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PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

  • Jurisdiction: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, UK
  • Pace: Full-time / Balanced / Part-time
  • Workshop Location: Online / Onsite
  • Duration: 15 / 18 / 30 weeks
  • Fees: Domestic Students $11,000 / International Students $15,870

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Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 04 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

University of Canberra – details to be provided

BP2501P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 21 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

University of Canberra – details to be provided

BP2501F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 02 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2502F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 15 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

10 nights

Workshop Dates

6.00pm to 9.00pm

21, 23, 28, 30 January, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2501E_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 29 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

3 -7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2503P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
18 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 16 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2503F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
15 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

07 April 2025 - 31 October 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

7 - 11 April 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2504P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
31 March 2025
Census Date
20 May 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

07 April 2025 - 18 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

7 - 11 April 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2504F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
15 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
31 March 2025
Census Date
29 April 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

19 May 2025 - 12 December 2025

Workshop Attendance

10 nights

Workshop Dates

6.00pm to 9.00pm

20, 22, 27, 29 May, 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 June 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2502E_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
12 May 2025
Census Date
01 July 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

16 June 2025 - 16 January 2026

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

16 - 20 June 2025

Workshop Location

Online

BP2505P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
09 June 2025
Census Date
29 July 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

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Program Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects and elective subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your law degree.
  • You can provide your exam results by the PLT program's enrolment close date (one week before the PLT program begins).

Starting PLT while still at university

You’ll need to complete your law degree before starting your Practical Legal Training in the Australian Capital Territory unless there are exceptional circumstances.  For more information, contact the Legal Practitioners Admission Board ACT at (02) 6207 1219.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your course starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript showing your name, university, and when you completed your law degree—this is usually available in your student portal. We’ll ask for your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend online or on campus.

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on workshops, guided by experienced professionals—whether online or on campus.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

18 November 2024 - 13 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 Days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

18 - 22 November 2024

Workshop Location

Armidale, New South Wales

NP2501P_UNE_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
11 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

18 November 2024 - 14 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 Days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

18 - 22 November 2024

Workshop Location

Armidale, New South Wales

NP2501F_UNE_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
17 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
11 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

25 November 2024 - 20 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

25 - 29 November 2024

Workshop Location

Parramatta, New South Wales

NP2501P_RPAR_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
18 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

25 November 2024 - 21 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

25 - 29 November 2024

Workshop Location

Parramatta, New South Wales

NP2501F_RPAR_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
17 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
18 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

25 November 2024 - 14 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

25 - 29 November 2024

Workshop Location

College of Law, Level 1, 570 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

NP2501F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
18 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

25 November 2024 - 14 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

25 - 29 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

NP2501F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
18 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 27 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Online

NP2501P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 27 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

College of Law, Level 1, 570 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

NP2501P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 04 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

10 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

2 - 13 December 2024

Workshop Location

College of Law, Level 1, 570 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

NP2501I_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Balanced
Duration
18 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am to 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Wollongong, New South Wales

NP2501P_RWGN_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

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Program Information for NSW

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.
  • You can provide your exam results by PLT program's census date.

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.
  • Enrollment in those remaining elective subjects.
  • Permission from the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) to begin your PLT.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript that shows your name, university, and when you completed your law degree—this is usually available in your student portal.

If you can't get that, a screenshot from your student portal showing your name, university, and enrolment in a law degree or double degree works too. You have until the PLT course census date to provide the unofficial or official transcript.

We’ll need your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend on campus (or online if you have a special circumstance or disability).

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on, on-campus workshops, guided by experienced professionals.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 27 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Charles Darwin University, School of Law, Waterfront Campus, Darwin, NT

TP2501P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 28 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Charles Darwin University, School of Law, Waterfront Campus, Darwin, NT

TP2501F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
17 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

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Program Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.
  • You can provide your exam results by PLT program's census date.

