Law Week

The ACT Courts and Tribunal is throwing open its doors during Law Week 2024 to promote further understanding of the law, the courts, and its role in society.

We have organised several events to provide information on how the ACT justice system works, and raise awareness of the services available to help people navigate that system.

On Monday 20 May the ACT Courts are hosting three events.

You be the judge

Find out what it’s like to be the judge in a simulated bail hearing. What is bail, and how and why are people given or denied it? Come along and learn how a judicial officer makes a life-changing decision. Would you come to the same conclusion?

This interactive program has been created so people can learn in an engaging and educational format. ‘You be the Judge’ will run from 1pm to 2pm on Monday 20 May, and bookings are recommended.

If you would like to register your participation, please email CourtsCommunications@courts.act.gov.au.

This event will be live streamed – visit this page on Monday 20 May to watch online. Watch Livestream here.

Law Week Exhibition

An exhibition of local justice organisations (including our court support canines) will be held in the ACT Courts foyer from 1pm to 4pm on Monday 20 May.

The legal services sector across Canberra provides a huge range of services to the Canberra community. From Legal Aid ACT and the Community Legal Centres providing free legal advice, to Victim Support ACT providing counselling and support, and ACT Corrective Services supporting detainees, these critical services make a real difference to how people engage with the justice system.

Visitors can explore the exhibition to find out more about the services of Community Legal Centres, Legal Aid ACT, the ACT Law Society, Victim Support, Justices of the Peace, ACT Corrective Services, and others.

Court tours

Visitors can join an educational court tour. Get an overview of the court and its history, and hear about what happens inside a court room.

Tours will be available from 1pm to 4pm on Monday 20 May – visitors can join in a tour on the day or book by emailing CourtsCommunications@courts.act.gov.au.