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