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.
  • Enrollment in those remaining elective subjects.
  • Permission from the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) to begin your PLT.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript that shows your name, university, and when you completed your law degree—this is usually available in your student portal.

If you can't get that, a screenshot from your student portal showing your name, university, and enrolment in a law degree or double degree works too. You have until the PLT course census date to provide the unofficial or official transcript.

We’ll need your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend on campus.

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on, on-campus workshops, guided by experienced professionals.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

11 November 2024 - 28 February 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

11 - 15 November 2024

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2501F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
04 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

18 November 2024 - 20 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

18 - 22 November 2024

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2501P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
11 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 04 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Online

QP2501P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
14 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 21 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Online

QP2501F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 25 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2502F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 15 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

11 evenings

Workshop Dates

5.30pm - 8.30pm

21, 23, 28, 30 January, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

QP2501E_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
20 January 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 15 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

20 -24 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2502P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 29 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2503P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
18 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 16 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

QP2503F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

10 February 2025 - 05 September 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

10 - 14 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

QP2504P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
03 February 2025
Census Date
25 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Special Circumstances or Disability

This course is for students with special circumstances or a disability. To check if this applies to you, email enrolments@collaw.edu.au before enrolling or complete the online form. If you don't have special needs or a disability, please choose another course.

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Program Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.

To start your PLT while still at university, you’ll need to complete the online enrolment form for Practical Legal Training. Once submitted, the College will send a conditional offer of enrolment to both you and the Queensland Law Society. From there, you’ll need to contact the Queensland Law Society to finalise the process.

 

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

When filling out your enrolment form, just confirm you've completed your last exam or assessment before the course begins.

We'll ask for your official transcript later, before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend on campus (or online if you have a special circumstance or disability).

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on, on-campus workshops, guided by experienced professionals.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

02 December 2024 - 21 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

2 - 6 December 2024

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2501F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
25 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

09 December 2024 - 11 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

9 - 13 December 2024

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2502P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
02 December 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

09 December 2024 - 28 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

9 - 13 December 2024

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2502F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
02 December 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

13 evenings

Workshop Dates

6.00pm - 9.00pm

14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 January, 4, 6, 11, 18, 25 February, 4, 11 March 2025

Workshop Location

Online

SP2501E_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2503P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 02 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2503F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 15 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

20 - 24 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2504P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 09 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

20 - 24 January 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2504F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
11 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

10 February 2025 - 05 September 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

10 - 14 February 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2505P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
03 February 2025
Census Date
25 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

10 February 2025 - 30 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

10 - 14 February 2025

Workshop Location

Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

SP2505F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
10 February 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Showing 10 of 12

Program Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.
  • You can provide your exam results by PLT program's census date.

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.
  • Enrollment in those remaining elective subjects.
  • Permission from the  Board of Examiners (BOE) to begin your PLT.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript that shows your name, university, and when you completed your law degree—this is usually available in your student portal.

If you can't get that, a screenshot from your student portal showing your name, university, and enrolment in a law degree or double degree works too. You have until the PLT course census date to provide the unofficial or official transcript.

We’ll need your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend online or on campus.

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on workshops, guided by experienced professionals—whether online or on campus.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

11 November 2024 - 13 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

11 - 15 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

VP2501P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
04 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

11 November 2024 - 28 February 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

11- 15 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

VP2501F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
04 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

09 December 2024 - 11 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

9 - 13 December 2024

Workshop Location

Online

VP2502P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
02 December 2024
Census Date
21 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

09 December 2024 - 28 March 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

9 - 13 December 2024

Workshop Location

Online

VP2502F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
02 December 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 Jan 2025

Workshop Location

College of Law Victoria, Level 1, 555 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

VP2503P_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

VP2503P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 25 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 Jan 2025

Workshop Location

College of Law Victoria, Level 1, 555 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

VP2503F_1_B

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
15 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 25 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

VP2503F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 29 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

VP2504P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
18 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 16 May 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Online

VP2504F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Showing 10 of 23

Program Information for VIC

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.
  • You can provide proof of completion of your degree that notes the completion date. 

