Can you do PLT fully online?

Yes. IOLT coursework is completed online, so you can study from anywhere with reliable internet. You still complete the required 20 days of workplace experience in an approved legal environment.

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Yes — with one important distinction

The coursework is online. The workplace experience is still part of PLT.

“Online PLT” describes how you complete the coursework. It does not remove the practical component. IOLT students complete online practical assessments and also complete 20 days of workplace experience in an approved legal environment.

What you complete online

Structured practical coursework covering drafting, interviewing, negotiation, ethics and practice-area tasks, with assessment and academic feedback.

What happens in the workplace

You complete 20 days of workplace experience so the practical training is connected with genuine legal work in an approved legal environment.

How online PLT works

01

Check your eligibility

Confirm that your law qualification is complete or that any required early commencement approval is in place.

02

Choose your start date

IOLT accepts rolling applications, so you can begin when your study and work commitments are realistic.

03

Complete coursework online

Work through practical legal tasks and assessments online with structured academic support.

04

Complete workplace experience

Undertake the required 20 days in an approved legal environment and keep the required records.

What online study actually means

Practical tasks, not passive viewing

The course is built around practical legal work and assessment rather than simply watching recordings.

Structure and feedback

Online delivery still requires scheduled progress, practical feedback and completion of the required competencies.

Flexibility around work and location

Online study can suit graduates who want location independence, need to keep working or have other commitments.

Ask more than “is it online?” Also look at how assessment works, what academic support is available, how progress is structured and how you will complete workplace experience.

Who does online PLT suit?

Online delivery gives you location flexibility, but you still need consistent study time.

It can suit graduates who are working, living regionally, managing caring responsibilities or simply prefer not to wait for a fixed intake. You still need reliable technology, regular participation and a workable plan for the workplace experience component.

Frequently asked questions

Can every part of PLT be done from home?

The IOLT coursework is online. The required workplace experience must be completed in an approved legal environment, although the way a placement operates can vary.

Are there final written exams?

IOLT uses practical legal tasks rather than a traditional final written examination. You must still complete and demonstrate the required competencies.

Can I study online PLT while working?

Many students do, but you should allow reliable weekly study time and plan the workplace experience around your employment.

Can international graduates study IOLT PLT online?

Eligible international graduates can complete the coursework online. Overseas qualifications should be assessed first so you know what academic and PLT requirements apply.

Ready to plan your PLT?

Check your eligibility first, then choose a start date that works with your study, work and admission plans.

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This guide provides general information and is not legal advice. Admission and practising requirements are controlled by the relevant authority and may change.