PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

  • Developed in partnership with the Institute of Victoria
  • Flexible online learning
  • Fast-track coursework
  • Dedicated ACAP assistance
  • Study full-time or part-time

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BE PRACTICE READY WITH ACAP’S PLT

ACAP’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) combines over 40 years of ACAP’s expertise in tertiary education with the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV), the peak body for legal professionals in Victoria, to deliver a truly practice‑ready pathway to admission.

 

Designed to complement your law degree, ACAP’s PLT is immersive, practical and informed by the profession, equipping you with real‑world legal skills, confidence and capability.

 

Delivered in partnership with the LIV, ACAP’s PLT goes beyond meeting admission requirements. With hands‑on training, flexible study options and personalised support, you’ll graduate work‑ready, professionally connected and ready to step confidently from law graduate to future lawyer.

The roadmap to
practical legal training

At ACAP, we’ve re-engineered the path to practice. Our VLAB-accredited Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) provides the flexible, industry-connected training you need for the real world. To qualify as a lawyer in Victoria or apply your legal expertise to a range of professional contexts you must complete the following four core requirements. Designed for professional integration, our program ensures you graduate ready for the workforce.

LIV Membership Benefits

Step into the legal profession with complimentary LIV Membership, your all-access pass to career resources, and the professional credibility needed to stand out from day one. More than just a membership, it's your professional edge.

Direct Networking
Connect with senior mentors and legal employers.
Career Acceleration
Access specialised workshops and career-pathway events.
Professional Resources
Use the full suite of LIV research tools, library services, legal updates.
Law Reform Involvement
Shape future policy by engaging directly with LIV committees.
Legal Updates
Stay informed with daily updates on legal, regulatory and practice developments.
Profile Building
Get involved in committees, events and publications to grow your professional profile.
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ABOUT ACAP

At ACAP, we build knowledge that’s useful, usable and applicable to real-life solutions and real-world change. Education beyond the classroom is our mission as we shape the specialists the future needs. Our deep understanding of people and our human-centred teaching philosophy helps develop the enterprise skills that students require in the real world to ensure a healthy career and ongoing career success. ACAP also has relationships with community organisations, not-for-profit and commercial businesses across Australia. We place many students with these organisations to get real-world experience and practical preparation for a fulfilling career.

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