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.
  • Enrollment in those remaining elective subjects.
  • Permission from the Victorian Legal Admission Board (VLAB) to begin your PLT.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript showing your name, university, and when you completed your law degree. You can usually find this in your student portal. We’ll ask for your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend online or on campus.

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on workshops, guided by experienced professionals—whether online or on campus.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

15 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 15 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 6-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,690 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

Build a Legal Bot

Learn to create a legal bot using Josef, a leading legal tech platform, and gain practical experience in automating legal tasks.

Master Modern Legal Skills

Develop key business and tech skills through five interactive modules, preparing you to excel in the evolving world of legal practice.

FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable
Start Date/End Date Workshop Attendance Workshop Dates Workshop Location

Start Date/End Date

11 November 2024 - 13 June 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

11 - 15 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

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Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
04 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

11 November 2024 - 28 February 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

11 - 15 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

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Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
04 November 2024
Census Date
07 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

16 December 2024 - 25 July 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

16 - 20 December 2024

Workshop Location

Ground Floor, Durack Centre, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000

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Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
32 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
09 December 2024
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

16 December 2024 - 11 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

16 - 20 December 2024

Workshop Location

Ground Floor, Durack Centre, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA 6000

WP2502F_1_B

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Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
17 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
09 December 2024
Census Date
28 January 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Holiday Break

During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

WP2503P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
25 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

13 January 2025 - 25 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

13 - 17 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

WP2503F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
06 January 2025
Census Date
04 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 15 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

20 - 24 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

WP2504P_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
31 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
04 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

20 January 2025 - 25 April 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

20 - 24 January 2025

Workshop Location

Online

WP2504F_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Full Time
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
30-35 hours per week
Applications Close
13 January 2025
Census Date
11 February 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

27 January 2025 - 22 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

11 evenings

Workshop Dates

6.00pm - 9.00pm

28, 30 January, 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27 February, 4, 6 March 2025

Workshop Location

Online

WP2501E_1

Enrol
Program Structure
Part Time
Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
20 January 2025
Census Date
11 March 2025
Online Learning

Between workshops, you'll study online whenever and wherever works best for you, while meeting key milestones to stay on track. 

Start Date/End Date

03 February 2025 - 29 August 2025

Workshop Attendance

5 days

Workshop Dates

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 - 7 February 2025

Workshop Location

Murdoch University School of Law, Building 465, 90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150

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Duration
30 weeks
Pace
15-20 hours per week
Applications Close
27 January 2025
Census Date
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Program Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Before you can start the program, there are a few important requirements to check off, especially if you’re thinking about beginning your PLT early. Here’s what you need:

Requirements

  • You need to have completed the Priestley 11 core subjects of your degree.
  • You have finished the last exam of your degree.
  • Received your exam results by the enrolment close date (one week before the PLT program begins).

Starting PLT while still at university

Usually, Practical Legal Training (PLT) happens after you've wrapped up your academic studies. However, you can start earlier if you've completed all the Priestley 11 core subjects and have no more than two electives left in your degree. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Completion of your Priestley 11 core subjects.
  • No more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree.
  • Enrollment in those remaining elective subjects.
  • Permission from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) to begin your PLT.

HOW TO ENROL

 

Looking to enrol? With over 200 programs offered year-round, you’re likely to find something that suits you. Once you’ve chosen your course, here’s what to do:

1. Start your application

Click the ‘Enrol’ button to fill out the online application. It’s quick—usually under 15 minutes. Just make sure to submit it at least a week before your program starts. If you need to, you can save your progress and come back later.

3. Upload your documents

To finish your enrolment, we’ll need:

Unofficial Transcript:

Upload an unofficial (or official) transcript showing your name, university, and when you completed your law degree. You can usually find this in your student portal. We’ll ask for your official transcript before you finish PLT.

Photo:

Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. No need for a formal passport photo—just something clear and easy to recognise.

