International Access to Justice Forum 2026

The International Access to Justice Forum 2026, titled "Evidence and Action," is a collaborative event organized by the Victoria Law Foundation in partnership with Monash University's Faculty of Law. Scheduled to take place in Melbourne from October 28 to 30, 2026, the forum aims to unite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and justice system leaders worldwide to enhance the global community's efforts in improving access to justice.

The forum will focus on bridging the gap between empirical research and person-centered justice. Key topics include examining effective practices, understanding the reasons behind their success, and translating evidence into real-world impact across various legal and social contexts. Sessions will feature discussions on innovative research, emerging tools such as legal technology and digitization, pathways to person-centered justice, and intersections with climate change, inequality, and democratic integrity.

Attendees can anticipate inspiring plenary sessions with leaders in law, policy, academia, and community justice from around the world. The program will also offer dynamic breakout panels and workshops, cross-sector and international networking opportunities, and sessions grounded in Victoria's justice ecosystem, community legal sector, and research leadership, contributing to the global access to justice conversation.

The forum is designed for legal academics and researchers, community and public interest lawyers, court and tribunal officials, justice technology innovators and service designers, policymakers, civil society advocates, educators, and students across law and allied disciplines. Participants will gain valuable insights into advancing access to justice and have opportunities to collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds.