NSW / PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

PLT for NSW admission

Complete IOLT’s Practical Legal Training with 100% online coursework and supervised workplace experience. Study at times that suit you, including after hours.

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The full course at a glance

24 weeksCourse duration
20 daysSupervised legal work
Year-roundApplications open

PLT course fees

$6,000 domestic tuition. Pay upfront or in six interest-free instalments of $1,000.

Full fee information

Flexible study, on your schedule

Complete IOLT coursework from Sydney, regional NSW or another location without attending campus classes. Choose regular study times that suit your week, including evenings and weekends.

Arrange the 20 days of supervised workplace experience alongside your course. If you already have a legal role, ask IOLT to approve its duties and supervision before relying on it.

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Course requirements

IOLT’s full PLT course combines seven online subjects and 20 days of supervised workplace experience over 24 weeks. Use your completion evidence for the separate New South Wales admission process.

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

Preparing for admission in NSW

Your PLT enrolment and your NSW admission application are separate. Once you have completed the academic and practical training requirements, follow the LPAB applicant guide and online Admission Portal process.

  • Read the current LPAB guide before preparing your application
  • Keep academic completion evidence and PLT completion documents together
  • Plan for the admission process as well as your 24-week course
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Applying for admission

  1. Complete your academic requirements

    Complete a recognised law qualification and the prescribed academic areas. Obtain written approval before starting PLT early, if applicable.

  2. Complete IOLT PLT

    Finish your online coursework and 20 days of approved supervised workplace experience.

  3. Apply for admission in New South Wales

    Use your academic and IOLT completion documents in the current New South Wales admission process. Admission also involves suitability and other requirements.

  4. Apply for a practising certificate

    Once admitted, arrange the certificate and any conditions required for legal practice in New South Wales.

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

Where do I apply for NSW admission?

Apply through the NSW LPAB online Admission Portal after reading its current applicant guide. Your IOLT enrolment application is a separate process.

Can I study from regional NSW?

Yes. The coursework is 100% online, so you can study from your usual location. You still need approved supervised workplace experience.

Can an existing NSW legal job count?

IOLT can review the legal duties, supervisor and supporting evidence. Have the arrangement approved before relying on it for the workplace requirement.

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.