NT / PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

PLT for Northern Territory 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 online coursework from Darwin, Alice Springs or elsewhere without attending campus classes. Choose regular study times around your commitments, including evenings and weekends.

Tell IOLT that you intend to apply for NT admission when arranging completion documents. Have your workplace duties and supervisor approved for the supervised experience requirement.

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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 Northern Territory 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 a Northern Territory admission application

The NT Supreme Court publishes admission guidelines, forms and ceremony information. Your academic and practical training certificates need to address the NT requirements, even where your study was completed interstate.

  • Read the NT admission guidelines before preparing your documents
  • Check that educational certificates address the NT admission rules
  • Follow the current filing and service instructions
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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 the Northern Territory

    Use your academic and IOLT completion documents in the current Northern Territory 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 the Northern Territory.

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

Does interstate study change the NT documents I need?

The NT guidelines require educational certificates addressing NT admission requirements. Tell IOLT that you intend to apply in the Northern Territory.

Where can I find Darwin or Alice Springs admission information?

Use the NT Supreme Court’s lawyers page and admission guidelines. Confirm the relevant ceremony and filing arrangements with the Registry.

Can I complete the coursework from Alice Springs?

Yes. IOLT coursework is online. The workplace experience still needs a suitable approved role and supervisor.

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.