Category Archives: News

The PLEA Project delivers legal education in prisons, youth justice centres and the community to assist Victorians in contact with the justice system to proactively handle their legal cases. Our aim is to provide knowledge and skills needed to gain … Continue reading →

COVID-19 had a significant impact on PLEA’s operations with most programs paused or moved online during the pandemic where prisons and youth justice centres adopted significant restrictions on in-person program delivery to ensure the safety of staff and people living … Continue reading →

Are you interested in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the Victorian community by providing them with knowledge and understanding of the justice system? Volunteering with PLEA offers rewarding and practical experience in a challenging environment through presenting … Continue reading →

With the recent publicised dispute between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia, and the subsequent discussion of a religious freedom bill before Parliament, attention in the community has again been drawn to religious freedoms in Australia. This panel discussion will explore … Continue reading →

Join Kim Shaw, National Head of Superannuation and Insurance Claims for Maurice Blackburn as we discuss their recently filed class action against the banks and dissect what the Hayne Report may mean for the Finance industry. Learn more and book … Continue reading →

PLEA invites you to the first legal insight event of 2019 covering the controversial topic of LAWYER X A police informer and defence lawyer representing gangland figures in Melbourne, Lawyer X/Informer 3838’s pseudonym has rippled through the legal community, and people … Continue reading →

On behalf of everyone at PLEA we wish our volunteers, partners and supporters a very happy holiday season. We will continue program delivery across the holiday season. 2019 will be another huge year for us with the growth of our … Continue reading →

PLEA is currently recruiting senior and junior volunteer presenters for positions at prisons and justice centres across Melbourne and Geelong. Apply today Applicants must be studying law and available to present three-four sessions per month and attend training and ongoing … Continue reading →

New technology is rapidly changing the face of law. From new spheres of jurisprudence to how public and clients interface with and seek out legal advice. This presentation explore the opportunities and challenges navigating a legal career will have as … Continue reading →