PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

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PRACTICAL LEGAL

TRAINING

2015 HANDBOOK

Your legal career starts here...

New Elective Choices

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he first essential step to becoming a lawyer in Australia is to complete a law degree. A law degree provides you with the theoretical framework that underpins your understanding of law and legal practice in Australia. The second essential step to being admitted is completion of a Practical Legal Training program (PLT)*_, which is usually undertaken at the completion of your law degree. PLT is a structured training program designed to develop your practical skills and proficiency in the actual day-to-day practice of law, which you will need when starting work as an entry level lawyer. On completion of a PLT program you are awarded a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP). The award of the GDLP makes you eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner in your state or territory.

SKILLS YOU WILL

LEARN IN PLT

KNOWLEDGE YOU WILL

GAIN IN PLT

Litigation practice Commercial practice Property and corporate practice Professional responsibility and ethics Trust and office accounting Advocacy Legal drafting Client interviewing Negotiation File management Problem solving

WHAT IS

PRACTICAL LEGAL

TRAINING?

The work I’ve completed at the College has really given me the confidence to feel like I’m ready to be a lawyer.

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he College’s PLT program combines structured training and on-the-job experience and is designed to ensure that you are equipped to make a contribution quickly to your chosen workplace. All three components must be completed before you are eligible to receive your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and seek admission as an Australian lawyer. From the commencement of your PLT program with The College you usually have up to four (4) years to complete all three components.

COURSEWORK COMPONENT

WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATION COMPONENT

COMPONENTS OF

THE COLLEGE

PROGRAM

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COMPONENT 1

COURSEWORK

here are six compulsory and two elective subjects in the Coursework component. These may look similar to subjects you have undertaken in your law degree, but the content is quite different as they focus on the practice of law as opposed to the substantive law. COMPULSORY SUBJECTS • Civil Litigation Practice • Commercial and Corporate Practice • Property Practice • Professional Skills • Professional Responsibility • Trust and Office Accounting. ELECTIVES

Choose 2 from the

following electives:

• Administrative Law Practice • Criminal Law Practice • Family Law Practice • Consumer Law Practice • Employment and Industrial Relations Practice • Planning and Environmental Law Practice • Wills and Estate Practice

• Banking and Finance Practice – new in 2015.

LEARNING ONLINE

For the online courses, more than 85% of the coursework component of The College program is delivered online. The online nature of the course allows students the flexibility to manage other commitments and provides 24 hour access to resources.

FEEDBACK FROM LECTURERS

All programs are structured so that you have regular contact and individual feedback from lecturers, who have extensive experience in legal practice and teaching. In addition to the structured activities, our lecturers are available to you for assistance via the learning portal, email or phone.

FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING

All students benefit from time on campus at the onsite sessions. During the onsites you will participate in a number of workshops and group activities integral to the development of skills required as a new lawyer. For the full-time on-campus course you attend classes daily.

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The lecturers are understanding of your working circumstances and are flexible to suit your work commitments.

College Graduate

New in 2015!

You can choose any two electives including Banking and Finance Practice which is being offered for the first time.

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ork experience gives you the opportunity to gain insight into working in a legal environment and apply your legal knowledge and skills to real-life legal problems. The work experience must occur in the delivery of legal services and be supervised by an experienced legal practitioner who meets the requirements of the Work Experience Rules.

YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE OPTIONS

Choose from two work experience options that are bundled into your PLT enrolment package. • 25 days of approved work experience • Complete the Clinical Experience Module (CEM) • Complete 75 days of approved work experience ontinuing Professional Education is the third and final component of the Practical Legal Training program. It needs to be completed before a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice can be conferred. This component introduces you to the concept of continuing professional education and ongoing career development. It consists of two parts: 10 hours of continuing professional education seminars which can be completed online. As part of your course fee, The College provides access to a range of online seminars. A workbook and journal to be completed reflecting on your Work Experience placement.

COMPONENT 2

WORK

EXPERIENCE

COMPONENT 3

CONTINUING

PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATION

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OPTION 1: 25 DAYS + CLINICAL

EXPERIENCE MODULE

OPTION 2: 75 DAYS

SEMINARS

WORKBOOK

& JOURNAL

These options are explained

in detail on p6.

