Practical Legal Training
THE FLEX FACTOR
PLT built by you, for you
- Want a career coach? We’ve got you covered.
- Prefer evening workshops? You got it.
- Tired of exams and essays? We are too. Consider them gone.
SHAPE A COURSE AROUND YOUR NEEDS
Pick
your pace
Pick
your pace
Study at a time that suits you
Study at a time that suits you
Select your
learning style
Select your
learning style
Get started
sooner
Get started
sooner
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Ongoing
career support
Ongoing
career support
Hone your
legaltech skills
Hone your
legaltech skills
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DISCOVER THE FLEX FACTOR.
Build your own PLT.
And sharpen all the skills you didn’t know you needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Practical Legal Training (PLT)?
Now that you’ve completed (or nearly completed) your law degree, you have a strong theoretical understanding of the law.
But you’re not ready to enter the workforce. Not yet.
PLT, or Practical Legal Training, equips you with the practical, day-to-day skills you will need as an entry level lawyer. You know - the court-appearing, contract-preparing, law-talking kind.
Think of your PLT as the perfect finishing school. A space to practise your skills and build your confidence as an entry-level lawyer who’s ready to soar.
After completing your PLT, you will be awarded a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP). This means you will be eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner in your state or territory.
When can I start 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.
Can I start while I'm still at uni?
Usually students start their PLT after they finish their law degree, but the Early Commencement Rule means you can start once you have completed all your Priestley 11 core subjects with only 2 electives remaining on your law degree.