Practical Legal Training Costs

Our fees will stay the same in 2021

2020 has been, and continues to be, a challenging time for everyone, particularly students. In recognition of students’ needs, we have taken the decision to keep our 2020 fees throughout 2021 to assist students planning to complete PLT next year. Accordingly, fees currently displayed on our website will remain valid until the end of 2021.
As a not-for-profit, our focus remains firmly on providing access to quality training for all law graduates. We hope this assists with planning for 2021 and wish all law students well with their remaining studies.

Go here to read the Important Information for students.

For PLT cost and course fees breakdown for part-time, full-time, local and international students please see below:

  • 2021 Fees

    The fees applicable to specific categories of students are:

    International Students

    Face to Face Learning

    		 Fee

    $15,945.00
    International Students

    Blended Learning and 100% Online

    		 Fee

    $15,500.00
    International Students

    Blended Learning Part-Time

    		 Fee

    $15,955.00
    Domestic Students

    Face to Face Learning

    		 Fee

    $11,125.00
    Domestic Students

    Blended Learning and 100% Online

    		 Fee

    $10,455.00
    Domestic Students

    Blended Learning Part-Time

    		 Fee

    $10,810.00

    A part tuition payment of $200.00 is required to confirm your PLT enrolment. The balance of the full tuition fee for non-FEE-HELP applicants is payable in full no later than two weeks before the commencement of the relevant course (the enrolment date).


    If you expect to have difficulty in paying your PLT fees, then you should discuss the matter with the Director PLT well in advance of the enrolment date. 

  • Additional Fees

    Incidental fees are charged principally as a fine or penalty and imposed as a disincentive and not in order to raise revenue or cover administrative costs – as per 7.5.1 (d) of the Higher Education Provider Guidelines under the Higher Education Support Act 2003.

    Fee type

    Withdrawal Penalty (prior to Census Date)

    		 Cost

    $500
    Fee type

    Transfer between PLT courses

    		 Cost

    $300

    For more on Withdrawal Penalties, go to:

    Important Information for Applicants

  • Payment Options

    FEE-HELP

    FEE-HELP is available for PLT applicants. However, please note that FEE-HELP is available only if you are an Australian citizen or a student on a permanent humanitarian visa. If you are an overseas practitioner on a permanent visa for the purposes of bridging study, then you are NOT eligible for FEE-HELP for PLT.

    For eligible students, the tuition fee can be fully or partially covered by FEE-HELP. If you are not an Australian citizen or do not have a permanent humanitarian visa, then you will be required to pay the tuition fee upfront. All applicants wishing to access FEE-HELP loans must return a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance Form with their acceptance of offer (electronic versions of this form are acceptable). FEE-HELP forms will be emailed to applicants with the Offer Letter. Hard copies can also be posted by request to pltadmin@leocussen.edu.au.

    After you apply for FEE-HELP, if you disagree with a decision about re-crediting or remitting then please read the Centre’s FEE-HELP Review Procedures below.

    Students without access to FEE-HELP Please note that students without access to FEE- HELP may apply to pay the course fee by instalments.  An application for permission to pay the fee by instalments must be made in writing to the Director PLT no later than two weeks before the commencement of the course (the enrolment date). Payments may be made by direct deposit, bank cheque/money order or credit card.