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he College offers several options for completion of the Coursework component. When choosing which option is best suited to you, it is important to consider your other commitments. Information about the coursework options available in your state are indicated below along with the suggested workload: *5 or 6 days in Queensland +Only permitted if completing two electives of law degree

COURSEWORK STUDY MODE

OPTIONS

ACT | NSW | QLD | VIC | SA | WA

ONLINE FULL-TIME

15 weeks duration Two separate 5 day periods of face-to-face classes* Remainder of course online Work experience undertaken during this mode cannot be counted towards the Work Experience component WILL THIS OPTION SUIT ME? • Working part-time • Seeking quickest route to admission • Prefers self-paced online learning • Completing final semester of LLB or JD+ ACT | NSW | QLD | VIC | SA | WA 30 weeks duration Two separate 5 day periods of face-to-face classes* Remainder of course online Work experience undertaken during this mode can be counted towards the Work Experience component

WILL THIS OPTION SUIT ME? • Working full or part-time • Managing other commitments • Completing final semester of LLB or JD+ • Prefers self-paced online learning

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ONLINE PART-TIME

NSW | QLD | VIC | WA 30 weeks duration One to two evening face-to-face classes weekly Remainder of course online Work experience undertaken during this mode can be counted towards the Work Experience component

WILL THIS OPTION SUIT ME?

• Working full or part-time during office hours • Managing other commitments

• Prefers self-paced online learning • Completing final semester of LLB or JD+

ONLINE part-TIME evening

NSW 15 weeks duration Daytime attendance 9am – 4pm Work experience undertaken during this mode cannot be counted towards the Work Experience component

WILL THIS OPTION SUIT ME? • Prefers face-to-face learning • On an international student visa (government required)

• Completing final semester of LLB or JD+

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he College offers two options for students to complete the Work Experience component. Both are bundled into enrolment packages to suit your individual circumstances. Before working out which option is best for you check The College’s Work Experience Rules at collaw.edu.au/workexperience as they differ in each jurisdiction.

This option suits students who may already have some work experience. In this option you will need to complete 25 days of work experience and the CEM which is comprised of:

• Four written reflections about your work experience • An advanced skills session

Details about the CEM

• The PLT + CEM option runs for 20 weeks full-time or concurrently in the 30 week part-time mode • There is an additional cost for the CEM which can be placed on FEE-HELP; see p9 for details of fees

• If you enrol in the PLT + CEM option and subsequently accrue enough days for the 75 day work experience option, you can move into the PLT + 75 day work experience option.

What else do I need to know?

• You will need to have completed your 25 days of work experience prior to starting the PLT + CEM option

• Work experience undertaken within the 12 months prior to commencing your PLT coursework may be counted.

This option suits students who already have accrued or plan to accrue a significant proportion of the work experience days needed for this component. In this option you will need to complete 75 days of approved work experience.

What else do I need to know?

• Work experience can be undertaken before or after your PLT coursework, or during your coursework if enrolled in a part-time course • Students can count up to 55 days in NSW, VIC and SA or 40 days in QLD and WA while still completing their law degree. The remaining days can be accrued immediately following the final assessment or exam towards your law degree • If you enrol in the PLT + 75 day work experience option you can subsequently move into the PLT + CEM option provided you have already accrued 25 days of work experience.

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OPTION 1: 25 DAYS OF WORK EXPERIENCE +

THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE MODULE (CEM)

OPTION 2: 75 DAYS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

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The first stop on your search for work experience has to be The College of Law jobs noticeboard! With an average of 70 jobs from around the country at any one time, we have more opportunities available for law students than any other website in Australia. In addition to the extensive network and profile that The College has within the legal industry that ensures access to the latest placements, we actively source opportunities for our jobs noticeboard. We have a staff member dedicated to actively working with the profession to find placement opportunities for our students. The College also advertises in legal publications encouraging employers to post their jobs on our noticeboard. The College maintains a register of CVs for enrolled College students looking for work. We send these CVs out to employers who request them. Simply email your CV to [email protected] to be placed on the employment register. To see all the opportunities available on the College noticeboard visit collaw.edu.au/careers There are a number of other useful websites to search for jobs: • RRR Law (rural, regional and remote) – rrrlaw.com.au • Survive Law – survivelaw.com • Beyond Law – beyondlaw.com.au • Social Justice Opportunities – sjopps.net.au • Pro Bono Australia – probonoaustralia.com.au • Justice Connect (formerly PILCH) – justiceconnect.org.au • National Association of Community Legal Centres – naclc.org.au It’s worth doing your own research to find additional websites and resources to assist with placement opportunities.

THE COLLEGE OF LAW JOBS NOTICEBOARD

AND EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

WHERE ELSE CAN I LOOK FOR

WORK EXPERIENCE?

