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Your first steps into your legal career

Your PLT Professional Placement

As part of your Practical Legal Training (PLT) program, all students are required to complete a professional placement. This placement is an exciting opportunity to apply your training in real-world scenarios and take an active role in real-life legal matters.

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Just 15 Days of Professional Placement

The PLT Program at Leo Cussen is thorough and includes extensive simulated legal work, allowing you to complete your requirement with just 15 days of professional placement.

(20 days in WA)

You have two options for organising your placement:

Leo Cussen Organised Placement

We find and organise your placement for you.

Self-Organised Placement

You can find your own placement, and we’ll provide the support you need along the way.

For more details, check out our Placement FAQ’s

How does Placement Work?

Meet the Placement Team

Within the first few weeks of your program, you’ll meet with our experienced Placement Team. This session will cover everything you need to know about both placement options. You’ll learn how each works, the benefits of each approach, and the support available to help you decide which option is best for you.

You’ll choose youre placement option:

If you choose a Leo Cussen organised placement, you’ll complete a comprehensive preference form. This form gathers information about:

This ensures your placement aligns with your interests.

Our team will consider your preferences and work closely with our placement hosts to find an opportunity that’s the right fit for you.
For those who choose a Leo Cussen-organised placement, your placement is scheduled at the end of the prorgam. This allows you to fully focus on your Practical Legal Training without the added stress of arranging or balancing a placement during your studies.
Before your placement begins, we’ll make sure you’re well-prepared. From answering your questions about your host organisation to helping you understand what to expect, we’ll ensure you feel confident and ready to make the most of the experience.
Your placement involves a 15-day full-time commitment in a professional legal environment. Under the supervision of an experienced lawyer, you’ll gain:

This immersive experience is designed to bridge the gap between your legal studies and your legal career.

Meet the Placement Team

Within the first few weeks of your program, you’ll meet with our experienced Placement Team. This session will cover everything you need to know about both placement options. You’ll learn how each works, the benefits of each approach, and the support available to help you decide which option is best for you.

You’ll choose your placement option:

If you already have your placement confirmed, great work, let us know the details and we will make sure it meets all the requirements and you are good to go.

If you need some support finding a placement you can book in for as many consultations as you need with our highly experienced placement and careers team. We can guide and support you on how to approach organisations about placement.
You can complete your self-organised placement part-time and at anytime after you start the PLT.
Before your placement begins, we’ll make sure you’re well-prepared. We’ll help you understand what to expect, and ensure you feel confident and ready to make the most of the experience.
Your placement involves a 15-day full-time commitment in a professional legal environment. Under the supervision of an experienced lawyer, you’ll gain:

This immersive experience is designed to bridge the gap between your legal studies and your legal career.

For more details, check out our Placement FAQ’s

Discover more about PLT Placement

Worried About Organising Your PLT Placement?

We know how challenging it can be to juggle studying and placement, so we take care of the hard work for you! Leo Cussen can organise your placement on your behalf. Just tell us your preferences, and we'll handle the rest.

Busy Schedule? We Can Help!

We understand life can get hectic, and finding time for your placement can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer flexible timing options to suit your needs.

Already Working in a Legal Role?

Good news! If you’re already employed in a legal position, you may be able to use this as your PLT placement. Chat with us after you start the prorgam, and we’ll guide you through the process to confirm your role meets the requirements.

Want Experience in a Specific Area of Law?

If you’re looking to gain experience in a particular area of law, we can help! If you choose a Leo Cussen organised placement, we’ll consider your preferences and work to match you with a placement that aligns with your interests.

Can a Placement Lead to a Job?

Yes, it can! Many of our graduates have received job offers from their placement host. While we can’t guarantee a job, we’ll help you prepare for your placement so you can make a great impression and maximize your opportunities.

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For more details, check out our Placement FAQ’s

What are the benefits of PLT Placement?

Hear from our recent PLT graduates about their placement experiences.

When can I do my PLT Placement?

Leo Cussen Organised Placement:  You can choose from the below placement periods. Please note, minor changes may be necessary to accomodate public holdays and program timetable changes.

Self-Organised Placement: The below dates don’t apply to you if you choose to organise your own placement. You’ll be able to choose your own dates any time after the commencement of your PLT program (subject to prior approval from Leo Cussen).

Full Time Intakes – Placement Dates

Program Start DatePlacement Periods ( except WA)Placement Periods (WA only)
26 February 202422 July – 9 Aug 2024
26 Aug – 13 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 18 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 6 Dec 2024
22 July – 16 Aug 2024
26 Aug – 20 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 25 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 13 Dec 2024
25 March 202426 Aug – 13 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 18 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 6 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
26 Aug – 20 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 25 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 13 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
11 June 202428 Oct – 18 Nov 2024
28 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 17 Mar 2025
12 May – 30 May 2025
28 Oct – 22 Nov 2024
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 24 Mar 2025
12 May – 6 Jun 2025
29 July 202428 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 17 Mar 2025
12 May – 30 May 2025
7 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 24 Mar 2025
12 May – 6 Jun 2025
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
16 September 202424 Feb – 17 Mar 2025
12 May – 30 May 2025
7 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
24 Feb – 24 Mar 2025
12 May – 6 Jun 2025
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
9 December 202412 May – 30 May 2025
7 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
12 May – 6 Jun 2025
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
28 January 20257 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
17 February 20257 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
24 March 202525 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
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25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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23 June 202510 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
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10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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4 August 202527 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
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27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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Part Time Intakes – Placement Dates

