Did you know it’s possible to start your PLT during your law degree if you've completed all prescribed (‘Priestley 11’) core courses and have no more than 12 Units of Credit (UOC)/2 electives left to complete in your LLB/JD or equivalent qualification.
For UNSW students, approval of early commencement in the GDLPP and verification of remaining electives requires:
- Application for a Progression Check
- Completion of an Early PLT Request form
- Submission of early start request form to the LPAB
- Completion of online application for the UNSW PLT Program (GDLPP) attaching early start approval from the LPAB.
*The Priestley 11 core courses cover administrative law, civil procedure, company law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law and procedure, equity and trusts, evidence, ethics and professional conduct, property law and torts.
Why study at UNSW?
A Progressive Approach
The UNSW PLT course incorporates best-practice educational technologies and flexible delivery modes to help you balance PLT with work and personal commitments.
Engaged Learning
Study from anywhere in Australia or the world in a supportive learning environment that prioritises student experience. You’ll receive mentoring from our legal practitioners who’ll support you as you transition into legal practice.
Exclusive Career Support
Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justice’s in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes one-on-one counselling sessions, a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability.
Workplace Experience
UNSW PLT offers unique opportunities to apply, test and reflect on your skills and knowledge through professional placements. You can experience interacting with different clients in a range of settings, including at UNSW in-house clinics (e.g. Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC)), community legal centres (e.g. Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) and Youth Law Australia) and firms.
Practicum
Students have the option to complete a practicum to strengthen their professional development through a combination of placements, simulated workplaces, technical learning spaces, law-related projects, continuing legal education and structured reflective practice.
If you would like to know more or have a chat with the UNSW PLT team, get in touch via [email protected].