Entry requirements
You must have completed an Australian Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor or international equivalent. The Diploma in Law, awarded by the Legal Profession Admission Board is also accepted for admission to this program. If you are an international applicant, have non-Australian legal qualifications or are seeking to start your PLT early, there are specific instructions.
Do you wish to commence your GDLP/MLP prior to completing your LLB or JD? Please note, the Practical Legal Training Early Start Rule has recently changed.
Element 1: Becoming a Practitioner
Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) is an introduction to lawyers’ skills and is preparation for the rest of the program. The consecutive five day course is compulsory and taught by practising lawyers and barristers in one of 13 metropolitan or regional centres.
The education approach is one of ‘learning by doing’ and the practical sessions cover:
- interviewing and advising
- client communications
- problem solving and teamwork
- dispute resolution and negotiation
- legal writing
- legal analysis
- advocacy
Element 2: Professional Practice Core
The Professional Practice Core (PPC) is a compulsory online course, 16 weeks long and is run twice a year that covers:
- Professionalism in Practice
- Ethics
- Accounts
- Civil Litigation Practice
- Property Practice
- Commercial Practice
The course takes a practical approach to learning where you work in a ‘virtual’ law firm comprising four students. Students work online in ‘virtual office spaces’ and undertake simulated exercises in areas such as commercial, property and civil litigation.
You will manage all aspects of the virtual law firm, including accounts, interacting with partners and associates, and working with clients.
The course is a combination of collaborative teamwork and individual course work. Grades are awarded for competency in each of these areas.
As a participant you will receive extensive feedback which is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of a graduate lawyer. Highly experienced practitioners are assigned to each student to ensure all work is of an excellent professional standard.
This course has a history of producing high quality, professional lawyers ready to work in law firms around the country and the world.
Element 3: Legal Practical Experience
Legal Practice Experience (LPE) is a work experience placement in the legal profession under the supervision of a lawyer with at least three years of legal experience. The practical experience comprises a 20, 40, 60 or 80 day placement in an approved legal workplace.
Please go to Legal Practice Experience.
Element 4: Electives
Once you have completed the first three elements, and the appropriate number of electives from the list of nine course options, you are ready to be seek admission to practice.
You also have the option of continuing to study towards the Master of Legal Practice. This requires only an additional four courses. There are over 40 masters courses to choose from, please see our or the 
2016 Masters Course Timetable (72.67 KB) for course scheduling.
* Please note that as of 1 January 2015 the elective streams no longer apply; the exception being that if you wish to do LEGW8124 Government Law you must do two other LEGW electives.
Element 1: Becoming a Practitioner
Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) is an introduction to lawyers’ skills and is preparation for the rest of the program. The consecutive five day course is compulsory and taught by practising lawyers and barristers in one of 13 metropolitan or regional centres.
The education approach is one of ‘learning by doing’ and the practical sessions cover:
- interviewing and advising
- client communications
- problem solving and teamwork
- dispute resolution and negotiation
- legal writing
- legal analysis
- advocacy
Element 2: Professional Practice Core
The Professional Practice Core (PPC) is a compulsory online course, 16 weeks long and is run twice a year that covers:
- Professionalism in Practice
- Ethics
- Accounts
- Civil Litigation Practice
- Property Practice
- Commercial Practice
The course takes a practical approach to learning where you work in a ‘virtual’ law firm comprising four students. Students work online in ‘virtual office spaces’ and undertake simulated exercises in areas such as commercial, property and civil litigation.
You will manage all aspects of the virtual law firm, including accounts, interacting with partners and associates, and working with clients.
The course is a combination of collaborative teamwork and individual course work. Grades are awarded for competency in each of these areas.
As a participant you will receive extensive feedback which is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of a graduate lawyer. Highly experienced practitioners are assigned to each student to ensure all work is of an excellent professional standard.
This course has a history of producing high quality, professional lawyers ready to work in law firms around the country and the world.
Element 3: Legal Practical Experience
Legal Practice Experience (LPE) is a work experience placement in the legal profession under the supervision of a lawyer with at least three years of legal experience. The practical experience comprises a 20, 40, 60 or 80 day placement in an approved legal workplace.
Please go to Legal Practice Experience.
Element 4: Electives
Once you have completed the first three elements, and the appropriate number of electives from the list of nine course options, you are ready to be seek admission to practice.
You also have the option of continuing to study towards the Master of Legal Practice. This requires only an additional four courses. There are over 40 masters courses to choose from, please see our or the 2016 Masters Course Timetable (72.67 KB) for course scheduling.
* Please note that as of 1 January 2015 the elective streams no longer apply; the exception being that if you wish to do LEGW8124 Government Law you must do two other LEGW electives.