WHY WE'RE HERE
The College of Law New South Wales started in the early 1970s, with a mission to replace the outdated education system at the time, and break down the barriers of entry.
Amongst a post-WWII push for reform, economic growth and demographic shifts, the initiative was led by a group of forward-thinking leaders, and supported by funds from solicitors’ trust accounts.
The project involved careful planning, including curriculum development, legal changes, staffing and logistics.
Its 24-week, full-time Practical Legal Training opened up a new pathway for law graduates to become solicitors, along with a comprehensive and continued legal education program for practicing professionals. To this day, the College of Law NSW is a successful and important player for Australia’s legal education system, welcoming new generations of students with a broad range of backgrounds, and fortifying the skills of those already in the field.