Unique Student Identifier (USI):

 Have your USI ready. If you don’t have one yet, you can easily get it on the Australian Government’s website.

4. Choose your payment method

Next, decide how you want to pay—either with FEE-HELP or upfront, whichever works for you.

5. Finalise your enrolment

Once your application is processed, we’ll send you an email confirming your enrollment. After that, you're officially enrolled and we're excited to welcome you! 

COURSEWORK

 

You will complete seven subjects as part of your PLT coursework: five compulsory and two electives. They may look similar to the subjects in your law degree, but they focus on the practice of law rather than substantive law.

You’ll work through one subject at a time. Most of your coursework is online, with set deadlines and milestones, but you have the flexibility to fit the work into your schedule. The only time you'll need to join live sessions is for the workshops, which you'll attend online or on campus.

Compulsory subjects

  • Lawyer's Skills
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Property Law Practice
  • Commerical and Corporate Practice 

Elective subjects (choose two) 

  • Administrative Law Practice
  • Criminal Law Practice
  • Family Law Practice
  • Consumer Law Practice
  • Employment and Industrial Law Practice
  • Planning and Environmental Law Practice
  • Wills and Estates Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice

How you'll learn

Live workshops

Practice legal skills like interviews and courtroom appearances in hands-on workshops, guided by experienced professionals—whether online or on campus.

Virtual practice

Sharpen your skills by completing tasks that mirror real-world scenarios. You’ll gain the practical expertise you need to prepare you for practice.

Huddles

In these regular sessions, you can chat with your peers, ask your instructor questions and receive helpful feedback.

Progress quizzes

You can relax – it’s not an exam. You’ll complete short quizzes at the end of each subject to help you gauge your grip on the course material.

Practice ready review

After finishing your tasks in each subject, you’ll review your tasks with a lawyer who will act as your supervisor. Together, you'll go over your conclusions and reasoning, helping you feel confident and ready for real-world practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Work experience is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in real legal settings. You’ll choose between two options—15 days or 75 days—and our careers advisors will help you find a placement that fits your goals.

Work experience options

You’ll choose between two work experience options when you enrol in PLT, but don’t worry—you can switch options anytime during the course if your plans change.

25 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 25 days of work experience
  • Includes an extra 5-week online program
  • Additional fee of $1,620 (FEE-HELP is available) 

75 days of work experience

  • You'll find and complete 75 days work experience
  • No extra online program
  • No additional fee

Work experience examples

You have a huge range of opportunities that may count towards your Work Experience component. Examples include:

  • Summer clerkships
  • Paralegal work
  • Volunteering at community legal centres
  • A placement with Legal Aid
  • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants
  • Government policy and planning work of a legal nature
  • Judge’s associate or tipstaff
  • Assisting barristers in chambers
  • Working in government or semi-government legal departments
  • Assisting Tribunal members
  • Company in-house legal departments

When can I do my work experience?

You'll need to do at least 15 days of work experience in Australia after you start your PLT, working at least 2 days per week.

The rest of your work experience can be done anytime—up to 2 years before you begin your PLT, during the program or after it.

Work experience rules

To make sure your work experience counts, it must meet these rules:

  • It has to involve the delivery of legal services.
  • You need to be supervised by an appropriate supervisor.
  • It can be done in one or multiple placements.
  • You can include experience from your undergraduate days, but it can’t cover the entire requirement.

Steps to get your work experience approved

  1. Read the Work Experience Rules carefully. 
  2. Give your supervisor a copy of the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors.
  3. Submit your Work Experience Approval Form before, or as soon as possible after, you start your placement via email.
  4. We’ll review your application and let you know the outcome.
  5. After finishing your placement, submit the Work Experience Declaration Form (signed by your supervisor) to the College via email.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

 

 
As the legal landscape changes, being a successful lawyer means having more than just legal knowledge. The Continuing Professional Education component is designed to give you the skills that law firms and recruiters are looking for—all online, at your own pace, anytime during the course.

