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0 DAYS WORK EXPERIENCE +
8-WEEK IN PRACTICE COMPONENT

The In Practice Component is an 8-week online program that satisfies the Work Experience requirements of the Practical Legal Training program.

The In Practice Component does not require you to complete any work experience.

The In Practice Component is an online program which you can complete anywhere at any time – all you need is your laptop.

  • 8-week program
  • No work experience required
  • Complete activities related to the real world of practice
  • Structured mentoring sessions with an experienced legal practitioner
  • Dedicated support for the entire course duration

 

Coursework

The In Practice Component has seven activities that take place over an eight week period that consist of:

  • Respond to a complex hypothetical situation
  • Scheduled one-to-one discussions with a legal practitioner
  • Five Legal Business Skills series modules
  • Seven written reflections

The recommended study load is up to 35 hours per week. 

 

Frequently asked questions

Will I need to be logged on at specific times?

For the most of the course, you will not have to be logged on at set times. You can log on when it suits you to complete the tasks required.

 
You will need to participate in a formal negotiation with another student via video conference at a time to be arranged and confirmed with your lecturer.
 
You will also participate in three one-to-one mentoring sessions with a legal practitioner. Each session is 30 minutes in length and is held via video conference.
Am I eligible to enrol?

You can enrol in the In Practice Component:

  • Full-time students: At the end of your Coursework Component
  • Part-time students: From week 16 of your Coursework Component

In South Australia, students must seek approval from the Board of Examiners to undertake the 0-day work-experience option. The College of Law can assist you with this process.

Is there an additional fee?

Students completing the In Practice Component option pay an additional fee of $2,000.

This fee can be placed on FEE-HELP for eligible students.

Will studying the In Practice Component affect my application for admission to the legal profession?

The In Practice Component has been approved by local admitting authorities in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria or Western Australia. 

No student completing the In Practice Component in these states will be prevented from applying for admission.

 

 

COURSE DATES

Australian Capital Territory
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
20 Mar 2023 28 Mar 2023 12 May 2023 AM23_NI02
3 Apr 2023 11 Apr 2023 26 May 2023 AM23_NI03
1 May 2023 9 May 2023 23 Jun 2023 AM23_NI04
22 May 2023 30 May 2023 14 Jul 2023 AM23_NI05
12 Jun 2023 20 Jun 2023 4 Aug 2023  AM23_NI06
26 Jun 2023 4 Jul 2023 18 Aug 2023 AM23_NI07
17 Jul 2023 25 Jul 2023 8 Sep 2023  AM23_NI08
21 Aug2023 5 Sep 2023 13 Oct 2023 AM23_NI09
2 Oct 2023 17 Oct 2023 24 Nov 2023  AM23_NI10

 

Further dates from 1 November 2023 are to be announced.

New South Wales
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
20 Mar 2023 28 Mar 2023 12 May 2023 AM23_NI02
3 Apr 2023 11 Apr 2023 26 May 2023 AM23_NI03
1 May 2023 9 May 2023 23 Jun 2023 AM23_NI04
22 May 2023 30 May 2023 14 Jul 2023 AM23_NI05
12 Jun 2023 20 Jun 2023 4 Aug 2023 AM23_NI06
26 Jun 2023 4 Jul 2023 18 Aug 2023 AM23_NI07
17 Jul 2023 25 Jul 2023 8 Sep 2023 AM23_NI08
21 Aug 2023 5 Sep 2023 13 Oct 2023 AM23_NI09
2 Oct 2023 17 Oct 2023 24 Nov 2023 AM23_NI10

 

Further dates from 1 November 2023 are to be announced.

Northern Territory
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
20 Mar 2023 28 Mar 2023 12 May 2023 AM23_NI02
3 Apr 2023 11 Apr 2023 26 May 2023 AM23_NI03
1 May 2023 9 May 2023 23 Jun 2023 AM23_NI04
22 May 2023  30 May 2023 14 Jul 2023 AM23_NI05
12 Jun 2023 20 Jun 2023 4 Aug 2023 AM23_NI06
26 Jun 2023 4 Jul 2023 18 Aug 2023 AM23_NI07
17 Jul 2023 25 Jul 2023 8 Sep 2023  AM23_NI08
21 Aug 2023 5 Sep 2023 13 Oct 2023 AM23_NI09
2 Oct 2023 17 Oct 2023 24 Nov 2023 AM23_NI10

 

Further dates from 1 November 2023 are to be announced.

Queensland
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
6 Mar 2023  21 Mar 2023 28 Apr 2023 AM23_QI02
17 Apr 2023 2 May 2023 9 Jun 2023 AM23_QI03
15 May 2023 30 May 2023 7 Jul 2023 AM23_QI04
5 Jun 2023 20 Jun 2023 28 Jul 2023  AM23_QI05

 

Further dates from 1 July - 30 December 2023 are to be announced.

Victoria
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
13 Mar 2023 28 Mar 2023 5 May 2023 AM23_VI04
3 Apr 2023 18 Apr 2023 26 May 2023 AM23_VI05
1 May 2023 16 May 2023 23 Jun 2023 AM23_VI06
22 May 2023 6 Jun 2023 17 Jul 2023 AM23_VI07
19 Jun 2023 4 Jul 2023 11 Aug 2023 AM23_VI08
3 Jul 2023 18 Jul 2023 25 Aug 2023 AM23_VI09
17 Jul 2023 1 Aug 2023 8 Sep 2023 AM23_VI10
14 Aug 2023 29 Aug 2023 6 Oct 2023 AM23_VI11
4 Sep 2023 19 Sep 2023 27 Oct 2023 AM23_VI12
25 Sep 2023 10 Oct 2023 17 Nov 2023 AM23_VI13
16 Oct 2023 31 Oct 2023 8 Dec 2023 AM23_VI14
30 Oct 2023 14 Nov 2023 22 Dec 2023 AM23_VI15
20 Nov 2023 5 Dec 2023 19 Jan 2023 AM23_VI16
4 Dec 2023 19 Dec 2023  2 Feb 2023  AM23_VI17

 

South Australia

In South Australia, students must seek approval from the Board of Examiners to undertake the 0-day work-experience option. The College of Law can assist you with this process.

Western Australia
Start Date Census Date End Date Code
6 Mar 2023  21 Mar 2023 28 Apr 2023  AM23_WI03 
3 Apr 2023  18 Apr 2023 26 May 2023  AM23_WI04 
1 May 2023  16 May 2023 23 Jan 2023  AM23_WI05 
5 Jun 2023  20 Jun 2023 28 Jul 2023  AM23_WI06 
26 Jun 2023  11 Jul 2023  18 Aug 2023  AM23_WI07 
24 Jul 2023 8 Aug 2023 15 Sept 2023  AM23_WI08
2 Oct 2023 17 Oct 2023 24 Nov 2023 AM23_WI09
4 Dec 2023 19 Dec 2023 2 Feb 2024 AM23_WI10

 

STEPS TO ENROL

  1. Select the In Practice Component course you intend enrolling in.
  2. Download and complete the In Practice Component Enrolment form
  3. If you have indicated you are paying by FEE-HELP, we will email you a link to the FEE-HELP form once we have received your application.
  4. Complete, sign and return the form, along with any accompanying documentation to support@collaw.edu.au

Enrolments must be finalised the Friday before the course begins.