Law Week in Melbourne
To get in the mood for Melbourne Law Week 2007, May 13-19, discover your options on the new City Tourist Shuttle. It will help you locate historic libraries and law courts, if this is your style. Depending on your mood, you can stop explore other destinations around the city. Listen to an tour guides offer a catchy speel. Like double decker buses in great world cities like London (U.K.) and Paris (France), you can hop on and off Melbourne tourist buses at any of 15 stops. Daily schedules mean buses circulate every 15–20 minutes between 10am to 4pm. More information is available at the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, which can be found corner Swanston and Flinder Streets.
Among the court stops you can choose from, I highly recommend you take an opportunity to witness a real court case at the Victoria County Court, pre-eminent trial court which has been known to be suspenseful. The length of your stay is up to you. Both inside and outside, the archtiecture of this building has been described as one of Australia's national treasures. Why? Come discover for yourself! While in the area, its worth taking in the Supreme Court’s dome and stone masonry as well. This quarter is home to some of the most elegant architecture anywhere. Even the ornate 19th century ANZ Gothic Bank may catch your eye!Queen Street Legal, and Collins Street Business Precincts in CBD will make you feel virtually surrounded by local legal culture. In fact, you may catch a glimpse of the filiming of legal television programs in the area. Coud you see yourself in a role as an "extra"?
What is Law Week all about? Pick up your free tour booklet from Information Victoria 505 Lt Collins St. This pamphlet covers the art and architecture of the Children's, County, Federal and Magistrates' Courts and you can proceed to tour in your own time on a leisure walking tour. This is simply a taste of what city students and legal professionals have to offer. You can take in mock trials, oral debates, even inspirational evenings celebrating the achievements of women lawyers hosted by Victorian Women Lawyers and Women Barristers association.
Exhibition of artwork by Network Ten Court Artist, Glenda Brigham, surveys a number of well-known Court Cases and offers a glimpse into the personal responses of defendants on Trial or at some stage in the legal process of their case. As cameras are forbidden in Court these works were drawn on-site by observing artists. The works were created in the Magistrates Court, County Court or Supreme Court. Venue Waldron Hall, County Court of Victoria 250 William St Melb and Lonsdale St. Throughout the week, at designated times, Courtroom Artists will be available to talk on their profession and accomplishments. Discover there's more to law-related jobs than lawyers alone! Open your mind to possible career transitions or simply expand your experiences and knowledge of local history.
A program of free events for Melbourne Law Week is accessible on: http://www.victorialaw.org.au/LawWeek/default.asp
