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.

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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

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.

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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 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 information

Preparing 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
Read the official admission information

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 Western Australia

    Use your academic and IOLT completion documents in the current Western Australia 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 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.

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General information only. Confirm the current admission and practising requirements for your circumstances with the relevant authority.