Opening of the Legal Year 2020

Tuesday 28 January in Melbourne

Synagogue Service

9am at the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, 488 Albert Street East Melbourne, followed by morning tea. Judges and counsel are asked to robe (but not wig).

Red Mass

9am at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place Melbourne. Followed by morning tea with His Grace, Archbishop Peter Comensoli. RSVP by 14 January to lisa@mcfarlanelegal.com.au or 9602 5440 for the morning tea. Judges and counsel robe and medals are worn.

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Eastern Orthodox Service

9am at St Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church, 221 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, followed by morning tea with His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis and Father Evmenios Vasilopoulos. Judges and counsel robe and medals are worn.

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Wednesday 29 January in Geelong

9.30am, Level 2 Gallery, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong. Followed by morning tea for a 10.30am finish. RSVP to lydia.eastwood@rlw.com.au.  

Enter via Joyn Hay Courtyard or Waterfront Kitchen (see map).

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Judges and counsel robe.

Sunday 2 February in Melbourne

Ecumenical service replaced by Choral Evensong - please note the new date, time and details

Prayers for members of the legal profession, readings and a sermon reflecting on the theme of justice will be included at Choral Evensong on Sunday 2 February 2020 at 6pm. Members of the legal profession are invited to robe and take their seats in reserved front pews prior to the service. 

6pm at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders St Melbourne. RSVPs to lestelle@vicbar.com.au.  Judges and counsel robe and medals are worn.

This event replaces the previously advertised Ecumenical service due to the State Memorial Service for the Hon John Cain, which will be held on the morning of Monday 3 February.

Monday 3 February in Melbourne

International Commission of Jurists Community Opening

Waldron Hall, County Court of Victoria at 9 am followed by morning tea. RSVP to communications@icjvictoria.com.au. Robes are not worn.

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Wednesday 5 February in Melbourne

Victoria Law Foundation Legal Laneway Breakfast

8am in Hardware Lane between Lt Bourke & Lonsdale Streets. Bookings essential. Robes are not worn.