WHERE TO FIND

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There are a wide range of opportunities that may count towards the Work Experience component of PLT. Eligible work experience must be under the supervision of a practising lawyer and may include: • Summer clerkships • Paralegal work • Volunteering at community legal centres • A placement with Legal Aid • Working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions • Companies with legal departments • Tax or legal division of chartered accountants • Policy and planning work with the government • Judge’s associate or tipstaff • Assisting barristers in chambers • Working in government or semi-government departments • Assisting Tribunal members. You can count up to 55 days in NSW, VIC and SA or 40 days in QLD and WA while still completing your law degree. The remaining days can be accrued immediately following the final assessment or exam towards your law degree. The rules differ from state to state, so please refer to The College’s Work Experience Rules on the website at collaw.edu.au/workexperience If you are currently working in a legal placement The College allows you to have it pre-approved prior to starting PLT. Students simply complete The College’s Work Experience Approval form which is available on p22 of this Handbook or on the downloads section of our website. This includes having your supervisor sign off on the work experience you’ve completed. We encourage students to complete and submit the Work Experience Completion form to The College as soon as your placement has come to an end so that you don’t have any issues later if your supervisor leaves the firm or organisation. At the end of a placement, students need to complete the Work Experience Declaration which can found at collaw.edu.au/downloads

WHAT COUNTS AS WORK EXPERIENCE FOR A

PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING PLACEMENT?

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he above fees include tuition costs, all resource materials and a hard copy set of Practice Papers (valued at over $300). The fee applies for all courses commencing from November 2014. For Australian citizens or permanent residents wishing to undertake onsite sessions in London, additional charges apply. Please visit our website for further information.

For information on single subjects and incidental fees please see collaw.edu.au/plt

THE COLLEGE OF LAW OFFERS TWO FEE OPTIONS:

OR

PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM

75 DAYS OF WORK EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIAN & PERMANENT

RESIDENTS $8,560 OVERSEAS & INTERNATIONAL

CITIZENS $12,360 PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING

PROGRAM

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE MODULE 25 DAYS OF WORK EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIAN & PERMANENT

RESIDENTS $9,850

OVERSEAS & INTERNATIONAL CITIZENS $13,290

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INFORMATION

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*Equivalent full-time student load CIVIL LITIGATION PRACTICE 0.1 $1,712 COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE PRACTICE 0.075 $1,284 PROPERTY PRACTICE 0.075 $1,284 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 0.05 $856 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 0.05 $856 TRUST & OFFICE ACCOUNTING 0.05 $856 ELECTIVE 1 0.05 $856 ELECTIVE 2 0.05 $856 SUBJECTS SUBJECT COSTS TOTAL EFTSL* 0.5 FEE $8,560 If you are not utilising a FEE-HELP loan, the full program fee is payable upon application to enrol in the Coursework Component.

UPFRONT PAYMENT

FEE-HELP

he College’s PLT program has academic status as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and is eligible for FEE-HELP loans. You are able to apply for Commonwealth assistance through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). See studyassist.gov.au for further information. All students wishing to access FEE-HELP loans must include an original Request for FEE-HELP Assistance Form with the Application for Enrolment Form. The FEE-HELP Information booklet and form are available from Student Services. Call 1300 856 111 or email [email protected] If you apply online we will send you the form and booklet. You may seek full or partial loans for The College’s PLT program fees but the fee split must be divisible by subject costs. Students using FEE-HELP must undertake part of the PLT program in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen or do not have a permanent humanitarian visa, you will be required to pay the tuition fee upfront as you will not be eligible for FEE-HELP.

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COURSE DATES

NEW SOUTH WALES

1 December 2014 20 March 2015 NP151F 19 January 2015 1 May 2015 NP152F 2 March 2015 12 June 2015 NP153F 18 May 2015 28 August 2015 NP154F 6 July 2015 23 October 2015 NP155F 17 August 2015 3 December 2015 NP156F 12 October 2015 29 January 2016 NP157F

START DATE END DATE CODE

Choose from four Coursework Component options in New South Wales:

University of Western

Sydney Program

The College offers a PLT program to University of Western Sydney (UWS) students with onsites at the UWS Parramatta campus. For more information go to collaw.edu.au/plt-uws 2 Chandos Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 Tel: 61 2 9965 7000 Fax: 61 2 9436 1265

ONSITES HELD AT:

ONLINE FULL-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance.

All courses below commence with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory. 1 December 2014 26 June 2015 NP151P 19 January 2015 14 August 2015 NP152P 2 March 2015 25 September 2015 NP153P 18 May 2015 11 December 2015 NP154P 6 July 2015 29 January 2016 NP155P 17 August 2015 18 March 2016 NP156P 12 October 2015 6 May 2016 NP157P

START DATE END DATE

ONLINE PART-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance. All courses below commence with

a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory.

