Attorneys admitted after February 1, are under a new State Bar requirement to complete 10 hours of training under the New Attorney Training Program. The training must be completed within the first year of an attorney's admission. New attorneys have one year from the last day of the month in which they were admitted to complete the training. For example, an attorney admitted on March 15, must complete the training by March 31, Rule 2. Once an attorney has established their individual My State Bar Profile, they will be added to the e-learning portal and will receive a confirmation email from the State Bar providing information about accessing the New Attorney Training Program courses.
Once signed into My State Bar Profile, a notice concerning the requirement should appear in a reminder box near the top of the page. To proceed, follow the instructions in the reminder box. For assistance establishing a My State Bar Profile or finding the reminder notice described above, please contact the State Bar by calling Upon commencing the program you must be admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria or eligible for admission in Victoria under the Mutual Recognition Principle.
Details about the application and interview process will be outlined on our careers page when the positions are advertised on 04 March New Lawyers Program participant Malaz Dewanyang. Commencing a new position in a midst of a pandemic was disquieting and I was not sure what to expect. From day one of the program, I have experienced levels of support, guidance, and assurance. My supervisors and mentors all want to see me succeed and the training is well delivered.
My first placement was blissfully in regional Victoria and I have had exposure to family law mediations, parenting agreements, civil, and predominantly criminal law. I look forward to completing all the rotations and learning about the various areas of practise as I discover the area I am most passionate about. New Lawyers Program participant Myra Bigger. The program offers a unique opportunity for first-hand experience in diverse areas of law across different offices in the state of Victoria.
The new lawyer is given the opportunity to integrate with the regional offices as well as learn much about the different catchment areas and the specific socio-economic challenges within each community.
Furthermore, the opportunity to practice within different fields of law is of major benefit to any new lawyer. Legal issues often intersect, therefore, the knowledge gained throughout the program promotes wholistic legal practice. Lawyers in this program are also mentored and supported by a range of senior lawyers, each freely imparting their experience and knowledge to their mentees entering the legal profession.
The skills and knowledge new lawyers gain from this program is undeniable. I believe the program has given me the skillset and knowledge base necessary to provide the highest quality legal services to Victoria Legal Aid clients who deserve no less. With the sharp downturn in the economy, the number of unrepresented litigants appearing in the New York State Courts increased dramatically. In response, the court system established the Volunteer Attorney Programs as a free service designed to ensure that these litigants have access to competent legal advice to guide them as they represent themselves.
There are also programs that provide limited scope representation in courtrooms. Under the supervision of court staff, volunteer attorneys, law graduates, and law students spend full days or parts of days in a courthouse, and are available to provide legal advice and assistance to unrepresented litigants in:.
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