Welcome to Geelong Law Association

The Geelong Law Association ('GLA') is an incorporated association for legal practitioners, law students and others associated with the law who live and/or work in the Greater Geelong region.

The GLA supports more than 300 members through social and networking events, as well as the cost-effective provision of local continuing professional development seminars.

The GLA enjoys a particularly close relationship with the Deakin University School of Law, and hosts regular events for young lawyers and law students as well as providing scholarships and prizes for Deakin students.

The GLA are also proudly sponsored by Stewart Title.

Events
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Geelong Law Association Wellbeing Breakfast
Sep
10
Geelong Law Association Wellbeing Breakfast
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
07:00 – 09:00
Geelong Law Association presents the 2026 Wellbeing Breakfast with keynote speaker Jo Surkitt - Wellness Educator & Holistic Practitioner Date: Thursday 10 September Time: 7am-9am Location: Crowne Plaza Geelong – Waterfront Room Plated breakfast, fruit, pastries and coffee provided
GLA Wellbeing Walk and Run
Sep
24
GLA Wellbeing Walk and Run
Barwon Edge
06:45 – 09:00
Please join us for the first GLA Wellbeing Walk and Run along the Barwon River! What is it? Members are invited to walk or run a 5.8km loop along the Barwon River, starting and finishing at Barwon Edge, followed by a FREE coffee and light breakfast. When? 6.45am on Thursday 24 September 2026.   Where? Start and end point is Barwon Edge at 40-70 Windsor Rd, Newtown VIC 3220. Cost? FREE Can I bring my children? Yes! We know it’s school holidays. We invite members to purchase food and drinks for their children on the day.  Can I bring pets? Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome (limited to one per person). RSVP: 17 September 2026. The first 30 registrations get a FREE GLA hat! Please let us know your food order or dietary requirements in your RSVP. Please note that coffees do not need to be pre-ordered.  What to wear and bring? Runners and active wear. Water bottle. Raincoat in the event of wet weather. Mobility: If you have limited mobility or the walk/run is not for you, please feel welcome to come along for conversations, breakfast and coffee. Course: Meeting point for briefing: Barwon Edge – Balyang Room. Course start: Barwon River Walking Track near Barwon Edge. Clockwise along the Barwon River to Princes Bridge (also known as Shannon Avenue Bridge). Cross Princes Bridge. Clockwise along the Barwon River to Queens Park Bridge. Cross Queens Park Bridge. Clockwise return along the Barwon River to Barwon Edge. Photographs: Please note you may be photographed at this event for use in GLA promotions. Please let a GLA committee member know on the day if you do not want your photograph taken.
Sponsors and Partners
The GLA is lucky to have a close working relationship with Deakin University, the Transport Accident Commission, Foley's List and Stewart Title.

Sponsors