Practical Legal Training (PLT) Program
Your Roadmap to Admission
Complete Law Degree
Get an LLB or JD from an accredited Australian university.
Practical Legal Training
Complete your PLT program and workplace experience in 24 weeks.
Admission to Practice
Get admitted to the Supreme Court and practice in any Australian state or territory.
Program Overview & Entry
Our PLT course is a streamlined 24-week pathway for law graduates. The program integrates 100% online coursework with a 20-day workplace experience component, both of which are completed concurrently to fast-track your admission to practice.
Coursework
Structured online learning through our Virtual Law Firm. Focus on mastering core legal competencies with flexible, skills-based modules.
View curriculum →Workplace Experience
Complete 20 days of workplace experience in a law firm, community legal center, or barrister's chambers. This can be self-arranged or arranged by IOLT.
Placement guidance →Eligibility: When can I start?
- Graduates: Start immediately upon completing your LLB or JD.
- Current Students: Start now if you have 2 or fewer electives remaining (Early Start).
- Prerequisites: Must have completed all core "Priestley 11" subjects.
Practical Legal Training (PLT) designed for employability.
I don't just teach law; I employ lawyers. We designed this PLT Program to produce the kind of graduates that law firms want to employ: practical, commercial and ready for their first file.
Maximise Your
Employability
Gain the specific, practical edge required to secure a role in a competitive legal hiring market.
Add Value to
Law Firms Immediately
Walk into your first firm ready to handle files and client work without constant supervision.
Bridge the
University-to-Practice Gap
We transform your theoretical law degree into the commercial, billable skills required for admission.
The IOLT Advantage
Practical Legal Training designed to fit the reality of the modern law graduate.
Our Affordable PLT program is built for flexibility, allowing you to qualify for admission on your own terms.
Most Cost Effective
The lowest cost PLT in Australia at $6,000. Payment plans available.
Start Anytime
Rolling intakes mean you can start immediately.
For Busy Grads
Complete your coursework after hours. Designed for those working full-time.
What is Practical Legal Training (PLT)?
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is the hands-on vocational stage required for admission. Instead of writing essays, you will master the daily tasks of a lawyer: drafting pleadings, managing property settlements, and applying trust accounting rules. Our Board-approved program covers the mandatory National Competency Standards in areas like Civil Litigation and Commercial Law, providing the direct certification you need for admission to the Supreme Court.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about PLT
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is the essential bridge between law school and becoming a practicing lawyer. It is a structured program that law graduates (LLB or JD) must complete to satisfy the practical requirements for admission to the Supreme Court. The IOLT program focuses on real-world skills—like legal drafting, file management, and ethics—ensuring you are practice-ready from Day 1.
Our program is a streamlined 24-week pathway. This duration allows you to complete your comprehensive online coursework and your 20-day workplace experience component within a predictable six-month timeframe. This structure is designed to help you qualify for admission efficiently without compromising on the depth of your training.
IOLT requires a 20-day workplace experience component. This meets the national minimum standard for practical legal training. We provide clear guidance on how to secure and complete these 20 days of supervised legal work during your 24-week enrollment, ensuring you gain valuable exposure to a legal environment.
Yes, you may be eligible for an "Early Start." Law students who have completed all core Priestley 11 units and have no more than two electives remaining in their degree can often commence PLT with approval from their state’s admitting authority. This allows you to get a head start on your admission process while finishing your final university electives.
Yes. The IOLT curriculum is delivered 100% online through our Virtual Law Firm. This includes interactive modules, drafting tasks, and live workshops. Our digital-first approach offers the flexibility needed for graduates balancing work or other commitments while studying.
For a deep dive into our subjects, fee structures, census dates, and specific enrolment requirements, please visit our dedicated page for PLT Detailed Information.