About the Institute of Legal Training (IOLT)

We’re a volunteer-led PLT provider building a faster, more cost-effective path to admission. 100% online delivery, optimised curriculum, and a clear route to practise via Western Australia.

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6 months Typical completion
450 hours Coursework
450 hours Workplace experience

What IOLT offers

One clear price: $6,000

No hidden fees. Pay upfront or in four instalments across your six-month program.

100% online, built for life

Modern platforms, self-paced Coursework, structured check-ins, and support when you need it.

Complete in 6 months

A focused pathway that balances momentum with flexibility for work and life.

450 hours + 450 hours

450 hours Coursework + 450 hours Workplace Experience. We can credit you for up to 300 hours of previous work experience.

Start anytime

Begin when you’re ready and keep moving with a clear weekly cadence.

Australia-wide practice (via WA)

Get admitted at the Supreme Court of Western Australia and then apply to practice in any jurisdiction.

Our mission

To keep Practical Legal Training accessible, high-quality, and closely aligned with the work junior lawyers actually do — with particular support for regional and rural students and firms.

Accessible by design

Clear pricing, online delivery, and optimised pacing so graduates can study alongside work and life.

Industry-shaped learning

Real matters, real tools, and guided supervision so you graduate confident, ethical, and practice-ready.

For employers

Host a PLT student: IOLT will support you and manage the entire process.

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  • What you provide

    Hosting an IOLT student is straightforward and rewarding. You provide mentorship, and in return gain a motivated student ready to contribute from day one.

  • What IOLT provides

    We match students to your firm based on their skills, interests, and how they’ll fit with your practice and team. Your role is just to confirm that the student has shown the practical skills required, using a clear sign-off checklist. No grading or extra admin.

  • Modes

    On-site: Full in-person learning with daily team integration.

    Hybrid: A mix of office and remote work for balanced flexibility.

    Remote-first: Fully online, with support for effective virtual collaboration.

Admission & practising via Western Australia

Admission ceremony (Perth)

Attend your admission ceremony at the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

Practising certificate

Apply for a practising certificate from the legal professional body in your state or territory.

Practice Australia-wide

You’re now an Australian lawyer and eligible to practise across the country.

How PLT works at IOLT

  1. 01

    Apply & onboard

    Confirm eligibility, choose your start, and get set up with your learning plan and support channels.

  2. 02

    Coursework (450 hours)

    Skills-based training mapped to national PLT competencies, with weekly check-ins and clear milestones.

  3. 03

    Workplace experience (450 hours)

    On-site, hybrid, or remote — we’ll help scope real work and keep the admin light for you and your supervisor.

  4. 04

    Admission & practising

    Complete PLT, attend your admission ceremony, then apply for your practising certificate.