Learn when you can start PLT, how rolling entry differs from fixed intakes and when early commencement may be possible. Eligible IOLT students can start anytime.

Learn what counts as PLT workplace experience, who can supervise and how to find a placement. IOLT requires 20 approved days and offers placement support.

IOLT PLT runs for 24 weeks, including online coursework and 20 days of workplace experience. See what happens before and after the course.

Yes, many graduates combine work and PLT. Learn what to check, how to plan the week and why IOLT’s 100% online coursework can help.

Compare Australian PLT courses. See why IOLT’s $6,000 fee, six interest-free instalments, 100% online coursework and immediate starts stand out.

Seven practical rules for junior lawyers starting in an Australian law firm, covering instructions, deadlines, supervision, confidentiality and sustainable work.

What commercial awareness means for Australian law graduates, including client objectives, practical risk, options, costs and professional duties.

A practical Australian guide to legal advice letters covering the answer, facts, analysis, options, recommendation, next steps and professional obligations.

A five-step Australian legal research method for legislation and cases, including official sources, currency checks, noting up and a defensible research trail.

How junior lawyers can record legal time accurately, write clear billing narratives, protect confidentiality and comply with firm and client requirements.

As a supervising partner, I'll let you in on a secret: the quality of a junior lawyer's file notes is the clearest sign of their potential. While it might feel like busywork, a perfect file note is a critical legal instrument. It's a record of the matter, a risk management tool, and a direct insight into your competence.

Use the STAR method to answer legal interview questions with credible examples of judgement, teamwork, deadlines, ethics and learning.

Build a specific and credible answer to “Why this law firm?” using current research, personal evidence and a clear clerkship or graduate interview structure.

A practical guide to legal work portfolios for Australian law graduates, including useful samples, application strategy and essential confidentiality safeguards.

A practical Australian law graduate CV checklist covering education, legal and transferable experience, achievements, confidentiality and final accuracy checks.

Understand Australian PLT pathways for international students, overseas law graduates and overseas-admitted lawyers before enrolling.

What Australian law firms look for in graduate lawyers, including communication, reliability, judgement, research, commercial awareness and teamwork.