Practical Legal Training
The College of Law offers the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice as an approved program of practical legal training (PLT) in preparation for admission as an Australian lawyer. The Program enables direct admission in a number of Australian jurisdictions and offers students a choice of streams, study modes and locations. The program consists of three components:
- Coursework Component: 15 weeks full-time or 30 weeks part-time study, offered via online or on-campus courses
- Work Experience Component: 75 working days and may be completed full time or part time (at least two days a week) or 25 days + the Clinical Experience Module
- Continuing Professional Development Component: consists of two self-assessable parts, being a workbook and seminars (accessible online).
Learning in the College environment is different from learning substantive law in an academic environment. It involves practical content and interactive learning with supervision and feedback from experienced mentors.
What this means for you:
- a real life practical approach program
- lecturers with extensive professional experience in a range of practice areas
- contact with graduates from a range of backgrounds
- professional affiliations, legal contacts and networking opportunities
- online learning using custom-built technology combined with lecturer interaction and feedback
- flexible access for regional students those with work\life commitments
- in-house programs in association with participating law firms
Students can take advantage of multiple start dates, full and part-time options and online or Sydney Campus study modes. An online legal jobs board is also available on our website for work experience and graduate positions.
Postgraduate Programs at The College of Law
The College now offers legal practitioners the opportunity to further develop their skills in a particular practice area with our Applied Law Program. This new program has an emphasis on practical learning and mentoring and is conducted primarily online, with some face-to-face components.
You can choose to study at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree level.
For more information about any of our programs contact:
Student Services Ph: 1300 856 111
enrolments@collaw.edu.au www.collaw.edu.au