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Practical Legal Training
AUSTRALIA'S MOST IN-DEMAND PLT PROGRAM
At university, you cover the theoretical. Our Practical Legal Training covers the practical. The tactical, powerful skills employers look for from day one.
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When can i start?
You can start your Practical Legal Training if you have completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree – with no more than two electives remaining.
LEARN YOUR WAY
At The College of Law, we have adapted to the realities of living in the time of a global pandemic – by allowing you to study your PLT entirely online.
However, if you’re after a more hands-on experience, we also offer our blended delivery option, which incorporates both online and onsite learning.
Attendance Mode | Jurisdiction | Attendance | Study Mode |
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Online | All states | 5 days online | Full-time or part-time |
Blended | All states | 5 days onsite | Full-time or part-time |
PROGRAM STRUCTURE - 3 COMPONENTS


Component 2
Work Experience
Format options. Rules. When you can start. Approval process.
Work Experience
Component 3
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Legal Tech and Business Skills Series.
Continuing Professional EducationWHY THE COLLEGE OF LAW
Your study. Your choice: Learn entirely online or a combination of both online and onsite learning.
Start dates: With more than 90 intakes a year, it's easy to plan your admission
Flexible study options: Choose to study full-time or part-time
Work experience: 15 days and 75 days work experience options – or online alternative
Local: Learn from our team of qualified lawyers with extensive experience practising in your jurisdiction
Feedback: Personalised and regular one-on-one feedback on your work
Specialist career support: Get expert support from our Careers Adviser as you search, apply and interview for jobs, or plan your career
Learn by doing: Work through files that simulate what it's like to practise as a lawyer
Reputation: Trusted by 30+ leading law firms to exclusively train their gradautes
Support at every career stage: Receive two credits towards our LLM (Applied Law)

fees & payment
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students.
It is a student loan that lets you study now and pay later.
It's provided by the Federal Government, and eligible fee-paying students can use it to pay all or part of their tuition fees
Australian citizens and permanent residents |
Overseas and international citizens |
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$9,640 | $13,910 |
Payment options and incidental fees
We Answer the Web's Most Searched PLT Questions
- What is Practical Legal Training (PLT)?
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Now that you’ve completed (or nearly completed) your law degree, you have a strong theoretical understanding of the law.
But you’re not ready to enter the workforce. Not yet.
PLT, or Practical Legal Training, equips you with the practical, day-to-day skills you will need as an entry level lawyer. You know - the court-appearing, contract-preparing, law-talking kind.
Think of your PLT as the perfect finishing school. A space to practise your skills and build your confidence as an entry-level lawyer who’s ready to soar.
After completing your PLT, you will be awarded a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP). This means you will be eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner in your state or territory.
- When can I start PLT?
- Do I need my exam results to enrol in PLT?
- How long is Practical Legal Training?
- Do I have to attend workshops?
- I completed work experience at university. Can it count towards my Practical Legal Training?