The College of Law is the school of professional practice for lawyers in Australia and New Zealand. With over 100,000 alumni, we’re the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia.
Whoever you are, however you learn, whatever stage of your legal career you’re at – there’s a place for you at the College.
A journey from big tech to legal practice has produced Logic Firm, a practice management system built by someone who understands the subtle tensions of legal work. For example, why optimising billable activities can threaten a firm's revenue model, or why universal buy-in comes from improving tedious non-billable processes like quote management and billing review.
A journey from big tech to legal practice has produced Logic Firm, a practice management system built by someone who understands the subtle tensions of legal work. For example, why optimising billable activities can threaten a firm's revenue model, or why universal buy-in comes from improving tedious non-billable processes like quote management and billing review.
From 10 June 2025, major changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (‘the Act’) took effect across Australia. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduced sweeping reforms to property settlement, following on from amendments regarding parenting arrangements and information sharing (which commenced in May 2024 under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023).
From 10 June 2025, major changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (‘the Act’) took effect across Australia. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduced sweeping reforms to property settlement, following on from amendments regarding parenting arrangements and information sharing (which commenced in May 2024 under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023).
We caught up with Gordon Tian, qualified barrister, solicitor, and chartered accountant, to find out how lawyers can best get tax ready at the beginning of the new financial year and make the most of their CPD in relation to revenue and tax deductions!
We caught up with Gordon Tian, qualified barrister, solicitor, and chartered accountant, to find out how lawyers can best get tax ready at the beginning of the new financial year and make the most of their CPD in relation to revenue and tax deductions!
As I step into my role of Group Chief Executive Officer at the College of Law, and at the beginning of a new financial year, I am excited to share an update on the College’s current position and future trajectory.
As I step into my role of Group Chief Executive Officer at the College of Law, and at the beginning of a new financial year, I am excited to share an update on the College’s current position and future trajectory.
Thinking about postgraduate study but unsure how to raise it with your employer? This practical guide shows lawyers how to build a strong business case for funding support, framing the benefits to your firm, handling objections, and making the conversation feel less daunting. If you’re ready to invest in your future, this article helps you take the first step.
Thinking about postgraduate study but unsure how to raise it with your employer? This practical guide shows lawyers how to build a strong business case for funding support, framing the benefits to your firm, handling objections, and making the conversation feel less daunting. If you’re ready to invest in your future, this article helps you take the first step.
Join our free webinar on Thursday 31 July at 5.45pm (AEST) to hear from Helen Tung and Erin Grierson, two legal professionals now building legal careers in the UK.
Join our free webinar on Thursday 31 July at 5.45pm (AEST) to hear from Helen Tung and Erin Grierson, two legal professionals now building legal careers in the UK.
Gordon Tian works closely with lawyers to develop a systematic approach to running their practice, transforming overwhelmed sole practitioners and boutique firms into sustainable, profitable enterprises that can thrive without constant owner involvement. Gordon’s insights reveal why the traditional model of legal practice is failing many lawyers, and more importantly, how to fix it.
Gordon Tian works closely with lawyers to develop a systematic approach to running their practice, transforming overwhelmed sole practitioners and boutique firms into sustainable, profitable enterprises that can thrive without constant owner involvement. Gordon’s insights reveal why the traditional model of legal practice is failing many lawyers, and more importantly, how to fix it.
Family law practitioners may be well acquainted with the significance of the Rice and Asplund case when seeking to vary parenting orders. Mark Youssef, partner at Unified Lawyers and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, provides valuable insights into this fundamental threshold test, its practical application, and considerations for legal practitioners navigating this complex area.
Family law practitioners may be well acquainted with the significance of the Rice and Asplund case when seeking to vary parenting orders. Mark Youssef, partner at Unified Lawyers and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, provides valuable insights into this fundamental threshold test, its practical application, and considerations for legal practitioners navigating this complex area.
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Just when you thought you were done with study, you now have Practical Legal Training (PLT).
But here’s the thing. PLT is hands-on learning that takes you out of textbooks and into the driver’s seat, so that you can get to where’s next in your legal career.
Choose when and how you want to learn, connect with pros and peers and turn our network into yours.
Whether you want to connect the dots or simply tick the box, this is your destination for all CPD needs. Create your own bundle or find topic-specific, on-demand courses. Subscribe to access a diverse library of short-form content, or join a live program to hear from world-class presenters. Flexible, on-demand, and on your terms.
Whether it’s expanding your current knowledge, honing in on a specialised path or adding new skills to your repertoire, our practice-based LLM and postgraduate qualifications are an investment guaranteed to create a positive return.
Our short courses are developed by practitioners – for practitioners to help you get the most in-demand qualifications to determine where’s next in your career.
We offer packages and corporate solutions designed to meet your organisation's unique learning requirements. Contact us to explore how we can advance your specific needs with the best strategies and programs.
My experience with the College Of Law has been law in real time so you know what you learn is law that can be applied immediately in practice every day.
Chloe Kopilovic, PLT, Postgrad and LPMC Graduate
My favourite thing about Practical Legal Training is how real it is. University is very textbook heavy, so finally getting to the point of doing real work was exciting.
Chelsea Donoghue, PLT Graduate
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