Practical Legal Training (PLT) Brisbane & Queensland
Your final critical step to the Supreme Court of Queensland. High-quality, cost-effective, and focused on professional reality.
What is Practical Legal Training?
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is the mandatory vocational bridge between the completion of a law degree and admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland. While an LLB or JD from The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Griffith University (Griffith), Bond University (Bond), James Cook University (JCU), University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Central Queensland University (CQU), University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Australian Catholic University (ACU) or another Australian University focuses on substantive doctrine, PLT is designed to transform that academic foundation into billable professional skills.
Managed under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), PLT ensures that graduates meet the National Competency Standards required to practise law competently and ethically. It is the final requirement for the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) to recommend your admission to the Supreme Court.
The primary goal of our PLT program is to move you away from 'thinking like a student' and toward 'acting like a lawyer.' We focus on the high-value, practical tasks that Brisbane partners expect from junior solicitors on Day 1.
'Billable vs Academic' Comparison
| Aspect | Law School (LLB/JD) | Our PLT Program (IOLT) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Legal Doctrine & Theory | Billable Vocational Skills |
| Output | 3,000-word Academic Essays | Affidavits, Claims & Contracts |
| Key Objective | Academic Research | Client-Ready Deliverables |
Admission to the Supreme Court of QLD
You must complete a series of requirements set by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB). Our Practical Legal Training (PLT) program is designed specifically to meet these standards, providing the final bridge between your law degree and your admission ceremony at the Supreme Court of QLD in Brisbane.
The QLD-Specific PLT Pathway
We provide the mandatory training component required for your Admission. Our program is built for Queensland graduates who want a practical, streamlined path to practice.
Coursework: 24 Weeks
Practical Skills Tailored to QLD Law
- Civil Litigation: Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld).
- Property Law: Land Title Act 1994 (Qld) & PEXA settlements.
- Ethics: QLD-specific professional standards & trust accounting.
Workplace Experience
20 Days of Real World Experience
Complete your 20-day workplace experience at a law firm, judge's office, or CLC within Queensland.
- Placements across Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Regional QLD.
- Supervisor must hold a current QLD practicing certificate. Please not IOLT Arranged Workplace Experience spaces are limited.
Your Queensland Admission Pathway
1. Early Start (2-Unit Rule)
Start PLT while finishing your last two electives (subject to LPAB approval).
2. Complete Coursework
Finish your 24-week practical modules focused on QLD practice.
3. 20-Day Placement
Work under a qualified QLD practitioner.
4. Admission Ceremony
The final step at the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane.