Practical Legal Training in Tasmania
A clear online PLT pathway for Hobart and Tasmanian law graduates preparing for admission in Tasmania. Complete your coursework online, finish your workplace experience, and prepare for the next step toward legal practice.
What is Practical Legal Training in Tasmania?
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is the vocational stage between completing your law degree and applying for admission to the legal profession. It develops the practical skills, professional responsibility, values, and work habits expected of an entry-level lawyer.
In Tasmania, admission to the legal profession is handled through the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The Law Society of Tasmania notes that admission queries should be directed to the Supreme Court rather than the Society.
IOLT's PLT is designed for students and graduates who want a practical, online pathway that can fit around work, study, and life in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, or regional Tasmania.
PLT built for the reality of studying and working in Tasmania
For many Tasmanian law graduates, PLT needs to fit around work, final study commitments, and the practical timing of admission. An online PLT course can make that transition simpler, whether you are based in Hobart, Launceston, the north-west, or regional Tasmania.
IOLT's coursework is delivered fully online with rolling start dates, so you can begin when you are ready and complete the academic component from anywhere in Tasmania. Workplace experience is completed separately in an eligible legal environment.
Rolling intakes
Do not wait months for an intake period to begin. Apply today and commence your 24 week coursework immediately.
Most cost effective
At $6,000, IOLT is the most affordable PLT in Australia. Flexible payment plans are available to spread the cost.
100% online
Designed for busy graduates balancing work, study, and admission timing. Complete your coursework online on your own schedule.
Tasmanian graduates and final year students
This page is for law graduates and final year students in Tasmania, including graduates from the University of Tasmania and students who studied interstate, online, or overseas and are considering admission in Tasmania.
Whether you studied in Hobart, Launceston, online, interstate, or overseas, the core question is the same: how do you move from your academic qualification into the practical training and admission steps required to begin your legal career?
Can you do PLT online from Tasmania?
Yes. IOLT's coursework is delivered 100% online. You can complete the academic component of the program from anywhere in Tasmania, while arranging workplace experience in an eligible legal environment.
Admission and practising certificate steps are separate from PLT. The Supreme Court of Tasmania provides admission information, and practising certificate matters are handled separately from the Court.
The pathway from law school to practice in Tasmania
PLT is one step in the broader pathway. Finishing PLT helps you become eligible to apply for admission, but admission and authority to practise are separate steps.
Complete your academic qualification
Complete your LLB, JD, or equivalent recognised academic qualification covering the required core areas of legal knowledge.
Complete Practical Legal Training
Complete an approved PLT program. For IOLT students, this is a 24 week online course plus 20 days of workplace experience.
Prepare your admission application
Prepare your admission materials, including PLT completion evidence and any other documents required for your individual circumstances.
Apply for admission in Tasmania
Admission to the legal profession in Tasmania is by application to the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
Practising certificate
Admission alone is not the same as authority to practise. A practising certificate is required before engaging in legal practice.
Can you start PLT before graduating in Tasmania?
In limited circumstances, students may be able to start PLT before completing every subject in their law degree. You should confirm the current position with the relevant Tasmanian admission authority before relying on early commencement.
- You should have completed the required core areas of legal knowledge
- You should have only a small number of non-core subjects remaining
- You should be enrolled in any remaining subjects while completing PLT
- You should obtain any required permission before commencing
Frequently asked questions about PLT in Tasmania
Can I do IOLT PLT online from Tasmania?
Yes. IOLT's coursework is delivered online, so students in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, and regional Tasmania can complete the academic component from anywhere.
How much does IOLT PLT cost?
IOLT's PLT course fee is $6,000. This is separate from any admission application fees or practising certificate fees that may apply outside the course.
How long does IOLT PLT take?
IOLT's PLT program runs for 24 weeks and includes 20 days of workplace experience.
Who handles admission in Tasmania?
Admission information is provided by the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The Law Society of Tasmania states that it does not deal with admission to practice in Tasmania.
Is PLT the same as admission?
No. PLT is the practical training stage. Admission is a separate application process, and holding a practising certificate is separate again from admission.
Ready to start your PLT from Tasmania?
100% online coursework, a 24 week pathway, 20 days of workplace experience, and practical training built for Tasmanian law graduates.
This page provides general information about completing Practical Legal Training and the pathway to admission in Tasmania. It is general information only and is not legal advice about your individual admission application. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and timelines with the Supreme Court of Tasmania and any relevant Tasmanian legal profession authority before lodging an application. Last reviewed 2026.