Law Week 2026
The ACT Courts and Tribunal is throwing open its doors during Law Week to promote further understanding of the law and the role of the courts and tribunal in the community.
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 Thursday 28 May 2026, the ACT Courts and Tribunal are hosting the following events.
ACAT tours
Visitors can join an educational tour of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). Learn what the ACAT does, the types of cases they deal with, and how their work supports the community.
Tours will be available on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am, and bookings are essential.
To book your place in a tour, please email CourtsCommunications@courts.act.gov.au
If you would like a tour on another day, please reach out.
Mock jury empanelment
Ever wondered what happens when you serve on a jury in the ACT? Our Sheriff’s Officers will guide you through the process behind choosing (or rejecting) jury members, and answer questions about how juries work in the ACT. The mock jury will run from 11am to 12pm on Thursday 28 May 2026, and bookings are essential.
If you would like to register your participation, please email CourtsCommunications@courts.act.gov.au
This event will also be livestreamed to an overflow room.
Mock hearing
Find out what it’s like to be the judge in a simulated sentencing hearing. Be guided through a simulated sentencing hearing and learn how a judicial officer decides what sentence an offender receives. Would you come to the same conclusion? The mock hearing will run from 1pm to 2pm on Thursday 28 May 2026, and bookings are essential.
If you would like to register your participation, please email CourtsCommunications@courts.act.gov.au
This event will also be livestreamed to an overflow room, and will be available to watch online.
Visit this page on Thursday 28 May 2026 to watch this event online. Stream will commence 5 minutes prior to ceremony.
Justice services exhibition
An exhibition of local justice organisations (including our court support canines) will be held in the ACT Courts from 2pm to 4pm on Thursday 28 May 2026.
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 these services.
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 2pm to 3.30pm on Thursday 28 May 2026 – visitors can join in a tour from the Exhibition on the day.
ACAT listings
Ever wondered what happens at an ACAT listing? The majority of ACAT listings are open to the public. Come along and watch on any day during Law Week! There are directions hearings, as well as final hearings, that you can observe. ACAT’s listings can be viewed in person or remotely.