Practical Legal Training Costs
We are freezing our fees
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 freeze 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.
For PLT cost and course fees breakdown for part-time, full-time, local and overseas students please see below:
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2020 Fees
The fees applicable to specific categories of students are:
Overseas Category Fee Overseas Category Onsite Full-Time PLT Students
Fee $15,945.00
Overseas Category Online Full-Time PLT Students
Fee $15,500.00
Overseas Category Online Part-Time PLT Students
Fee $15,955.00
Domestic Category Fee Domestic Category Onsite Full-Time PLT Students
Fee $11,125.00
Domestic Category Online Full-Time PLT Students
Fee $10,455.00
Domestic Category Online Part-Time PLT Students
Fee $10,810.00
A part tuition fee of $500.00 (or a completed Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form) 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. Course fees for PLT are reviewed every six months and may be subject to increase or decrease from course to course. -
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 Cost Fee type Withdrawal Penalty (prior to Census Date)
Cost $500
Fee type Transfer from ‘Online to Onsite’ or ‘Onsite to Online’ PLT course
Cost $300
Fee type Replacement of Materials (reference and coursework)
Cost $20 per individual set $300 full set
Fee type Replacement of lost keys and print/copy card
Cost $50 per item
For more on Withdrawal Penalties, go to:
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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.
Overseas Students: Please note that overseas students may pay the course fee of $15,555 by instalments. However, 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.