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Legal representation

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Legal representation
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  • Introduction to legal representation
  • The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
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Victorian Legal Services Commissioner

Introduction to legal representation

Only lawyers are allowed to legally represent you; this is governed by legislation (the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (Vic)).

This chapter explains:

  • what is required to be a lawyer;
  • how to get the most from your lawyer; and
  • what you can do if you are not happy with your lawyer.

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Thank you to the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria for its generous support of the Law Handbook website redevelopment project.

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