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Practical Legal Training

After meeting the academic requirements, the second eligibility requirement to become a solicitor is the satisfactory completion of approved or corresponding Practical Legal Training requirements.

In contrast to the broad theoretical knowledge gained at university, Practical Legal Training provides instruction in a wide range of tasks and procedures, such as:

• legal research
• fact and legal analysis
• problem solving
• legal writing and drafting
• interviewing and oral communication
• advising
• advocacy
• dispute resolution.

College of Law Practical Legal Training

A course in PLT is available through the Professional Program at the College of Law. The Professional Program consists of three components:

• Coursework Component: 15 weeks of full-time or 30 weeks of part-time study, offered via Distance Online or On-campus courses.
• Work Experience Component: consists of 75 working days and may be completed full-time or part-time (at least two days a week).
• Continuing Professional Education Component: consists of two self-assessable parts being a Workbook and seminars (accessible online).

For more information, visit the Practical Legal Training section on the College of Law’s website.

Other Practical Legal Training providers

Other Practical Legal Training courses in New South Wales are available at:

University of Newcastle

University of Technology, Sydney

University of Western Sydney

University of Wollongong

If you have completed your Practical Legal Training course at an institution outside of New South Wales, please refer to the Legal Profession Admission Board.