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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
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Completed the last exam of your law degree
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You are not required to provide proof of completion of your law degree to enrol
OR
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
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Are currently enrolled in your remaining elective subject(s)
STARTING YOUR PLT EARLY
In Queensland, you can start your PLT early if you have:
- Completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree
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Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
To apply you need to:
- Complete the online enrolment form for Practical Legal Training. The College will email a conditional offer of enrolment to you and the Queensland Law Society
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Contact the Queensland Law Society to complete the process
If you finished your law degree more than 5 years ago, you will need to get your qualifications assessed by the Legal Practitioners board (LPAB). - Victoria
- 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.
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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