COMMUNITY JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP

Helping others is what you do. Now we’re helping you—with a 50% bursary for your PLT if you work at a Community Justice Centre, Legal Aid, or the Aboriginal Legal Service.

If you're employed at a Community Justice Centre, Legal Aid, or the Aboriginal Legal Service, you may be eligible for a 50% bursary toward your Practical Legal Training (PLT).

At the College of Law, we believe in the power of legal professionals to create positive change—especially those working at the heart of their communities. To further support this vital work, we’ve expanded our bursary program to offer a 50% fee reduction for eligible students and graduates.

Whether you’re in a legal, administrative, client support, or community outreach role, you may be eligible for this bursary. Our goal is to make the transition to practice as smooth and accessible as possible, so you can focus on building your skills and supporting your community.

From 1 March 2025, eligible students may apply for a bursary prior to enrolment that brings their total PLT fees down to $4,600.

This initiative is part of a broader investment in legal education and support for public sector and community-based legal professionals, as outlined in our recent Board update.

You’ll need to apply for the bursary before enrolling in your PLT course.

1. Contact us to register your interest or check your eligibility:
Send an email to Michelle Nulty, Director Customer and Student Engagement at support@collaw.edu.au.

2. Provide supporting documents:
You’ll need to supply evidence of your current employment (for example, a letter from your employer or recent payslip) and proof of your completed or final-year law studies.

3. Application review:
Our team will assess your application and eligibility within 10 business days.

4. Notification and next steps:
If successful, you’ll receive confirmation and instructions on how to access the reduced-fee enrolment process for your chosen PLT start date.