Practical Legal Training (PLT)
Graduate
Diploma of
Legal Practice
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
Graduate
Diploma of
Legal Practice
A PLT in partnership with
the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV).
Domestic Fees
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT)
| Indicative Total Course Fee* (based on 1.625 EFTSL) $9,800-$11,900 AUD depending on units selected Practical Legal Training Coursework: LLP4017 Coursework (Full Time): $9,000 LLP4018 Coursework A (Part Time): $4,500 LLP4019 Coursework B (Part Time): $4,500 Workplace Experience A: LLP4013 WP Experience A - 15 days: $500 Workplace Experience B - select one: LLP4020 WP Experience B - 45 days: $300 LLP4021 WP Experience B - 30 days + 1 practice area: $1,000 LLP4022 WP Experience B - 15 days + 2 practice areas: $1,700 LLP4023 WP Experience B - 0 days + 3 practice areas: $2,400 * The Indicative Total Course Fee & Indicative Annual Course Fees reflects that students are charged fees on a per unit basis and the fee for a unit may increase. For more information view the ACAP Fees & Payments page. |
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International Fees
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT)
| Indicative Total Course Fee* (based on 1.625 EFTSL) $12,250-$14,875 AUD depending on units selected Practical Legal Training Coursework: LLP4017 Coursework (Full Time): $11,250 LLP4018 Coursework A (Part Time): $5,625 LLP4019 Coursework B (Part Time): $5,625 Workplace Experience A: LLP4013 WP Experience A - 15 days: $625 Workplace Experience B - select one: LLP4020 WP Experience B - 45 days: $375 LLP4021 WP Experience B - 30 days + 1 practice area: $1,250 LLP4022 WP Experience B - 15 days + 2 practice areas: $2,125 LLP4023 WP Experience B - 0 days + 3 practice areas: $3,000 * The Indicative Total Course Fee & Indicative Annual Course Fees reflects that students are charged fees on a per unit basis and the fee for a unit may increase. For more information view the ACAP Fees & Payments page. |
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In partnership with the Law Institute of Victoria
The Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT) course is brought to you in partnership with the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). Combining ACAP's 40 years of expertise in delivering tertiary education and the LIV's leadership within the legal profession, we offer Victorian law graduates industry-led learning and genuine connection to the profession.
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice is an important step towards becoming a practising lawyer. Designed to complement the theoretical knowledge you developed at university, this course gives you the confidence – through authentic learning experiences, practical skills, and industry insights – to build a successful legal career.
You will learn to tackle a range of different professional scenarios, with true real-world learning relevant to a range of legal contexts. You will also complete coursework designed by industry experts, undertake work placement and participate in professional engagement opportunities supported by the LIV.
Accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) and TEQSA.
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You know what the law is.
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We show you how the law works.
WHY AN ACAP PLT?
We nurture sought-after graduates to be ready for the workforce and prepared to succeed. And offer a fresh, immersive online experience so you will graduate as quickly as possible. Open doors to the profession through a genuine life-long connection with the legal profession starting on day one, with your complimentary Graduate membership with the LIV for the duration of your PLT until the end of that financial year, and all of the networking, workplace, career, and mentoring opportunities it offers.
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Industry led learning
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A lifelong relationship with the profession
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Experts in applied learning
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Hear from Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice graduates about what it’s like to study with ACAP, whose 40 years of expertise in delivering tertiary education, combined with the Law Institute of Victoria’s leadership within the legal profession sets a new benchmark in PLT delivery.
What you'll learn
EXPLORE WITH AN APPLIED FOCUS:
- Advanced knowledge and skills across key legal practice areas
- New and industry relevant technology
- Effective and efficient time and legal file management skills
- Working with supervisors, clients, the courts and other members of the legal profession
- Ethical considerations and duties
- Fostering wellbeing and resilience throughout your law career
Potential Careers
Once you graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT), you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
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Lawyer
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Consultant
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Senior Manager
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT) course consists of the following units
Coursework
Credit points: 30
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description: This coursework unit includes the following practice areas.
Compulsory:
- Lawyer’s Skills and Values
- Civil Litigation Practice
- Commercial and Corporate Practice
Electives (choose two):
- Administrative Law Practice
- Banking and Finance
- Criminal Law Practice
- Consumer Law Practice
- Employment and Industrial Relations Practice
- Family Law Practice
- Planning and Environmental Law Practice
- Property Law Practice
- Wills and Estates Practice
Workplace Experience A
Credit points: 6
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
Workplace experience is a compulsory part of all GDLP courses and provides students with an important opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through the GDLP coursework.
Workplace experience A includes support from ACAP to source a host company through our relationship with the LIV and their extensive employer network.
This unit includes the mandatory 15 days of practical work experience.