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FEES AND PAYMENT


We offer a few different ways to pay for your Practical Legal Training, so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. FEE-HELP loans

Want to study now and pay later?

FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

While FEE-HELP doesn’t cover things like accommodation or textbooks, it can make paying for your course more manageable by letting you repay the cost through the tax system once you start working.

To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and you need to complete at least part of your PLT in Australia. You can apply for a FEE-HELP loan when you fill out your online enrolment form.

2. Upfront payment

If you’re not using FEE-HELP, you’ll need to pay the full course fee upfront when you enrol. Payments can be made via credit card or direct deposit.

Account Name: College of Law
Bank Name: National Australia Bank
BSB No: 082 212
Account No: 164 281 531
Bank Address: 32 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065

3. Financial assistance

We understand that finances can be a barrier, so we offer support through bursaries and the Kay Smith Scholarship.

Financial Assistance Bursaries:

Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship. If you’re eligible for FEE-HELP, it might be harder to qualify, but you can still apply if you meet the criteria. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursaries:

This bursary provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Kay Smith Scholarship:

This scholarship supports outstanding law graduates and young lawyers who need financial help.

Withdrawals & refunds

If you need to withdraw, just let us know in writing by the census date—that’s the last day you can withdraw without any financial penalty.

After the census date, refunds aren’t available unless there are exceptional circumstances, which we’ll consider on a case-by-case basis.

If you’re using FEE-HELP, you can withdraw before the census date without incurring a debt. After that, you’ll be responsible for repaying the fees through the tax system.

For more details on withdrawals and refunds, especially for FEE-HELP, check out the StudyAssist website. You can also find our Refund Policy and Complaints and Disputes Policy in our Policy Index.

Other Fees

  DOMESTIC FEE INTERNATIONAL FEE
Program transfer $400 $400
Oral assessment reschedule $100 $100
CEM transfer $100 $100
Archive search and reproduction of documents $60 $60
Non-refundable academic appeal $100 $100
Re-sending of materials to students where first delivery has failed $60 $60
Part Program transfer $60 $60
London on-site additional charge $1,575 Not applicable

MEET YOUR SUPPORT TEAM

We’ll provide you with support and guidance if and when you need it. To help you thrive through your PLT – and beyond.

Lecturer

An experienced lawyer will provide one-on-one feedback and help keep your learning on track.

Mentor

A lawyer who's been in your shoes, offering support or a sounding board when needed.

Career advisor

Get 12+ months of help with career planning, job searching, and building your personal brand.

Professional network

Connect with top practitioners and receive flash mentoring from industry experts.

FAQs

You can start your PLT once you’ve completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree and have no more than two electives left.

If you want to begin your PLT before finishing your degree, you’ll need approval from the admitting authority in your state. Find out how here.

In the Australian Capital Territory, except in rare circumstances, you cannot start your PLT until you’ve completed your degree. 

No, you don't need your exam results to enrol. Here's when you'll need to provide them:

  • In the ACT, NT, VIC and WA, you have until the enrolment close date (one week before the course begins).
  • In NSW and SA, you'll need to provide them by the program census date.
  • In Queensland, you have until the end of the program to provide your exam results.

You can enrol in the course up until the Monday before it starts, which is one week before the course begins.

After you submit, you'll get an email acknowledgment. If we need more information, we'll contact you.

Expect your enrolment confirmation in 5-10 business days.

International students studying outside of Australia are not required to have a USI.

To complete the enrolment form, simply:

  1. Enter an overseas address
  2. Select ‘Studying Outside of Australia’ in the ‘Citizenship’ section
  3. Leave the USI field blank

You can pay by:

  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Amex)
  • Direct deposit into The College of Law's account

Keep in mind, non-FEE-HELP students must pay the full fee when enrolling. If you use FEE-HELP, no upfront payment is needed, and you can split payments between FEE-HELP, self-funding, or employer contributions.

