LAW STUDENT RESOURCES
Practical advice, guides and resources to help you navigate law school and your first steps into the legal profession.
YOUR NEXT STEPS IN LAW, MADE EASIER.
From figuring out where your law degree could take you to landing your first legal role, we've got resources to help you along the way.
Explore practical tips, career advice and helpful guides for whatever comes next.
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Where could law take you?
Not sure what kind of lawyer you want to be? Or whether you want to practise law at all? Explore different career paths, discover what working in law is really like and find out where your degree could take you.
How to become a lawyer in Australia
From law school to admission, get to know the steps involved in becoming a practising lawyer.
What kind of lawyer could you be?
Criminal, corporate, family law and more. Explore different areas of law and find out what might suit you.Quick Links
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GET JOB READY
Finding work experience, applying for clerkships, writing resumes. There's a lot to figure out when you're starting your legal career. Get practical advice to help you find opportunities, put together stronger applications and take your next step with confidence.
How to find legal work experience
Not sure where to start? Discover where to look for legal work experience and how to improve your chances of finding an opportunity.
Didn't land a clerkship or grad role?
It's not the end of your legal career before it's begun. Explore other ways to gain experience and get your foot in the door.
Never worked in law? Can you still get a legal job?
No legal experience yet? Discover how to get your foot in the door and start building your legal career.Quick Links
How to Find Your First Legal Job
How to Write a Legal Resume
How to Write a Legal Cover Letter
How to Ace Your Legal Job Interview
Law Clerkships: What You Need to Know
Nearly finished your degree? Let's talk PLT.
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is your next step towards becoming a lawyer. But what does it actually involve? How long does it take? And when should you start? We've got answers to help you understand PLT and plan your next move.
What is Practical Legal Training?
Find out what PLT involves, what you'll learn and how it helps prepare you for real legal practice.
When should you start PLT?
Straight after uni or a little later? Explore your options and work out the right time to get started.
How to choose the right PLT provider
Not sure which PLT provider is right for you? Discover what to compare and consider before making your decision.Quick Links
How Long Does PLT Take?
Can You Fit PLT Around Work?
How Much Does PLT Cost?
What Counts as PLT Work Experience?
Can You Start PLT Before Graduating?
Eight Practical Legal Training tips
Ready for admission?
Finishing your law degree and PLT is a big achievement. But before you can officially call yourself a lawyer, there's one more step. Find out what's involved in admission to legal practice and what you need to do to get there.
Admission to practice
Almost there! Learn about the admission process, what you'll need to prepare and how to take that final step towards becoming a lawyer.
How does PLT fit into becoming a lawyer?
Understand how your law degree, Practical Legal Training and admission all fit together.YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE.
Thinking about what comes after law school? Practical Legal Training helps you turn what you've learned at uni into the skills you'll use as a lawyer.
