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08 Aug

Getting Admitted as a Lawyer

So, you want to be a lawyer? Great! But there’s more to it than just passing exams.      To get admitted as a lawyer in Australia, you need to complete three key steps:   Obtain a law degree  Complete practical legal training (PLT)  Demonstrate your suitability for admission as a lawyer And to practice law,...

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05 Jun

Law School to Lawyer - Alum, Taimoor Zia's Story

Pathway from University to Leo Cussen’s PLT Program My journey to becoming a lawyer started as a fresh faced 19-year-old. My time at Deakin University was rewarding, and as is the case with any law student, at times challenging. Nevertheless, 8 years to the day after I set foot on campus as a student for...

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19 Sep

Diversity and Inclusion in PLT

How our International Support Team helps graduates feel confident.   Since 1972, Leo Cussen Centre for Law has delivered Practical Legal Training (PLT) so law graduates can attain their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP). The hard work and dedication of our graduates culminates in their admission as a lawyer and eligibility to practice the...

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