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15Aug

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IN CONVERSATION: ROBES AND RELIGION

Members of the Bar are invited to the inaugural session of a new In Conversation series designed to stimulate debate in a casual conversational setting.

Join host Jeremy Ruskin KC to explore our first In Conversation titled: Robes and Religion.

23May

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Law Week 2024 — Lawyers on Film

The Victorian Bar presents a Panel + Q & A session: “Lawyers on Film”. The panel comprises documentary film director Daryl Dellora and barrister John Ribbands.

18May

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2024 Victorian Bar Dinner

All members of the Bar and Judiciary are warmly invited to the Dinner on Saturday, 18 May 2024, 7:00pm at the National Gallery of Victoria. The event is black tie and will feature guest speaker the Honourable Justice Robert Beech-Jones of the High Court of Australia.

21Mar

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Reform of the Victorian Human Rights Charter: What needs to change?

Charter enthusiasts, Charter sceptics and regular users of the Charter are invited to an evening of Charter trivia, discussion of the Charter’s flaws and what should be done about them.

21Sep

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ABA Conference — CORNERSTONE 2023

The Australian Bar Association is presenting the unmissable conference of the year.

23Jun

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Junior Bar Conference 2023

SPECIALISED HALF DAY CONFERENCE FOR JUNIOR BARRISTERS IN PRACTICE UNDER 6 YEARS' CALL

Are you under 6 years' call? Don’t miss this afternoon of specialised sessions and networking!

26May

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2023 Victorian Bar Dinner

All members of the Bar and Judiciary are warmly invited to the Dinner on Friday, 26 May 2023, 7:00pm at the Plaza Ballroom. The event is black tie and will feature guest speaker Dr Stephen Donaghue KC, Solicitor-General of Australia.

29Mar

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2023 Victorian Bar Ramadan Iftar Dinner

The Victorian Bar and the Australian Intercultural Society invite you to the 2023 Iftar Dinner. This is an opportunity for all members of the profession to come together to share a meal and learn about the meaning and importance of Ramadan to the Muslim community.

Join us in conversation with barrister Yusur Al-Azzawi and author and CEO of Long Street Advisors, Mohammad Chowdhury. They will be discussing Mohammad's new book ‘Border Crossings’, and his insights into life and faith as a Muslim in contemporary society.

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT - to be added to the waiting list, please contact events@vicbar.com.au

25Oct

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Commemorative Dinner for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The President of the Victorian Bar warmly invites you to attend a commemorative dinner to honour and celebrate the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of blessed and glorious memory.

15Sep

Event

Footy Finals Fever - Dinner at the Essoign

The AFL finals are upon us. To celebrate, the Victorian Bar invites members to a footy finals fever dinner on Thursday, 15 September 2022, featuring barrister and former AFL umpire Shaun Ryan.