International Access to Justice Forum 2026
The Forum brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and justice system leaders from around the world to strengthen the global community working to improve access to justice. Over three days, we will create a shared space for quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation, data and lived experience to sit alongside frontline practice and innovation. Building on previous Forums in Los Angeles Irvine (2023), Toronto (2024), and New York (2025), the Melbourne Forum will continue a strong tradition of cross-border dialogue, collaboration, and understanding.
Theme: Evidence and Action
At a time of growing complexity and pressure on justice systems, the Forum focuses on the dynamic relationship between research and action. Distinguished by its empirical and outcomes-orientation, the Forum will examine what works, why it works, and how evidence can be translated into real-world impact across different legal and social contexts. The Forum also recognises that action itself generates evidence. Learning from implementation, experimentation, and practice-based insight is central to building smarter systems, improving outcomes, and avoiding well-intentioned but ineffective reforms.
In the coming months, the VLF will be sharing the conference program, keynote speakers, information on travel and accommodation for Melbourne, and opportunities to participate in collaborative sessions. For questions about the conference or call for proposals, please contact the Victoria Law Foundation events team at events@victorialawfoundation.org.au.
Visit the Monash Law event page for more information and registration details.
Event Details
- Date:
- 28 October 2026 at 12:00 am – 30 October 2026 at 12:00 am
Description
The Forum brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and justice system leaders from around the world to strengthen the global community working to improve access to justice. Over three days, we will create a shared space for quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation, data and lived experience to sit alongside frontline practice and innovation. Building on previous Forums in Los Angeles Irvine (2023), Toronto (2024), and New York (2025), the Melbourne Forum will continue a strong tradition of cross-border dialogue, collaboration, and understanding.
Theme: Evidence and Action
At a time of growing complexity and pressure on justice systems, the Forum focuses on the dynamic relationship between research and action. Distinguished by its empirical and outcomes-orientation, the Forum will examine what works, why it works, and how evidence can be translated into real-world impact across different legal and social contexts. The Forum also recognises that action itself generates evidence. Learning from implementation, experimentation, and practice-based insight is central to building smarter systems, improving outcomes, and avoiding well-intentioned but ineffective reforms.
In the coming months, the VLF will be sharing the conference program, keynote speakers, information on travel and accommodation for Melbourne, and opportunities to participate in collaborative sessions. For questions about the conference or call for proposals, please contact the Victoria Law Foundation events team at events@victorialawfoundation.org.au.
Visit the Monash Law event page for more information and registration details.