WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PLT IN AUSTRALIA?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START PLT?
To enrol in PLT, you’ll need to have finished the final exam of your law degree (or your double degree, if you’re completing one).
But what if you only have one or two subjects left? The key requirement is that you must have completed all Priestley 11 core law subjects. You may be able to start early, provided you have finished all Priestley 11 core subjects and received approval from your admitting authority.
WHEN DO I NEED TO SHOW MY LAW DEGREE RESULTS?
Each state and territory has slightly different rules about when you must show evidence of completion:
| STATE | WHEN YOU NEED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|
| NSW | By your PLT program’s census date. |
| VIC | By the enrolment close date (one week before the PLT program begins). |
| QLD | By the end of the PLT program |
| WA | By the enrolment close date (one week before the PLT program begins). |
| SA | By your PLT program’s census date. |
| ACT | By the enrolment close date (one week before the PLT program begins). |
| NT | By your PLT program’s census date. |
DO MY UNIVERSITY GRADES MATTER?
No. Your university grades aren’t part of the entry requirements for PLT. As long as you’ve completed the Priestley 11 core subjects and finished your degree (or have approval to start early), you’re eligible to enrol.
At the College of Law, we accept all students who meet these requirements. PLT is about building the practical skills you’ll need as a lawyer, not re-testing your academic results.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ENROL IN PLT?
When you apply for PLT, you’ll be asked to upload a few items:
- Transcript – An unofficial (or official) transcript showing your name, university, and degree completion date. If you can’t access this, a screenshot confirming your enrolment is fine at first. An official transcript will be required before you finish PLT.
- Photo – A clear photo of your face (not necessarily a passport photo).
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) – If you don’t already have one, you can create it quickly on the Australian Government website.
- If starting early – Supporting documents from your law school (such as a Dean’s letter) and proof of approval from your local admitting authority.
STARTING PLT EARLY
While most students begin PLT after completing their law degree, in some states, you may be able to start earlier.
To qualify, you’ll need:
- Completion of all Priestley 11 subjects
- No more than two electives left in your degree
- Enrolment in those remaining subjects
- Formal approval from your local admitting authority
This approval is essential before you can enrol early.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Yes! If you’ve completed an accredited Australian law degree, you can enrol in PLT. You’ll just need to make sure you also hold a valid visa that allows you to study in Australia.
Don’t worry — it happens. If your transcript or documents aren’t ready by the deadline, you can simply defer your place to the next available intake.
In most cases, no. You apply directly to your PLT provider. The only exception is if you’re starting early — then you’ll need to get approval from your local admitting authority first, and we’ll guide you through what that involves.
Not at all. Work experience is part of PLT itself, but it’s a separate component. You can complete it before, during, or after your coursework — depending on the options your provider offers.
In most cases, yes — but you don’t need to wait until your graduation ceremony. Once your final exam is complete, you’re usually good to go. In some states, if you’ve finished your Priestley 11 and have no more than two electives left, you can apply for permission to start early.
You’ll need to complete all 11 before you can enrol. These subjects are the minimum academic requirement for admission, so missing even one means you’re not yet eligible for PLT.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PLT
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