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Practical Legal Training Online

A clear pathway from study into your legal career, with practical training, personalised support and real world experience from day one.

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10 program dates available

Online Full-time Closed

August 2026 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 3 August 2026

Census date: 31 August 2026

End date: 18 December 2026

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$865

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

1 - 19 Feb 2027

22 Feb - 12 Mar 2027

5 - 23 Apr 2027

10 - 28 May 2027

Immersive Workshop Dates

11 - 14 Aug 2026

21 - 23 Oct 2026

9 - 11 Dec 2026

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Online Full-time

September 2026 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 21 September 2026

Census date: 19 October 2026

End date: 19 February 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$865

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

22 Feb - 12 Mar 2027

5 - 23 Apr 2027

10 - 28 May 2027

5 - 23 Jul 2027

Immersive Workshop Dates

29 Sep - 2 Oct 2026

9 - 11 Dec 2026

10 - 12 Feb 2027

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Online Full-time

December 2026 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 7 December 2026

Census date: 18 January 2027

End date: 7 May 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$865

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

10 - 28 May 2027

5 - 23 Jul 2027

23 Aug - 10 Sep 2027

15 Nov - 4 Dec 2027

Immersive Workshop Dates

15 - 18 Dec 2026

10 - 12 Mar 2027

28 - 30 Apr 2027

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Online Full-time

January 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 25 January 2027

Census date: 22 February 2027

End date: 11 June 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

5 - 23 Jul 2027

23 Aug - 10 Sep 2027

15 Nov - 4 Dec 2027

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

2 - 5 Feb 2027

14 - 16 Apr 2027

2 - 4 Jun 2027

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Online Full-time

February 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 15 February 2027

Census date: 15 March 2027

End date: 2 July 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

5 - 23 Jul 2027

23 Aug - 10 Sep 2027

15 Nov - 4 Dec 2027

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

23 - 26 Feb 2027

5 - 7 May 2027

23 - 25 Jun 2027

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Online Full-time

March 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 22 March 2027

Census date: 19 April 2027

End date: 6 August 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

23 Aug - 10 Sep 2027

15 Nov - 4 Dec 2027

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

13 - 31 Mar 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

30 Mar - 2 Apr 2027

9 - 11 Jun 2027

28 - 30 Jul 2027

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Online Full-time

June 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 28 June 2027

Census date: 26 July 2027

End date: 12 November 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

15 Nov - 4 Dec 2027

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

13 - 31 Mar 2028

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

6 - 9 Jul 2027

15 - 17 Sep 2027

3 - 5 Nov 2027

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Online Full-time

August 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 2 August 2027

Census date: 30 August 2027

End date: 17 December 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

13 - 31 Mar 2028

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

10 - 13 Aug 2027

20 - 22 Oct 2027

8 - 10 Dec 2027

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Online Full-time

September 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 20 September 2027

Census date: 18 October 2027

End date: 18 February 2028

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

13 - 31 Mar 2028

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

28 Sep - 1 Oct 2027

8 - 10 Dec 2027

9 - 11 Feb 2028

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Online Full-time

December 2027 (National)

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Dates

Start date: 6 December 2027

Census date: 17 January 2028

End date: 5 May 2028

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$895

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

14 - 17 Dec 2027

8 - 10 Mar 2028

26 - 28 Apr 2028

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Built for Your Legal Career

For more than 50 years, Leo Cussen has been preparing future lawyers for successful legal careers. Through practical learning, personalised support and flexible study options, you’ll build the capability, real world experience and confidence employers look for in future lawyers.

 

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Learning Options

Choose Your Study Mode

Flexible study options allow you choose from multiple intakes throughout the year, making it easier to fit PLT around work, study and life commitments.

Selecting the online learning mode in NSW requires a special exemption. Please contact us at courseadvice@leocussen.edu.au to discuss your eligibility.

Full-time

Duration

  • 20-weeks

Weekly hours

  • 25-30 hours per week

Learning modes

  • Online – 10 days of online workshops
  • Blended – 10 days of onsite workshops (15 days for NSW)
  • Onsite – 10 days of onsite workshops

Specialist areas

  • Group 1 – Family Law, Banking and Finance, Wills and Estates
  • Group 2 – Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law

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Part-time

Duration

  • 30-weeks

Weekly hours

  • 15-20 hours per week

Learning modes*

  • Online – 10 days of online workshops
  • Blended – 10 days of onsite workshops (15 days for NSW)

Specialist areas

  • Group 1 – Family Law, Banking and Finance, Wills and Estates
  • Group 2 – Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law

*Onsite learning mode is only offered for full-time programs.

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Trusted By Professionals

Why Choose Leo Cussen

Real World Training

Build practical legal skills through realistic client matters, case files and legal tasks that reflect modern legal work.

Personalised Support

Receive guidance from practising lawyers and mentors who provide personalised support throughout your PLT program.

Flexible Learning

Choose from full-time or part-time pathways, multiple learning modes and specialist areas that align with your career goals.

Job Ready Confidence

Build the capability, practical experience and confidence to take the next step towards becoming a lawyer.

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Exemption Policy

Program Fees

FEE-HELP is available for PLT applicants who are Australian citizens or on a Permanent Humanitarian visa. For more information about eligibility for FEE-HELP, please refer to StudyAssist.

For eligible students, the tuition fee can be fully or partially covered by FEE-HELP. If you wish to access FEE-HELP, please select FEE-HELP as your funding option when completing the online enrolment form.

You’ll receive an email containing the steps to complete the Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) after your PLT enrolment is confirmed.

Students without access to FEE-HELP

Fees for non-FEE-HELP applicants are due two weeks before the PLT program commencement date. We also offer payment arrangements for those who prefer to pay in instalments. Please contact PLT Enrolment Team via enrolment@leocussen.edu.au to discuss your payment options (i.e. payment plan).
Payments can be made by electronic funds transfer or credit card.

Placement Info

These dates are only applicable for those who request for Leo Cussen to organise their professional placement. For more information on self-sourced placement, please contact the course advice team.

Immersive Info

Immersive workshops are mandatory dates, which are highly interactive and practical sessions, designed to help you develop and refine key legal skills.

Have questions?

Our team is here to help. Simply book a call with one of our Course Advisors or chat with us via Live Chat to get the answers you need.

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