Victoria: lawyer (admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria) pathway
Scope
- Degree recognition
The academic course must include at least 3 years full-time study of law and be accredited by the Board.
“includes the equivalent of at least 3 years full-time study of law, is accredited by the Board”
- Program approval or accreditation
Eight Victorian universities are approved to provide academic law courses (LLB or JD).
“eight universities have been approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to provide academic law courses”
- Additional education or training
Eligibility requires academic qualifications and practical legal training, plus being a fit and proper person.
“they have appropriate academic qualifications and practical legal training, whether obtained in Australia or elsewhere”
- Examination requirements
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Supervised practice
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Foreign qualification assessment
VLAB assesses foreign qualifications and advises on additional study or training needed.
“VLAB will assess your foreign qualifications and advise whether you need to complete any additional academic study or practical legal training before applying for admission.”
- Residency or other restrictions
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
- Online study
Not confirmed. Professional eligibility must be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
Regulator: Victorian Legal Admissions Board · official source for this record · last checked 1 November 2026.