Discover the flexibility of two distinct learning modes to suit your preferences.
Online |
Blended |
Duration20 WeeksLearning ModeSelf-paced online programImmersive Workshops10 days via video conferencing |
Duration20 WeeksLearning ModeSelf-paced online programImmersive Workshops10 days onsite learning |
Online |
Blended |
Duration30 WeeksLearning ModeSelf-paced online programImmersive Workshops10 days via video conferencing |
Duration30 WeeksLearning ModeSelf-paced online programImmersive Workshops10 days onsite learning |
Program Dates | Learning Module | Intake Status |
29 July 2024 – 13 December 2024 | Online | Closed |
16 September 2024 – 14 February 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
9 December 2024 – 9 May 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
28 January 2025 – 13 June 2025 | Online / Blended | Open Enrol Now |
17 February 2025 – 4 July 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
24 March 2025 – 8 August 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
23 June 2025 – 7 November 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
4 August 2025 – 19 December 2025 | Online / Blended | Open Enrol Now |
22 September 2025 – 20 February 2026 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
8 December 2025 – 8 May 2026 | Online | Notify Me |
Intakes open on a rolling 12-month basis.
Dates include 10 days of immersive workshops at the beginning, middle and end of the program – attendance dates will be released shortly. Contact us if you require more information about these sessions.
Program Dates | Learning Module | Intake Status |
9 September 2024 – 17 April 2025 | Online | Closed |
28 January 2025 – 22 August 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
31 March 2025 – 24 October 2025 | Online / Blended | Open Enrol Now |
12 May 2025 – 5 December 2025 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
8 September 2025 – 17 April 2026 | Online | Open Enrol Now |
Intakes open on a rolling 12-month basis.
Dates include 10 days of immersive workshops at the beginning, middle and end of the program – attendance dates will be released shortly. Contact us if you require more information about these sessions.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is available for PLT applicants who are Australian citizens or on a permanent humanitarian visa. If you are an overseas practitioner on a permanent visa for the purposes of bridging study, then you aren’t eligible for FEE-HELP for PLT.
For eligible students, the tuition fee can be fully or partially covered by FEE-HELP. If you’re wishing to access FEE-HELP, please select FEE-HELP as your funding option when completing the online enrolment form.
You’ll receive an Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) via email at least one month prior to starting your PLT course. The email will contain information on how to complete your eCAF.
Students without access to FEE-HELP
Fees for non-FEE-HELP applicants are due two weeks before the start of your course. If you expect to have difficulty in paying your PLT fees, we can help. Contact the Director of PLT to discuss your individual situation.
Students that don’t have access to FEE-HELP may apply to pay the course fee by instalments. To do this, you’ll need to apply for permission from the Director of PLT no later than two weeks before the start of the course (the enrolment date).
Payments can be made by direct deposit, bank cheque/money order or credit card.
LLB, BA, GDLP Australian Legal Practitioner
LLB, BA, GDLP Australian Legal Practitioner
BA, LLB, MBus
BA, LLB, MBus
LLB Australian Legal Practitioner
LLB Australian Legal Practitioner
Australian Legal Practitioner
Australian Legal Practitioner
Technical Capability is developed throughout the PLT program where you’ll run client matters across a range of practice areas, while being supported by expert legal practitioners.
Human skills are developed and honed through immersive learning with a focus on the people skills required for effective client interaction, negotiation and advocacy.
Character is developed through the program as you focus on ethics, professionalism and reflective practice. During this time, you’ll work closely with your mentor – an experienced lawyer – who will act as a guide through the program and as you enter the profession.
Adaptability is developed through the Leo Justice Lab. The Leo Justice Lab is part of the PLT program. You’ll work in a team to apply your knowledge to a real access-to-justice problem and gain an innovative mindset to use as you enter the profession.
You’ll be taught methods and mindsets for innovation, which you’ll use as you enter the profession.
Launch your legal career with confidence through Leo Cussen’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) ACT program. As a leader in Practical Legal Training in the ACT, Leo Cussen equips aspiring lawyers with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed.
Our comprehensive PLT program bridges the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Guided by experienced legal professionals, you’ll engage in practical exercises, real-world case studies and simulations that prepare you for the challenges of the legal field.
Leo Cussen’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) in the ACT offers flexible study options, whether full-time or part-time, onsite or online. This flexibility allows you to balance your studies with other commitments, ensuring a smooth transition into your legal career.
