunteer/career opportunities in the public interest sector, drop by our picnic and mingle! We’ll have A1 Bakery catering and snacks, with veggie/vegan/gluten free options available!