YOUR INSIDE LOOK AT LIFE AFTER LAW SCHOOL
Law school is where the foundations are built. Open House is where the next step starts.
If you've been wondering what happens after law school or what Practical Legal Training (PLT) actually is, join us for an interactive evening at The College of Law Melbourne.
Explore how PLT prepares you for legal practice, learn more about the pathway after law school and meet the people who support future lawyers. You'll also have the opportunity to update your LinkedIn profile with a free professional headshot.
Wednesday 2 September 2026
5.30pm–7.30pm
The College of Law, Level 1, 555 Bourke Street, Melbourne
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Professional LinkedIn headshots
Come photo-ready and leave with a free professional LinkedIn headshot.
PLT Live Action Demo
See Practical Legal Training in action and discover how it prepares you for legal practice.
Conversations with lecturers, lawyers and our careers coach
Ask questions, learn from experienced legal professionals and explore your next steps after law school.
Campus tour
Take a look around our Melbourne campus and see where you'll learn during PLT.
Food and drinks provided
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you meet staff and fellow students.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Open House is for law students and graduates who want to:
- Learn more about Practical Legal Training.
- Understand the next steps after law school.
- Explore how PLT prepares you for legal practice.
- Build their professional profile and prepare for future career opportunities.
- Meet lecturers, lawyers and our careers coach.
- Receive a free professional LinkedIn headshot.
Whether you're just starting to explore your options or preparing to take the next step, Open House is an opportunity to learn more about your pathway into the legal profession.
FAQS
Yes. Open House is free to attend, including the LinkedIn headshots, refreshments and activities.
Participation is encouraged but not compulsory. You're welcome to join in or simply watch the demonstrations and see PLT in action.
Wear whatever you're comfortable in. If you're planning to have a LinkedIn headshot taken, you may like to wear something you'd be happy to use in a professional profile.
Many students attend on their own, and our team will be there to welcome you, answer questions and help you feel comfortable. If you'd like to bring a friend along, they're welcome too.