Our supportive and experienced mentors in ACT help you develop essential skills for client communication and courtroom advocacy. You’ll also receive career support from experienced legal recruiters.
With over 50 years in legal education, graduates of Leo Cussen ACT consistently feel well-prepared and confident as they enter the legal profession.
Choosing Leo Cussen connects you with a network of successful alumni and strong industry connections, opening doors to diverse career opportunities.
Invest in your future with Leo Cussen’s Practical Legal Training in the ACT and gain the skills, experience and confidence to succeed. Enrol today and take the first step to launching your legal career.
Still got questions? You can contact us – we’re here to help!
Leo Cussen’s PLT course can be completed full-time or part-time.
Full-time PLT takes 20 weeks plus professional placement.
Part-time PLT takes 30 weeks plus professional placement.
Professional placement runs for 15 days and there are options to complete this concurrently with your PLT coursework
Yes – in most cases, completing a PLT (or equivalent course) is a compulsory step before seeking admission as a legal practitioner.
PLT is generally started after you’ve completed your degree, or in some cases, beforehand, when you only have two elective subjects left to do in your studies.
Most students start the PLT after completing their legal qualification at university. However in some jurisdictions you may be able to commence the PLT if you have no more than two elective subjects left to do in your studies.
The course qualifies you with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) and eligibility to apply for Admission to the legal profession in any Australian state or territory.
For our Blended and Online courses, there are 10 face-to-face training days (called ‘immersives’). There are 4 immersive days at the beginning of the course, 3 in the middle and 3 at the end.
These days can be attended via video conferencing (for the Online course) or in-person (for the Blended course).
For our onsite courses, there are two days of in-person attendance each week for the duration of the course, as well as 10 face-to-face immersive days.
The attendance days are mandatory and scheduled on specific dates. For attendance dates, please see the Dates and Fees page.
If you are unable to attend a date due to illness or extenuating circumstances, we will work with you to organise a catch-up day.
In addition to your course work, you are also required to complete 15 days of placement in a legal setting. There are options to complete this either during or after your PLT course.
If you would like us to find your professional placement for you, Leo Cussen can organise this for an additional fee (which can be put on FEE-HELP) Please see the Dates and Fees page for details of current fees.
From day one, you’ll be assigned a dedicated mentor who is also an experienced lawyer. Your mentor will guide you through the whole course, and offer personalised coaching as you complete your PLT, get admitted and start your legal career.
You’ll also have access to tailored placement, careers, and admission support to help get you job-ready.
Yes. You will have access to a dedicated careers office staffed with qualified career consultants who have experience in the legal profession. With hundreds of employers in our network and decades of experience, we’ll help equip you with the tools you need to enhance your job search, and get you job ready.
Yes. Leo Cussen provides personalised admission support for every PLT student at no additional cost. This means you’ll get dedicated one-on-one help with your application to become an Australian lawyer.
Yes. The Australian legal profession allows for mutual recognition of admission across all Australian states and territories. If you complete our PLT course in one state/territory, there are pathways to practise law in all other states/territories.
Yes. FEE-HELP is available for our PLT courses for eligible graduates.
Yes. Students without access to FEE-HELP can apply for a payment plan.
In our PLT, you’ll learn how to become a lawyer by working in a simulated law firm under the supervision of lawyers. You’ll work on mock files based on real cases. And you’ll learn how to apply what you learned at law school to a real-world setting.
This means you will essentially be treated as a first-year lawyer, and given tasks that reflect the real-world of legal practice.
The cases and files you work on will include:
You will also choose two of the following electives:
Through running those matters, you will develop skills in areas such as advocacy, negotiation, drafting and client interviewing – all the key skills that employers look for when hiring graduates.
You will also complete a 15-day (20-day in WA) placement in a real legal setting.
No, there are no tests or exams in the Leo Cussen PLT.
Our PLT reflects real-life legal practice. So you’ll only do tasks that lawyers would do. Instead of assessments, we provide meaningful feedback on your simulated legal tasks, and give you an opportunity to resubmit if needed. No more exam pressure!
Yes, there are pathways for international students to complete our Practical Legal Training course.
Leo Cussen has a dedicated International Student team to guide you through the process for completing the PLT and getting admitted. Assistance can be provided in areas such as:
Leo Cussen is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of the ACT as an authorised local provider of PLT in the Australian Capital Territory.
You can view the Terms and Conditions for Enrolment here.
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