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Complete PLT while working full time

Complete 100% online coursework in your own time, including after work and on weekends. Domestic full-course tuition is $6,000.

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PLT that fits around your working week

You can keep working full time while completing the online coursework. Make a regular study plan and separately arrange the 20 supervised workplace days.

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Studying in the evenings and on weekends

Choose regular study sessions you can sustain throughout the 24-week course. That might mean evenings, weekends or a mix that suits your roster.

Allow enough time for practical assessments and keep up with the course requirements.

  • Reserve recurring study time
  • Allow extra time for larger assessment tasks
  • Discuss busy work periods before they become a problem

Plan the 20 workplace days separately

Workplace experience requires suitable legal duties and approved supervision. The 20 days must be completed during your course. Work completed before the course does not count.

  1. 01

    Use an eligible current role

    Ask IOLT to review your actual duties and supervision before relying on your job to satisfy the requirement.

  2. 02

    Spread approved days

    Discuss rostered days off, agreed leave or flexible working arrangements with your employer and proposed supervisor.

  3. 03

    Arrange a block

    A period of approved leave may help you complete a placement block. Confirm the arrangement before committing to dates.

Planning your study and workplace experience

Plan study, work and workplace experience together. If your circumstances change, speak with IOLT early so you can understand the available options.

  • A sustainable weekly study pattern
  • An agreed workplace experience plan
  • Clear assessment and admission dates
  • Time to complete practical assessments

Discuss workplace days with your employer

Online coursework and workplace experience require different planning. If your current job involves legal work, send IOLT a description of the duties and proposed supervisor. If it does not, consider when you can attend an approved placement.

Before requesting leave, check the suitability of the proposed arrangement. Keep the approved workplace plan alongside your weekly coursework schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Can I complete IOLT PLT while working full-time?

Yes. The online coursework can be planned around employment, but you still need realistic study time, assessment planning and a way to complete the 20 days of approved workplace experience.

Is the whole course completed from home?

The coursework is delivered online. The 20 days must be completed during your course. Work completed before the course does not count. On-site, hybrid or remote workplace arrangements require approved legal work and suitable supervision.

Can my current job count as workplace experience?

Your current role may be considered if the actual duties are substantially legal, the supervisor is suitable and the arrangement is supported by evidence. The 20 days must be completed during your course. Work completed before the course does not count. IOLT must approve the arrangement before you rely on it.

Do I need to reduce my working hours?

Not necessarily. It depends on your work pattern, other commitments, assessment schedule and placement plan. Build a timetable before commencing and discuss any required flexibility with your employer.

Are there final written exams?

IOLT's PLT focuses on practical legal work and applied assessments rather than traditional final written examinations. Check the current assessment requirements supplied with your offer for the tasks that apply to your cohort.

Can placement days be completed in a block?

A block arrangement may be possible where the workplace, duties, supervision and dates are approved. Discuss the proposed structure with IOLT before making leave commitments.

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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. Admission and practising requirements are set by the relevant authority. Check its current guidance for your own pathway.