Victoria Law Foundation in partnership with Monash University, Faculty of Law, will be hosting the 2026 International Access to Justice Forum in Melbourne from 28 to 30 October 2026.

This three-day gathering will bring together a global community of access to justice leaders including:

• scholars

• practitioners

• policy makers

• court and dispute resolution experts

• educators

• technologists

• community representatives.

Together we will share knowledge, explore new ideas, and work towards practical solutions to improve civil justice.

What to expect

Evidence and Action | Bridging the gap between empirical research and person-centred justice.

Although the program is still in development, participants can look forward to:

• inspiring plenary sessions with leaders in law, policy, academia, and community justice from across the world

• dynamic breakout panels and workshops exploring innovative research, emerging tools including legal technology and digitisation, pathways to person-centred justice, and intersections with climate, inequality and democratic integrity

• cross-sector and international networking that fosters collaboration between researchers, legal aid providers, community leaders, and justice innovators

• a distinctly Melbourne experience with sessions grounded in Victoria’s justice ecosystem, community legal sector, and research leadership while also contributing to the global access to justice conversation.

Who should attend

This Forum is for anyone interested in advancing access to justice, including:

• legal academics and researchers

• community and public interest lawyers

• court and tribunal officials

• justice technology innovators and service designers

• policymakers and civil society advocates

• educators and students across law and allied disciplines.

Early bird registration is now open

Click here for more information.