Register to use ATLAS
Sign up to ATLAS – our online system for practitioners to lodge and track applications for grants of legal assistance, extensions of assistance and claims.
ATLAS updates and support
Updates about ATLAS, our online grants management system for practitioners.
ATLAS user guides
For step-by-step instructions on how to use the most common functions in ATLAS.
Latest news for lawyers
New resources to support better bail applications
Co-produced with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, we have created new resources to assist criminal law practitioners understand the latest provisions of the Bail Act 1977 (Vic).
More advocacy and support for families navigating the child protection system
The state-wide expansion of Independent Family Advocacy and Support means more parents and primary carers will get the help they need.
New and increased panel practitioner fees in 2025
We are responding to feedback from panel practitioners by introducing a range of new and increased fees for criminal law and family law work.
Hearing and believing people with lived experience of compulsory mental health treatment
Sixteen people with experiences of compulsory treatment have shared their stories to support ongoing reform of Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system.
Drop-in advice sessions for Panel Practitioners on ATLAS, fees and guidelines
Book in today for one-on-one advice from our practitioner support officers.
Support for specialist accreditation in family law in 2025
Learn about our support program for lawyers applying for Law Institute of Victoria specialist accreditation in family law in 2025.
Common requests
Invoices, forms and worksheets
Download the tax invoice, grant application and other forms, worksheets and checklists.
Privacy protection
How VLA handles and protects the personal information it receives in relation to grants of legal assistance.
Special circumstances
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) may make a grant of legal assistance to a person under our special circumstances guidelines.
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