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We provide dedicated support to international students and overseas qualified lawyers, helping you navigate your pathway to admission and legal practice in Australia.
Getting Started
Whether you’re an Australian law graduate or an overseas qualified lawyer, we’ll help you understand your eligibility and the next steps to enrol in Practical Legal Training.
Student visa applicants must enrol in our CRICOS registered program. We’ll provide an eCOE to support your visa application. Eligible student, bridging and temporary visa holders may also enrol in our onsite, blended or online PLT programs.
Yes. The following applies:
Before enrolling, you’ll need to have your overseas qualifications and/or work experience assessed by the admitting authority in the Australian state where you intend to practise.
Depending on the outcome, you may be required to:
Why Leo Cussen
Our dedicated international team provides personalised support throughout your Practical Legal Training, from enrolment and study through to admission and your legal career in Australia.
Receive personalised guidance from our specialist international team throughout your PLT.
Access a panel of accredited migration firms for visa and migration advice tailored to your circumstances.
We'll help you understand the eligibility requirements for overseas-qualified lawyers practising in Australia.
Connect with fellow international students through exclusive events, webinars and online communities designed to help you build your network and feel supported.
Leo Cussen is a registered CRICOS provider offering Practical Legal Training for international students.
CRICOS provider code: 02224A
CRICOS Onsite Course Code: 039593D
Additional Resources
We’ve brought together important resources to help you prepare for studying and completing Practical Legal Training in Australia. Explore information about visas, student requirements and your rights and responsibilities.
International Student FAQs
Yes, you are eligible to enrol in and commence the PLT. However, please check with the International Student Support Team to confirm the appropriate study mode based on your visa conditions.
If you obtained your law degree or equivalent from outside Australia, you will need to have your qualifications for admission approved by the relevant admitting authority in the state you wish to practise. This must be done before you apply for any PLT program. After you have been approved, you can apply for PLT.
If you’re an overseas lawyer, you must contact the relevant admitting authority in each state to discuss any requirements for admission to the Australian legal profession. If the admitting authority requires you to complete PLT, then you can apply with us. Given you have already practised law, you may be required to complete part of the PLT program at Leo Cussen. Please contact us for more details or to discuss your personal circumstances.
If you wish to apply for a student visa, once your enrolment in our CRICOS-registered course (Onsite Full-Time Learning) has been confirmed, we will issue you with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), which you can use to apply for a new student visa.
If you are currently completing your law degree in Australia on a student visa, you may commence the Leo Cussen PLT and then apply for a new student visa using the eCoE issued for your PLT enrolment.
We can also provide guidance on the program options that are most suitable for you based on your visa conditions.
No, you are not required to take an IELTS test to enrol in our PLT course.
You may not be required to take an IELTS test as part of your admission application. Once you have commenced your PLT course, our Admissions Support Team will be available to assist you with the English language proficiency requirements for admission to practice. This support is available during your PLT studies.
The appropriate learning mode will depend on the visa you currently hold or will be applying for. Please contact our International Student Support Team to discuss the most suitable learning mode for your circumstances.
Yes, Leo Cussen offers the opportunity to have your placement organised for a fee.
You are required to pay a $500 part tuition fee as acceptance of your offer to confirm your PLT enrolment. The balance of the tuition fees is due 2 weeks prior to the PLT course start date.
If you wish to pay the remaining fees via instalments, once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter, you can contact our PLT Enrolment Team for a payment plan application form. You must make your application no later than two weeks before the course start date. Your application will be reviewed by our Director of Education Delivery and once approved, you will be sent a payment plan agreement.
Applicants on a Permanent Humanitarian Visa are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP.