12 January 2015 14 August 2015 NP151E 6 July 2015 5 February 2016 NP152E

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

Part-time online with evening attendance only.

12 January 2015 1 May 2015 NP151C 11 May 2015 28 August 2015 NP152C 31 August 2015 18 December 2015 NP153C

START DATE END DATE CODE

FULL-TIME ON CAMPUS

Full-time on campus with daytime attendance only. *The College of Law reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum numbers and/or to change start or attendance dates as needed. The course was fantastic. The approach to teaching was wonderful and so rewarding.

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CODE

See p5 for more information about coursework options 1 December 2014 26 June 2015 NP151P 19 January 2015 14 August 2015 NP152P 2 March 2015 25 September 2015 NP153P 18 May 2015 11 December 2015 NP154P 6 July 2015 29 January 2016 NP155P 17 August 2015 18 March 2016 NP156P 12 October 2015 6 May 2016 NP157P CODE

ONLINE PART-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance. All courses below commence with

a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory.

12 January 2015 14 August 2015 NP151E 6 July 2015 5 February 2016 NP152E

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

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COURSE DATES

QUEENSLAND

24 November 2014 13 March 2015 QP151F 12 January 2015 1 May 2015 QP152F 2 March 2015 12 June 2015 QP153F 22 June 2015 2 October 2015 QP154F 27 July 2015 6 November 2015 QP155F 12 October 2015 5 February 2016 QP156F START DATE CITY CITY START DATE START DATE END DATE END DATE END DATE CODE CODE

Choose from three Coursework Component options in Queensland:

ONLINE FULL-TIME brisbane

Includes 6 days of attendance.

All courses below commence with a 6 day onsite – attendance is compulsory.

online full-time – regional

All courses below commence with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory. For more information about the Queensland courses, including locations, see collaw.edu.au/pltqld 24 November 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P 19 January 2015 14 August 2015 QP152P 2 March 2015 25 September 2015 QP153P 27 April 2015 20 November 2015 QP154P 27 July 2015 5 March 2016 QP155P 12 October 2015 20 May 2016 QP156P

ONLINE PART-TIME brisbane

ONLINE PART-TIME – regional

All courses below commence with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory. Level 5, Wesley House, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: 61 7 3234 4555 *The College of Law reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum numbers and/or to change start or attendance dates as needed.

BRISBANE ONSITES HELD AT:

Toowoomba 24 November 2014 13 March 2015 QP151F_TOO Townsville 24 November 2014 13 March 2015 QP151F_T Cairns 1 December 2014 20 March 2015 QP151F_C Gold Coast 1 December 2014 20 March 2015 QP151F_GC Townsville 22 June 2015 2 October 2015 QP152F_T Cairns 22 June 2015 2 October 2015 QP152F_C Gold Coast 22 June 2015 2 October 2015 QP152F_GC Toowoomba 22 June 2015 2 October 2015 QP152F_TOO

Toowomba 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 QP151P_TOO Townsville 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 QP151P_T Cairns 1 December 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P_C Gold Coast 1 December 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P_GC Townsville 22 June 2015 22 January 2016 QP152P_T Cairns 22 June 2015 22 January 2016 QP152P_C 27 January 2015 4 September 2015 QP151E 6 July 2015 6 February 2016 QP152E

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

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CODE CODE

See p5 for more information about coursework options END DATE 24 November 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P 19 January 2015 14 August 2015 QP152P 2 March 2015 25 September 2015 QP153P 27 April 2015 20 November 2015 QP154P 27 July 2015 5 March 2016 QP155P 12 October 2015 20 May 2016 QP156P

ONLINE PART-TIME brisbane

ONLINE PART-TIME – regional

Toowomba 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 QP151P_TOO Townsville 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 QP151P_T Cairns 1 December 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P_C Gold Coast 1 December 2014 3 July 2015 QP151P_GC Townsville 22 June 2015 22 January 2016 QP152P_T Cairns 22 June 2015 22 January 2016 QP152P_C Gold Coast 22 June 2015 22 January 2016 QP152P_GC 27 January 2015 4 September 2015 QP151E 6 July 2015 6 February 2016 QP152E

CODE

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

brisbane

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COURSE DATES

VICTORIA

8 December 2014 27 March 2015 VP151F 19 January 2015 1 May 2015 VP152F 23 March 2015 3 July 2015 VP153F 25 May 2015 4 September 2015 VP154F 20 July 2015 30 October 2015 VP155F 28 September 2015 15 January 2016 VP156F 8 December 2014 10 July 2015 VP151P 19 January 2015 7 August 2015 VP152P 16 March 2015 13 October 2015 VP153P 13 April 2015 6 November 2015 VP154P 20 July 2015 26 February 2016 VP155P 28 September 2015 29 April 2016 VP156P

27 January 2015 28 August 2015 VP151E 27 July 2015 4 March 2016 VP152E

START DATE START DATE

START DATE

END DATE END DATE

END DATE

Choose from three Coursework Component options in Victoria:

ONLINE FULL-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance.

