SA / OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS

Study PLT from South Australia

Complete IOLT’s Practical Legal Training from South Australia with 100% online coursework and supervised workplace experience. Study at times that suit you, including after hours, and apply for first admission in Victoria.

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Legal work and study

The full course at a glance

24 weeksCourse duration
20 daysSupervised legal work
Year-roundApplications open

PLT course fees

$8,700 international tuition. Pay upfront or in six interest-free instalments of $1,450.

Full fee information

Flexible study, on your schedule

Stay based in Adelaide or regional South Australia while completing online coursework for first admission in Victoria. Choose regular study times that fit your week, including after hours.

Complete the full PLT course while based in South Australia. Arrange 20 days of approved supervised workplace experience, then prepare for first admission in Victoria and the later South Australian practising requirements.

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Before you enrol

  1. Get your Victorian assessment

    Apply to the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for assessment of your overseas qualifications and training. This IOLT option uses Victoria for first admission while you study from South Australia.

  2. Send your assessment to Admissions

    Send your written assessment, academic records and results for any required Australian study. Admissions will check your documents and explain the full-course enrolment requirements.

  3. Enrol in the full PLT course

    Meet the academic entry requirements and complete IOLT’s enrolment steps. Your offer confirms the full-course fee and start arrangements.

Course requirements

Complete seven online subjects and 20 days of supervised workplace experience over 24 weeks. Use your IOLT completion documents when applying for first admission in Victoria.

24 weeks

Course duration

100% online coursework

  • Seven online subjects across practical legal skills and practice areas
  • Practical legal tasks and assessments

Complete practical tasks such as drafting documents, preparing client advice and managing legal matters. There are no final written exams.

20 days

In a suitable legal workplace

Supervised workplace experience

  • An eligible workplace and approved supervisor
  • Workplace experience completed alongside the course

Use an eligible current role or arrange a suitable placement. Ask IOLT about placement assistance if needed; suitable opportunities are subject to availability.

Workplace experience information

Prepare for Victoria, then South Australia

The IOLT option described here uses Victoria for first admission. If South Australia will be your principal place of practice afterwards, check the local registration and practising certificate requirements with the Law Society of South Australia.

  • Use the VLAB and Supreme Court process for first admission in Victoria
  • Keep your academic and PLT completion documents together
  • Check South Australian registration and practising certificate requirements before practising there
Read the official admission guidance

Applying for admission

  1. Have your qualification assessed

    Obtain the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB)’s written assessment and complete any required Australian academic study.

  2. Complete the full PLT course

    Complete seven online subjects and 20 days of approved supervised workplace experience over 24 weeks.

  3. Apply for admission in Victoria

    Follow the current Victoria admission process using your academic evidence, assessment and PLT completion documents.

  4. Apply for a practising certificate

    After admission, apply for the practising certificate required for your intended legal work and check the recognition requirements in South Australia.

IOLT provides the PLT course and completion documents. The admitting authority decides your admission application. Admission and permission to practise are separate steps.

Frequently asked questions

Which assessment should I obtain for this option?

Obtain Victorian assessment and directions for your overseas qualifications and training. This IOLT option uses Victoria for first admission.

Does being based in Adelaide make this an SA admission course?

No. Your study location and first-admission jurisdiction are different. The option described here uses the Victorian process.

Can Admissions advise on the later South Australian steps?

Admissions can explain the IOLT course. Confirm South Australian registration and practising requirements with the Law Society and relevant authority.

Contact Admissions

Contact Admissions with questions about the course, entry requirements or fees. Include your qualification and intended admission jurisdiction so we can assist with your enquiry.

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General information only. Confirm the current admission and practising requirements for your circumstances with the relevant authority.