Online PLT for international students

Complete Practical Legal Training with IOLT for $8,700 AUD. Study online, start when your eligibility is confirmed and complete the practical training required for your Australian admission pathway.

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International law graduates considering online Practical Legal Training in Australia

International fee$8,700 AUDPayment options available

Delivery100% onlineStudy from Australia or overseas

Course duration24 weeksRolling commencement

Workplace experience20 daysSupervised legal work

Your starting point depends on where you studied law

International student and overseas-qualified lawyer are not the same entry pathway.

If you completed an Australian LLB or JD, IOLT can review your academic documents for PLT entry. If your law qualification was completed overseas, obtain the relevant admitting authority's assessment before treating PLT as your confirmed next step.

I completed an Australian law degree

Submit your Australian LLB or JD transcript and completion evidence. IOLT will review whether you are ready to begin PLT or whether approval is required before commencement.

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I completed my law qualification overseas

Start with an assessment from the admitting authority relevant to your intended pathway. The written outcome identifies any Australian law subjects, English evidence, PLT or other requirements that still apply.

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From an overseas law qualification to Australian admission

Your assessment letter and the admitting authority remain the source of truth for your individual requirements.

01
Have your qualification assessed
Apply to the relevant Australian admitting authority for assessment of your overseas academic qualification and, where applicable, practical legal training, admission and experience.
02
Complete any directed requirements
Your assessment may identify Australian law subjects, English language evidence, currency requirements or other conditions that must be completed.
03
Complete IOLT PLT if required
Where full PLT remains required, complete the 24-week online course and 20 days of supervised workplace experience.
04
Apply for admission
Complete the character, suitability and procedural requirements of your admitting authority, then apply separately for the practising entitlement required for legal practice.

Choose your intended admission jurisdiction

The assessment and admission process differs between states and territories. Use the page for the jurisdiction relevant to your pathway.

New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory

Assessment first for overseas qualifications

IOLT can explain its course and review your assessment documents, but the relevant admitting authority decides how your overseas qualification, practical training, experience and other admission requirements are recognised.

Practical training without traditional exams

The course is built around the work lawyers actually do: drafting, advice, client communication, ethics, trust accounting, file management and other practice-focused tasks.

International law graduate studying Practical Legal Training online

100% online coursework

Complete the coursework from Australia or overseas without required campus attendance.

Start when eligible

Rolling enrolment means you can begin after your eligibility and required enrolment documents are confirmed.

No traditional exams

Assessment is based on practical legal tasks rather than a final written examination.

Placement support

Arrange your own qualifying experience or request IOLT placement assistance, subject to capacity, timing, location and suitable host opportunities.

International fee

$8,700

AUD total tuition fee. Payment options are available.

Course fee includesFull online PLT courseworkPractical assessment and feedback20-day workplace experience frameworkCompletion documentation

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Approved Practical Legal TrainingInstitute of Legal Training PLT Course

Approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia

The supplied page states that the IOLT PLT Course is listed by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia as approved practical legal training.

Admission itself remains jurisdiction-specific. The authority dealing with your application determines how your academic qualification, PLT and other requirements apply in your circumstances.

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International PLT questions

The essential information for international students and overseas-qualified law graduates considering Practical Legal Training in Australia.

How much is IOLT PLT for international students?

The international fee is $8,700 AUD. External qualification assessment, top-up subjects, English testing, admission applications, visa matters and practising certificate costs are separate.

Can international students complete PLT online?

Yes. IOLT coursework is delivered online and can be completed from Australia or overseas. Students must still complete 20 days of supervised workplace experience in a qualifying legal environment and satisfy their applicable admission requirements.

Can I complete IOLT PLT while living overseas?

The coursework can be completed while overseas. You should plan how the workplace experience and any in-person admission requirements will be completed, and independently confirm any visa or migration requirements that apply.

Is my overseas law degree recognised in Australia?

An Australian admitting authority must assess the overseas qualification. Its written outcome identifies any Australian law subjects, English language evidence, PLT or other requirements that must be completed before admission.

Do I need to complete top-up subjects before PLT?

Follow the directions in your assessment. Some applicants must complete directed academic requirements before starting PLT, while limited early-start arrangements may exist with prior approval. The admitting authority makes that decision.

Does IOLT PLT have exams?

No traditional exams are used. Assessment is based on practical legal work such as drafting, advice, client communication, ethics, trust accounting, file management and other professional tasks.

How long does the PLT course take?

The full IOLT PLT program runs for 24 weeks and includes online coursework plus 20 days of supervised workplace experience.

Can I start at any time?

Yes. IOLT uses rolling enrolment rather than fixed semester intakes. You can start after your eligibility and required enrolment documents have been reviewed and confirmed.

Does IOLT arrange workplace experience?

You may arrange your own qualifying workplace experience. IOLT placement assistance is also available subject to capacity, timing, location and suitable host opportunities.

What documents should I provide when applying?

Provide your academic transcript and completion evidence. Overseas-qualified applicants should also provide their admitting authority assessment or direction letter and evidence of any required top-up subjects completed.

Take the practical step toward Australian admission

Apply online and IOLT will review your academic and pathway documents before confirming your enrolment.

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General information only. Admission, English language, visa, workplace experience and practising certificate requirements can vary by jurisdiction and can change. Confirm your individual requirements with the relevant admitting authority and, where visa conditions are relevant, the appropriate migration authority or adviser.