Practical Legal Training in Tasmania - Leo Cussen

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Practical Legal Training in Tasmania

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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7 program dates available

Online Part-time

August 2026 (National)

Dates

Start date: 3 August 2026

Census date: 14 September 2026

End date: 12 March 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$865

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

5 - 23 Apr 2027

10 - 28 May 2027

5 - 23 Jul 2027

23 Aug - 10 Sep 2027

Immersive Workshop Dates

18 - 21 Aug 2026

9 - 11 Dec 2026

3 - 5 Mar 2027

Online Part-time

September 2026 (National)

Dates

Start date: 7 September 2026

Census date: 19 October 2026

End date: 16 April 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

21 - 24 Sep 2026

27 - 29 Jan 2027

7 - 9 Apr 2027

Online Part-time

January 2027 (National)

Dates

Start date: 25 January 2027

Census date: 9 March 2027

End date: 20 August 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$899

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

9 - 12 Feb 2027

2 - 4 Jun 2027

11 - 13 Aug 2027

Online Part-time

March 2027 (National)

Dates

Start date: 30 March 2027

Census date: 10 May 2027

End date: 22 October 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$899

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

13 - 16 Apr 2027

4 - 6 Aug 2027

13 - 15 Oct 2027

Online Part-time

May 2027 (National)

Dates

Start date: 10 May 2027

Census date: 21 June 2027

End date: 3 December 2027

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$899

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

31 Jan - 18 Feb 2028

13 - 31 Mar 2028

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

25 - 28 May 2027

15 - 17 Sep 2027

24 - 26 Nov 2027

Online Part-time

August 2027 (National)

Dates

Start date: 2 August 2027

Census date: 13 September 2027

End date: 10 March 2028

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$899

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

13 - 31 Mar 2028

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

17 - 20 Aug 2027

8 - 10 Dec 2027

1 - 3 Mar 2028

Online Part-time

September 2027 (National)

Dates

Start date: 6 September 2027

Census date: 18 October 2027

End date: 13 April 2028

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Program Fees

Domestic $12,390

International $17,790

Placement Service +$899

Leo Cussen Placement Dates

8 - 26 May 2028

Immersive Workshop Dates

20 - 23 Sep 2027

25 - 27 Jan 2028

5 - 7 Apr 2028

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.

 

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.

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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Why choose Leo Cussen

Real world training

Develop practical legal skills through real world learning and legal tasks that reflect how lawyers work today.

Personalised support

Receive guidance from practising lawyer mentors who provide support throughout the program.

Flexible learning

Choose from full-time or part-time pathways, multiple learning modes and specialist areas.

Job ready confidence

Build the capability, practical experience and confidence to take the next step in your career.

Your career pack

Wondering what comes after your law degree? You’re not alone. We’ve created a guide to help you understand each stage of becoming a lawyer, with practical resources to support you from Practical Legal Training through to admission and your first legal role.

Planning to apply for admission in TAS?

To become an admitted lawyer in Tasmania, you’ll need to apply through the Board of Legal Education. Admission applications are considered by the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Use the link below to check the latest admission requirements for Tasmania. If you have any questions along the way, our team is here to help.

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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.