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VIC | Part-time | Workshops: 5 days consecutive - Online
Course ID VP2408P_1
Launch your legal career with a flexible PLT program you can complete around your schedule. Get support from industry pros and career coaches.
COURSE |
Part-time |
DURATION |
30 weeks |
WEEK 1
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Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Online via live video |
WEEKS 2 - 30
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Time: Study when it fits your schedule, following key milestones to stay on track. Location: Online |
PACE |
15 - 20 hours study per week |
Fees
Domestic Students $10,660
International Students $15,380
Additional Information
Applications close:
10 June 2024
Census date:
30 July 2024
Dates
Start date:
17 June 2024
End date:
17 January 2025
Location:
Online
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Completed the last exam of your law degree
- Provide proof of completion of your law degree that notes the completion date
Learn how to start PLT while still at university
HOW TO ENROL
To enrol, fill out the online enrolment and attach the following documents:
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UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
A screenshot of your student portal that shows your name, university, completion of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, and the date you finished it.
Official transcript or testamur are also accepted.
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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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
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?
No, you don't need your exam results to enrol! Here's when you'll need to provide them:
In the ACT, NT, VIC and WA, you have until the enrolment close date (one week before the course begins).
In NSW and SA, you'll need to provide them by the program census date.
In Queensland, you have until the end of the program to provide your exam results.
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?
After you submit, you'll get an email acknowledgment. If we need more information, we'll contact you. Expect your enrolment confirmation in 5-10 business days.
I don’t have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in PLT.
International students studying outside of Australia are not required to have a USI. To complete the enrolment form, simply:
- Enter an overseas address
- Select ‘Studying Outside of Australia’ in the ‘Citizenship’ section.
- Leave the USI field blank
What are my payment options?
You can pay by:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Amex)
- Bank or personal cheque
- Direct deposit into The College of Law's account.
Keep in mind, non-FEE-HELP students must pay the full fee when enrolling. If you use FEE-HELP, no upfront payment is needed, and you can split payments between FEE-HELP, self-funding, or employer contributions.
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?
Yes! You can complete your PLT in any state, no matter where you obtained your law degree.
It's a good idea to consider doing your PLT in the state where you want to practice as a lawyer, as the coursework is designed to match that specific jurisdiction’s requirements. However, you still have the option to be admitted as a lawyer in any state, except for South Australia and Tasmania, as they have unique requirements.
For South Australia and Tasmania, there are special rules in place. Please reach out to our Customer Engagement Team for more details.
Once you've become a lawyer, you can also seek admission in other Australian states or territories either through the Mutual Recognition Scheme or by applying directly.
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?
Work experience undertaken before you begin your PLT program can count towards some, but not all, of your PLT work experience.
All students need to complete 15 days’ work experience after beginning their PLT program.
If you’re completing the 75-days work experience option, the remaining 60 days work experience can be undertaken in the 2 years prior to starting your PLT program.
What counts as work experience?
To count towards your PLT, your work experience must:
- Occur in the delivery of legal services
- Be under the supervision of an appropriate supervisor
- Comply with the work experience rules
You can find out if your work experience can count towards your PLT by submitting an Application for Approval Form to support@collaw.edu.au
This form can be submitted before you enrol at the College of Law, and we’ll keep a record of your work experience.
How do I have my work experience approved?
Getting your work experience approved is a straightforward process that involves six simple steps. You don't even need to be a College student to have your work experience recorded for future use in your PLT journey.
Here are the six steps to follow:
- 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.
Does the College provide visas for international students completing their PLT?
If you need to extend or obtain your student visa through The College of Law, you are required to complete our on-campus program in the Sydney CBD, NSW.
During the program you will attend campus on Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm for the first week and Monday to Wednesday 9.00am to 3.30pm for the remainder of the 15-week program.
When you apply for the on-campus program, we can provide you with an eCOE, which will allow you to obtain an 11-month student visa.
Can I study PLT outside of Australia?
Overseas students with an Australian law degree can undertake any of the PLT programs. Our online PLT programs don’t require any on campus attendance. You will only need to participate in live online workshops held between 9am to 5pm, in the local Australian time zone.
You can also complete any of our blended PLT programs. You will need to make sure that your travel documents allow you to study in Australia to attend the five days of onsite workshops.
I have a law degree from another country. Can I do the PLT program and become a lawyer in Australia?
To become a lawyer in Australia with an overseas law degree, you'll need to have your qualifications evaluated by the admitting authority in the specific state or territory where you want to practice.
Depending on their assessment, you may have to complete the entire PLT program or just specific subjects within it. We provide individual PLT subjects for students who are required by the admitting authorities to take certain PLT subjects while being exempt from others.
Do you offer single PLT subjects for overseas qualified lawyers seeking admission in Australia?
Yes. We offer single PLT subjects for overseas solicitors and others who are required by an admitting authority to complete some subjects of the PLT program.
You will need to have your law qualifications assessed by the admitting authority in the state or territory you wish to practice in before enrolling in the subjects.