Program Dates Immersive Dates for Blended and Onsite Programs (9am – 5pm) Immersive Dates for Online Program (9am – 5pm)
29 January 2024 26 Aug – 13 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 18 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 6 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
26 Aug – 20 Sep 2024
30 Sep – 25 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 13 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
4 March 2024 30 Sep – 18 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 6 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 17 Mar 2025
30 Sep – 25 Oct 2024
18 Nov – 13 Dec 2024
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 24 Mar 2025
20 May 2024 28 Jan – 17 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 17 Mar 2025 12 May – 30 May 2025
7 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
28 Jan – 24 Feb 2025
24 Feb – 24 Mar 2025
12 May – 6 Jun 2025
7 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
28 January 2025 25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
Remaining dates TBC
25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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31 March 2025 10 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
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10 Nov – 5 Dec 2025
27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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12 May 2025 27 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
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27 Jan – 23 Feb 2026
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2024 PLT Program Fees

When it comes to fees, Leo Cussen makes it easy and clear – what you see is what you pay. We provide quality PLT at a competitive price, no compromises or hidden fees.

2024

Domestic Student
$ 11,540
  • Self Organised Placement

2024

Domestic Student
$ 12,190
  • Leo Cussen Organised Placement

2024

International Student
$ 16,790
  • Self Organised Placement

2024

International Student
$ 17,440
  • Leo Cussen Organised Placement

2025

Domestic Student
$ 12,390
  • Self Organised Placement

2025

Domestic Student
$ 13,070
  • Leo Cussen Organised Placement

2025

International Student
$ 17,790
  • Self Organised Placement

2025

International Student
$ 18,470
  • Leo Cussen Organised Placement

PLT Placement FAQ’s

Everything you need to know about completing your professional placement as part of your PLT

How long does placement last for?

Placements carried out as part of the Leo Cussen PLT are 15 days (105 hours) in all states except WA where they are 20 days (140 hours) in length. Graduates must successfully complete the Placement in order to complete the PLT and to be eligible

to apply for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must ensure that they carry out at least two days (or four half-days) of work experience per week during the Placement period.

Do I have to organise this myself or can Leo Cussen help me?

Depending on your circumstances and availability we can assist you to find an arrangement that works for you.

Before the course census date, Graduates must notify Leo Cussen whether they wish to organise their own Placement, or have their Placement organised by Leo Cussen.

Graduates who elect to organise their own placement must seek approval from Leo Cussen by submitting a Placement Arrangement Form prior to commencing the Placement. If you need assistance win self-organising a placement, our placement and careers team are on hand to help.

Graduates who elect to have their Placement organised by Leo Cussen must agree to the terms and conditions of that service.

Is there any part-time placement options available?

All Leo Cussen organised placements run full-time at the end of your program. If you wish to complete a self-organised placement this can be part-time and we will be available throughout your program to help and advise you on this.

When can I do the Leo Cussen organised placements?

There are specific date periods during which placements are available. Placement periods can be found on the Program Dates & Fees page of

the Leo Cussen website, or you will be notified of the placement period options prior to census date.

You must choose a placement period that commences after the conclusion of your PLT program; you cannot choose a placement period

that falls prior to, or during, your PLT program. We endeavour to offer placement periods that begin no more than 4 weeks after the

conclusion of your coursework.

What locations do you offer placements in?

Leo Cussen will find you a placement within the metropolitan area of the Australian capital city of your choice. You can ask Leo Cussen to

also consider placements outside of Australian capital cities (i.e.regional Australia), but we cannot guarantee this. You will be given

the opportunity to provide your location preferences which we will consider.

Who can supervise me during placement

Graduates are supervised by a person who:

  1. has at least three years of post-admission experience practising law; and
  2. is admitted to the legal profession; and
  3. holds a current practising certificate; and
  4. is currently practising law; and
  5. is currently of good standing in the legal profession.
  6. b) Alternatively, a Supervisor may be a judge or magistrate of an Australian court, or member of an Australian tribunal.
Is there a fee for the Leo Cussen organised placements

There is a fee payable for Leo Cussen to source a placement for you

(‘placement fee’). Fee information can be found on the Program Dates

& Fees page of the Leo Cussen website.

Can I put this fee on FEE-HELP?

The placement fee can be put on FEE-HELP for eligible students who choose this option prior to the census date for their program intake.

What if I change my mind after the census date?

If you initially elected to have your placement sourced by Leo Cussen, and now wish to source your own, the placement fee is

non-refundable.

If you initially elected to source your own placement, and now wish to have it sourced by Leo Cussen, we cannot guarantee to

find you a placement however we will do our best to assist you with options.  If it is determined that we can source you a

placement, you will need to pay the placement fee.

Still got questions? You can contact us – we’re here to help!

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