Yes. FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Yes, you can complete your PLT in any state, no matter where you obtained your law degree.

It's a good idea to consider doing your PLT in the state where you want to practise as a lawyer though, as the coursework is designed to match that specific jurisdiction’s requirements. However, you still have the option to be admitted as a lawyer in any state, except for South Australia and Tasmania, as they have unique requirements.

For South Australia and Tasmania, there are special rules in place. Please reach out to our Customer Engagement Team for more details.

Once you've become a lawyer, you can also seek admission in other Australian states or territories either through the Mutual Recognition Scheme or by applying directly.

Your PLT begins with mandatory workshops (you choose online or on campus).

You will role-play interviews, negotiations and courtroom appearances under the guidance of lawyers, barristers and judges.

If you work 9 to 5 or lead a busy life during the day, we offer an evening program in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA. Our evening workshops are held after 5.30 pm.

Work experience undertaken before you begin your PLT program can count towards some – but not all – of your PLT work experience.

All students need to complete 15 days of work experience after beginning their PLT program.

If you’re completing the 75-days work experience option, then the remaining 60 days work experience can be undertaken in the 2 years prior to starting your PLT program.

To count towards your PLT, your work experience must:

  • Occur in the delivery of legal services
  • Be under the supervision of an appropriate supervisor
  • Comply with the work experience rules

You can find out if your work experience can count towards your PLT by submitting an Application for Approval Form to support@collaw.edu.au

This form can be submitted before you enrol at the College of Law, and we’ll keep a record of your work experience.

Getting your work experience approved is a straightforward process that involves six simple steps.

You don't even need to be a College student to have your work experience recorded for future use in your PLT journey.

Here are the five steps to follow:

  1. Carefully read through the Work Experience Rules
  2. Share the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors (Western Australia version if needed) with your supervisor so they understand the requirements
  3. Email your completed Work Experience Approval Form before or shortly after you begin your placement
  4. We'll review your application and inform you of the outcome
  5. Once you finish your placement, email the Work Experience Declaration Form, signed by your supervisor, to the College

If you need to extend or obtain your student visa through the College of Law, you are required to complete our on-campus program in the Sydney CBD, NSW.

During the program you will attend campus on Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm for the first week and Monday to Wednesday 9.00am to 3.30pm for the remainder of the 15-week program.

When you apply for the on-campus program, we can provide you with an eCOE, which will allow you to apply for an an 11-month student visa.

Overseas students with an Australian law degree can undertake any of the PLT programs. Our online PLT programs don’t require any on campus attendance. You will only need to participate in live online workshops held between 9am to 5pm, in the local Australian time zone.

You can also complete any of our blended PLT programs. You will need to make sure that your travel documents allow you to study in Australia to attend the five days of onsite workshops.

To become a lawyer in Australia with an overseas law degree, you'll need to have your qualifications evaluated by the admitting authority in the specific state or territory where you want to practice.

Depending on their assessment, you may have to complete the entire PLT program or just specific subjects within it. We provide individual PLT subjects for students who are required by the admitting authorities to take certain PLT subjects while being exempt from others.

Yes, we offer single PLT subjects for overseas solicitors and others who are required by an admitting authority to complete some subjects of the PLT program.

You will need to have your law qualifications assessed by the admitting authority in the state or territory you wish to practice in before enrolling in the subjects.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?

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I think my favourite thing about Practical Legal Training was how real it is. University is very textbook heavy. So finally, getting to that point where you're doing real stuff was exciting. 

Chelsea Donoghue, PLT Graduate

The mentors were fantastic and having the opportunity to use the skills that I learnt through my degree and really apply them in a legal setting was fantastic. 

Stella Richards, PLT Graduate

In university, I often felt like everything was textbook-based, and I had no idea what I was doing. Whereas PLT was more focused and practical, and I actually felt like I was getting a snippet into what practice was like. 

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