Workplace Experience B (choose one of the following):
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 45 days of self-organised workplace experience. Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 30 days of self-organised workplace experience and 1 elective practice area coursework component.
Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
The elective practice area coursework can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 15 days of self-organised workplace experience and 2 elective practice area coursework components.
Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
The two elective practice area coursework components can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 3 elective practice area coursework components. The three elective practice areas can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
Coursework
Credit points: 15
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description: This coursework unit includes the following practice areas.
Compulsory:
- Lawyer’s Skills and Values
- Civil Litigation Practice
Credit points: 15
Pre-requisites: LLP4018
Unit description:
This coursework unit includes the following practice areas:
Electives (choose one):
- Administrative Law Practice
- Banking and Finance Practice
- Criminal Law Practice
- Consumer Law Practice
- Employment and Industrial Relations Practice
- Family Law Practice
- Planning and Environmental Law Practice
- Wills and Estates Practice
Workplace Experience A
Credit points: 6
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
Workplace experience is a compulsory part of all GDLP courses and provides students with an important opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through the GDLP coursework.
Workplace experience A includes support from ACAP to source a host company through our relationship with the LIV and their extensive employer network.
This unit includes the mandatory 15 days of practical work experience.
Workplace Experience B (choose one of the following):
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 45 days of self-organised workplace experience. Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 30 days of self-organised workplace experience and 1 elective practice area coursework component.
Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
The elective practice area coursework can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 15 days of self-organised workplace experience and 2 elective practice area coursework components.
Any workplace experience must take place at an approved host organisation and with appropriate supervision as per the LACC Standards. You will need to provide evidence of your placement, the activities undertaken and submit a final assessment to meet the requirements of this unit.
The two elective practice area coursework components can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
Credit points: 12
Pre-requisites: None
Unit description:
This Workplace Experience B option comprises 3 elective practice area coursework components. The three elective practice areas can be selected from any elective not completed as part of the initial GDLP coursework.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Developed a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills to analyse critically and apply complex legal concepts, theories, procedures, rules and principles in a professional legal context.
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team to identify and provide solutions to complex issues, taking personal and professional responsibility for ethical actions and outputs.
- Demonstrate an ability to understand client needs, confirm instructions and communicate effective, innovative and responsive solutions in a manner appropriate to the audience.
- Developed a detailed awareness and ability to use a variety of technology applications and digital resources, including new and emerging technologies, in a legal practice.
- Have a knowledge of loca, interstate and international jurisdictions and an ability to recognise and be sensitive to cultural differences and a range of perspectives.
Career pathways
The ACAP PLT is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). PLT is one of the prerequisites for admission as set out in the Legal Profession Uniform Admissions Rules 2015. See the VLAB website for a full list of requirements.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT) will be able work as a lawyer in Victoria or apply their skills in a range of other professional contexts outside of the law.
Pre-enrolment information for GDLP students
The course comprises the below elements. Prior to enrolment, please consider which of the following combination of elements best suit your interests and needs. To graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, you must complete each of the following four requirements:
1. Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice coursework
Students to choose practice areas based on their professional interest:
- 4x compulsory practice areas, AND
- 2x elective practice areas
The compulsory practice areas are set by the LACC Standards and include Lawyer’s Skills and Values, Civil Litigation Practice, Property Law Practice and Commercial and Corporate Practice.
There are eight elective practice areas from which you will choose two based on your professional interest. You will have an opportunity to explore all the learning resources each elective practice areas to help make an informed decision. We also encourage you to discuss the elective options with your mentor.
2. Workplace Experience A
Choose one of the following options:
- Self-organised work experience (at an organisation that meets ACAP’s placement requirements)
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- ACAP/LIV supported
If you require assistance with organising placement, please notify ACAP as soon as possible so that we can assist you to source a host organisation.
3. Workplace Experience B
Choose one of the following options
- 45 work days self-organised workplace experience
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- 30 work days self-organised workplace experience AND 1 x 3-week coursework block (1 additional elective practice area from those not previously completed in GDLP Coursework component)
OR
- 15 work days self-organised workplace experience AND 2 x 3-week coursework blocks (2 additional elective practice areas from those not previously completed in GDLP Coursework component)
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- 3 x 3-week coursework blocks (3 elective practice areas from those not previously completed in GDLP Coursework component)
4. Professional engagement
10 hours of professional engagement is to be completed during the course.
Build networking skills and spend time with experienced legal practitioners – for this component you will complete 10 hours of professional engagement.
Activities that will qualify for legal profession engagement include: undertaking face-to-face (in-person or online) continuing legal education, participating in legal networking events, attending a court function such as a ceremonial sitting or admission ceremony, contributing to a Law Institute of Victoria committee or working group, collaborating on submissions to government, participating in various law association activities, volunteering in Access to Justice schemes or Community Legal Education.
