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| Institution | University of Technology, Sydney - Practical Legal Training |
| Date law school established | 1975 |
| Address | PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia |
| Telephone | +61 2 9514 3495 |
| Fax | +61 2 9514 3400 |
| law@uts.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.law.uts.edu.au |
| Award offered | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GradDipLP) (36 credit points) |
| Courses offered | Full-time (1 semester in duration) - 2 intakes per year: Autumn Semester (March-Jun) and Spring Semester (Aug-Nov), followed by 16 weeks full-time (or equivalent part-time) approved practical experience. This course is offered in either on-campus or distance modes (with limited on-campus attendance). Part-time (2 semesters in duration) - 2 intakes per year: Autumn Semester (March-Jun) and Spring Semester (Aug-Nov), followed by 16 weeks full-time (or equivalent part-time) approved practical experience. This course is offered in either on-campus or distance modes (with limited on-campus attendance). The distance course includes two compulsory on-campus intensives. Practical experience is usually completed following the coursework component but may be undertaken concurrently with the part-time course. The course comprises of the following seven subjects: - Legal Skills - Advocacy - Property Transactions - Commercial and Estate Practice - Civil Litigation - Ethics and Professional Conduct - Practical Experience |
| Reduce length of the course | No |
| Admission requirements | Qualification in law recognised by the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB). Applicants must also complete any subjects outlined by the LPAB to meet the academic requirements for admission. |
| PLT in other UTS courses | The UTS Practical Legal Training program can also be studied as an optional component within the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and the Juris Doctor (JD), in the final semester(s) of the degree. The UTS LLB is open to applicants who do not already hold a Bachelor of Laws, while the UTS JD is available to students who hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-law discipline and wish to attain a legal qualification. |
| Scholarships | N/A |
| Course fees (indicative)* | $13,842 |
| Application deadline | For Spring Semester 2010: 30 June 2010 through UAC For Autumn Semester 2011: 30 January 2011 through UAC |
| Semester dates | Spring Semester 2010: 2 August 2010 – November 2010 Autumn Semester 2011: 28 28 February 2011 to June 2011 Some PLT subjects may be offered during summer 2010/11. Summer semester commences on 6 December 2010 until 4 February 2011. Enquiries should be made to Student Centre at http://www.uts.edu.au/students/centres.html |
| Futher enquiries | Haymarket Student Centre University of Technology, Sydney T: +61 2 1300ASKUTS F: +61 2 9514 3654E: http://servicedesk.uts.edu.au W: www.law.uts.edu.au |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
