practical legal training
Universities respond to major law degree, PLT revamp
A proposed shake-up of the practical legal training program could bring major changes to law degrees. While some NSW...
13 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Chief Justice, admission board pushes for major PLT shake-up
Demands to overhaul practical legal training in NSW have included suggestions that it be further mandated or abolished...
02 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
PLT 'rethink' required but changes to costs ‘unlikely’, says College of Law head
NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell has intensified his push for changes to PLT and advocated for a price reduction, but the...
16 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Bell CJ slams PLT costs, welcomes proposed changes
The escalating costs of practical legal training have raised concerns from NSW’s top judge, who cautions that these...
11 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Key challenges for mature-age students and undergrads
To support the success of both mature-age and undergraduate law students, there are a number of key hurdles that need...
08 July 2024
By Lauren Croft
Law Institute of Victoria launches new PLT course
Two legal education bodies have joined forces to launch a new Practical Legal Training course in Victoria, in a move...
24 October 2022
By Lauren Croft
HSF partners with UNSW for new PLT course
Herbert Smith Freehills has partnered with the University of NSW to provide customised practical legal training for...
16 May 2022
By Lauren Croft