WA / PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
PLT for Western Australia admission
Complete IOLT’s Practical Legal Training with 100% online coursework and supervised workplace experience. Study at times that suit you, including after hours.
The full course at a glance
PLT course fees
$6,000 domestic tuition. Pay upfront or in six interest-free instalments of $1,000.
Full fee informationFlexible study, on your schedule
Study online from Perth or regional Western Australia without relocating for campus classes. Set aside regular daytime, evening or weekend sessions that fit your commitments.
Arrange the 20-day workplace component with approved legal duties and supervision. Discuss the proposed role or placement with IOLT before making firm arrangements.
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 Western Australia 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 informationPreparing to apply for admission in WA
The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia publishes admission forms, application notes and an online admission application. Read those notes before preparing your evidence for the WA admission process.
- Check the Board’s current admission application notes
- Arrange your academic and PLT completion evidence
- Keep any suitability directions with your application records
Applying for admission
Complete your academic requirements
Complete a recognised law qualification and the prescribed academic areas. Obtain written approval before starting PLT early, if applicable.
Complete IOLT PLT
Finish your online coursework and 20 days of approved supervised workplace experience.
Apply for admission in Western Australia
Use your academic and IOLT completion documents in the current Western Australia admission process. Admission also involves suitability and other requirements.
Apply for a practising certificate
Once admitted, arrange the certificate and any conditions required for legal practice in Western Australia.
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 is the WA admission application?
The Legal Practice Board’s admission forms page links to the online application and the notes you should read before applying.
Can I study IOLT PLT from regional WA?
Yes. The coursework is delivered online. Arrange suitable supervised legal work for the separate workplace component.
Can Admissions confirm my proposed workplace?
Send details of your duties and supervisor to IOLT. Approval depends on whether the arrangement meets the workplace experience requirements.
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.
General information only. Confirm the current admission and practising requirements for your circumstances with the relevant authority.