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NSW | Full-time | Workshops: 5 days consecutive - Onsite - Parramatta
Course ID NP2501F_RPAR_B
Launch your legal career with a flexible PLT program you can complete around your schedule. Get support from industry pros and career coaches.
COURSE |
Full-time |
DURATION |
15 weeks |
WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE |
25 - 29 November 2024 |
WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE TIME |
9.00am to 5.00pm |
WORKSHOP LOCATION |
University of New England, Parramatta |
PACE |
30 - 35 hours study per week |
During the holiday break (25 December - 3 January), no coursework will be due, and your program will resume on 6 January.
Fees
Domestic Students $11,000
International Students $15,870
Additional Information
Applications close:
18 November 2024
Census date:
07 January 2025
Dates
Start date:
25 November 2024
End date:
21 March 2025
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Completed the last exam of your law degree
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Received your exam results by the program census date
DOCUMENTS
To enrol, you'll need to provide the following:
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UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Take a screenshot of your student portal showing your name, university, and enrolment in a law degree or double degree. Alternatively, you can submit an unofficial or official transcript.You'll need to submit an unofficial or official transcript by the PLT course census date. This should show your name, university, and date of completion of your law degree or double degree. Alternatively, you can provide a dean's statement.Before completing PLT, you’ll need to provide your official transcript or testamur. -
PHOTO
Have a clear photo of your face ready to upload. The photo does not need to be an official passport photo.
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YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER
Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) – You can find or create your USI on the Australian Government’s website.
Once we've processed and confirmed your enrolment, we'll send you an email.
THE 3 PILLARS OF PLT
COURSEWORK
You haven’t studied like this before. No exams. No essays. Instead, you’ll learn by doing. In interactive workshops, you’ll go hands-on to complete engaging tasks and solve real-world legal problems.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Learn from legal leaders. Think summer clerkships. Paralegal work. Community legal centres. And more. Put the theory to the test and apply yourself in dynamic legal environments.
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE)
The future of law is changing. So you’ll need more than technical knowledge. With CPE, you’ll gain the new skills and latest insights law firms are looking for.
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MEET YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
We’ll provide you with support and guidance if and when you need it. To help you thrive through your PLT – and beyond.
Mentor
A lawyer who has walked the path before you. They can provide encouragement or be a sounding board when you need a hand.Career advisor
Receive over 12 months of assistance with career planning, job searching and building your personal brand.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This program is subject to minimum numbers. The College of Law reserves the right to cancel the program where the level of enrolments does not reach the minimum numbers required to operate the program viably.
PLT FAQs
When can I start my PLT?
You can start your PLT if you have completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree – with no more than two electives remaining.
To start your PLT before completing your law degree, you’ll need to seek approval from the admitting authority in your state.
Do I need my exam results to enrol in PLT?
We suggest enrolling at least 3 weeks before the course starts. Just remember, enrolments close the Monday before the start date.
What is the cut-off date for enrolment?
You can enrol in the course up until the Monday before it starts, which is one week before the course begins.
What happens after I submit my enrolment form?
I don’t have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in PLT.
- Enter an overseas address
- Select ‘Studying Outside of Australia’ in the ‘Citizenship’ section.
- Leave the USI field blank
What are my payment options?
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Amex)
- Bank or personal cheque
- Direct deposit into The College of Law's account.
Do you offer FEE-HELP?
Yes. FEE-HELP (a student loan provided by the Federal Government) is available for eligible students. You can use FEE-HELP to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Can I complete PLT in another state?
Do I have to attend workshops?
Your PLT begins with 3, 5 or 10 days of mandatory workshops.
You will role-play interviews, negotiation and courtroom appearances under the guidance of lawyers, barristers and judges.
If you work 9 to 5 or lead a busy life during the day, we offer an evening program in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA. Our evening workshops are held after 5.30 pm.
I completed legal work experience while at university. Can it be counted towards my PLT?
What counts as work experience?
- Occur in the delivery of legal services
- Be under the supervision of an appropriate supervisor
- Comply with the work experience rules
How do I have my work experience approved?
- Carefully read through the Work Experience Rules.
- Share the Work Experience Guide for Supervisors with your supervisor so they understand the requirements.
- Email your completed Work Experience Approval Form before or shortly after you begin your placement.
- We'll review your application and inform you of the outcome.
- Once you finish your placement, email the Work Experience Declaration Form, signed by your supervisor, to the College.