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WHAT YOU NEED TO START YOUR PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO START YOUR PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING WITH US TODAY
Your Practical Legal Training is usually undertaken at the end of your academic studies.
However, it is possible to start earlier if you have completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree – with no more than two electives remaining.
When you're ready to enrol, check the state below where you intend to apply to be admitted as an Australian lawyer for information on when to start your PLT.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- Victoria
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Completed the last exam of your law degree
- Provide proof of completion of your law degree that notes the completion date
OR
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
- Are currently enrolled in your remaining elective subject(s)
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Received permission from the Victorian Legal Admission Board (VLAB) to begin PLT early
STARTING YOUR PLT EARLY
In Victoria, you can apply to VLAB to start your PLT early if you have:
- Completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree
- Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
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Are currently enrolled in your remaining university subject(s)
To apply, you need to provide to VLAB:
- Complete the online form
- Provide proof of completion of the Priestley 11 core subjects
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Provide proof of your current enrolment in the last two subjects of the qualification
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL I NEED?
When you enrol, you’ll be asked to provide us with the following documents:
1. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
All you need is a screenshot of your student portal that shows your name, university and law degree type.
For students in Victoria, make sure your screenshot also displays your Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor completion and the date you finished it.
You can also use an official transcript or testamur.
2. PHOTO
Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. The photo does not need to be an official passport photo.
3. YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER
Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) – You can find or create your USI on the Australian Government’s website.
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