A law firm representing the United States Democratic National Committee has served legal papers to WikiLeaks for their role in the Russia-led interference of the US campaign during the 2016 election.

In a twist, the legal papers have been delivered via a tweet to the WikiLeaks account, with that organisation's physical address listed as the University of Melbourne.

Wikileaks have been served a lawsuit to a Melbourne University PO Box address. Credit:The Age/Paul Jeffers

WikiLeaks is a tier one registered incorporated association in Victoria, meaning it is officially a not-for profit with revenue of less than $250,000 per year. It used to be registered to an address in Grattan Street, Carlton, but is now registered to a post office box at the University of Melbourne.

The Age has contacted the University of Melbourne for comment.