Law Students & Graduates

Law Students & Graduates

Are you a law student? Do you already have a law degree or equivalent from an Australian or overseas university? Are you an overseas-qualified legal practitioner? If you intend to be admitted to the legal profession as an Australian lawyer, then under the Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2008 (Vic) you must complete:

  • a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course such as the Leo Cussen Practical Training Course or
  • a Traineeship (Supervised Workplace Training replacing Articled Clerkships) in a firm or legal practice 

Practical Training Course (PTC)

The Practical Training Course (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) is a high quality and comprehensive 24-week course for law graduates studying onsite or online. When you satisfactorily complete the PTC you are qualified for admission to the legal profession as an Australian Lawyer. Read More

 

 

Meet our Graduates

Our Graduates share their stories. Hear about the Leo Cussen experience. Read More

Traineeship Programs (Vic)

We provide programs for trainees employed in firms and legal practices. Our guided and intensive Traineeship Programs are designed to help firms and trainees meet the supervised workplace training requirements. Read More

Articles Training Program (WA)

From Jan 2011 Leo Cussen takes over the provision of the WA Articles Training Program from the WA Legal Practice Board. Read More

Traineeship Programs (Qld)

Customised programs for Qld trainees in firms and legal practices requiring 'programmed' or 'supplementary training'. Read More