Practical Legal Training in the ACT

Complete your PLT coursework online, finish 20 days of supervised workplace experience and plan your admission documents around the ACT Supreme Court timetable.

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Professional law graduates completing Practical Legal Training in Canberra
Domestic fee $6,000
Delivery 100% online
Course duration 24 weeks
Workplace experience 20 days

Can I complete IOLT PLT if I live in the ACT?

Yes. ACT applicants can complete IOLT PLT online. Your admission application is then dealt with through the ACT Supreme Court process, subject to the Court's current admission requirements.

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You are usually ready to start when

  • ✓ Your Australian LLB or JD is complete, or you have written approval to start early.
  • ✓ The prescribed academic areas for admission have been completed.
  • ✓ Your official academic transcript or completion evidence is ready for review.
  • ✓ You have considered how you will complete the 20 days of workplace experience.

Work backwards from the ACT filing deadline

The ACT Supreme Court states that an admission application must be filed no later than 28 days before the admission day, and that late applications are not accepted.

Choose your admission day early Allow time for IOLT completion documents, affidavits and the other supporting material required by the current ACT admission process before the 28-day cutoff.

Your ACT pathway

PLT and admission are separate stages. Plan both from the beginning so a filing deadline does not become the reason your admission date moves.

  1. 01

    Confirm you are ready for PLT

    Complete your Australian law qualification and prescribed academic areas, or obtain the relevant approval if an early-start pathway applies.

  2. 02

    Complete IOLT PLT online

    Finish the 24-week practical program and 20 days of supervised workplace experience from Canberra or elsewhere.

  3. 03

    Choose an ACT admission day

    Work backwards from the published date and prepare the originating application, affidavits and supporting documents required for your application.

  4. 04

    File on time, complete admission and arrange your certificate

    File no later than 28 days before the admission day, complete the Supreme Court process, then arrange the appropriate practising certificate if you intend to practise.

Online PLT that fits Canberra legal work

Complete practical training online while working or studying in Canberra, then organise your admission documents around the ACT Supreme Court calendar.

Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory for online Practical Legal Training students

Study around work in Canberra

Online coursework can fit around government, community and private-sector legal roles without a fixed campus timetable.

Complete practical assessment

Work through realistic legal tasks rather than a traditional final written examination.

Plan your path to admission

Complete your PLT while keeping the ACT Supreme Court admission timetable and filing requirements in view.

From PLT to the next stage of a legal career

Meet an IOLT graduate from the Australian Capital Territory and learn more about the areas of practice that interest her.

Leonor Cheng, IOLT Practical Legal Training graduate from the Australian Capital Territory
IOLT ACT graduate

Meet Leonor

Leonor chose a career in law through a strong interest in commercial law and practical problem-solving. Her previous experience in employment law strengthened her interest in advisory work and dispute resolution. Looking ahead, she hopes to build a practice focused on commercial law and litigation, assisting individuals and businesses with complex legal matters.

Leonor Cheng IOLT PLT Graduate · Australian Capital Territory
Domestic fee

$6,000

Pay upfront or in six instalments of $1,000. The fee covers IOLT PLT delivery, practical assessment, academic feedback and course support.
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What to send IOLT

Submit your documents through the online application. IOLT reviews eligibility before making an offer.

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  1. 01

    Academic transcript

    Evidence of your Australian LLB or JD and completed prescribed academic areas.

  2. 02

    Early commencement approval, if required

    Written approval from the relevant admitting authority if your qualification is not yet complete.

  3. 03

    Workplace experience information

    Details of any proposed or completed supervised legal workplace experience.

ACT PLT questions

Admission requirements can change. Use the current ACT Supreme Court guidance for your final application and filing dates.

Can I complete IOLT PLT while living in Canberra?

Yes. The coursework is online and includes 20 days of supervised workplace experience.

What is the ACT admission filing deadline?

The ACT Supreme Court states that applications must be filed no later than 28 days before the admission day.

Can I start before finishing my degree?

Only where the applicable rules allow early commencement and the required approval has been obtained.

Does completing PLT guarantee admission?

No. The Court separately considers the admission application, documents and suitability requirements.

Ready to plan your PLT in the ACT?

Check your eligibility or submit an application. IOLT will review your documents before making an offer.

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General information only. Admission and practising certificate requirements can change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before relying on this page.