The leading program for admission to practice in Australia. Completion of this program leads to the award of the GDLP
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Completed the last exam of your law degree
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Received your exam results by the program census date
OR
- Completed your Priestley 11 core subjects
- Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
- Are currently enrolled in your remaining elective subject(s)
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Received permission from the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) to begin PLT early
STARTING YOUR PLT EARLY
In New South Wales, you can apply to the LPAB to start your PLT early if you have:
- Completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree
- Have no more than two electives remaining in your law degree or double degree
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Are currently enrolled in your remaining university subject(s)
To apply, you will need to provide to the LPAB:
- A completed Application for Early Commencement of PLT form
- An original letter from the Dean of your Law School which verifies:
- Your completion of the Priestley 11 core subjects
- Your current enrolment in the remaining university subject(s)
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Fee payment or confirmation of online fee payment
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Usually after you finish your law degree, but the Early Commencement Rule means you can start once you have completed all your Priestley 11 core subjects with only 2 electives remaining on your law degree.
To start your Practical Legal Training early, you will need to seek approval from the admitting authority in the state you wish to be admitted to practise.