ONLINE PART-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance. All courses below commence

with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory.

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

Part-time online with evening attendance only. CODE

College Graduate

My lecturer played a fundamental role in facilitating an insightful, pleasurable and highly valuable experience. Level 6, 459 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel: 61 3 8689 8600 Fax: 61 3 8689 8601 *The College of Law reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum numbers and/or to change start or attendance dates as needed.

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CODE

See p5 for more information about coursework options 8 December 2014 10 July 2015 VP151P 19 January 2015 7 August 2015 VP152P 16 March 2015 13 October 2015 VP153P 13 April 2015 6 November 2015 VP154P 20 July 2015 26 February 2016 VP155P 28 September 2015 29 April 2016 VP156P

27 January 2015 28 August 2015 VP151E 27 July 2015 4 March 2016 VP152E

ONLINE PART-TIME

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

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COURSE DATES

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

24 November 2014 13 March 2015 WP151F 12 January 2015 24 April 2015 WP152F 9 February 2015 22 May 2015 WP153F 23 March 2015 3 July 2015 WP154F 20 July 2015 30 October 2015 WP155F 5 October 2015 22 January 2016 WP156F 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 WP151P 12 January 2015 7 August 2015 WP152P 23 February 2015 18 September 2015 WP153P 23 March 2015 16 October 2015 WP154P 20 July 2015 19 February 2016 WP155P 5 October 2015 6 May 2016 WP156P

27 January 2015 28 August 2015 WP151E 6 July 2015 5 February 2016 WP152E

START DATE START DATE

START DATE

END DATE END DATE

END DATE

Choose from three Coursework Component options in Western Australia:

ONLINE FULL-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance

ONLINE PART-TIME

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

Part-time online with evening attendance only. CODE Ground Floor, Durack Centre, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Tel: 61 8 9214 0200 Fax: 61 8 9467 2870 *The College of Law reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum numbers and/or to change start or attendance dates as needed.

It’s a great way to learn practical skills. I still rely on my COL practice papers today, even 5 years after my admission.

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CODE

See p5 for more information about coursework options 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 WP151P 12 January 2015 7 August 2015 WP152P 23 February 2015 18 September 2015 WP153P 23 March 2015 16 October 2015 WP154P 20 July 2015 19 February 2016 WP155P 5 October 2015 6 May 2016 WP156P

27 January 2015 28 August 2015 WP151E 6 July 2015 5 February 2016 WP152E

ONLINE PART-TIME

ONLINE PART-TIME EVENING

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COURSE DATES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

COURSE DATES

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Choose from two Coursework Component options in South Australia:

Choose from two Coursework Component options in the Australian Capital Territory:

15 December 2014 17 April 2015 SP151F 6 July 2015 16 October 2015 SP152F 24 November 2014 13 March 2015 NP151F_C 1 June 2015 11 September 2015 NP152F_C START DATE START DATE END DATE END DATE

ONLINE FULL-TIME

Includes two separate 5 day periods of attendance

ONLINE FULL-TIME

Includes 7 days of attendance

All courses below commence with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory. CODE CODE 15 December 2014 24 July 2015 SP151P 6 July 2015 12 February 2016 SP152P 24 November 2014 26 June 2015 NP151P_C 1 June 2015 18 December 2015 NP152P_C START DATE START DATE END DATE END DATE

ONLINE PART-TIME

All courses below commence with a 5 day onsite – attendance is compulsory. Serviced Office: Level 24, Westpac House, 91 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Tel: 61 8 7129 8221 The University of Canberra *The College of Law reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum numbers and/or to change start or attendance dates as needed.

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CODE

See p5 for more information about course work options

15 December 2014 24 July 2015 SP151P 6 July 2015 12 February 2016 SP152P

24 November 2014 26 June 2015 NP151P_C 1 June 2015 18 December 2015 NP152P_C

ONLINE PART-TIME

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LONDON

The College of Law offers you the opportunity to undertake all of the PLT onsites in London, subject to minimum numbers. The College has a dedicated lecturer who will be in London for the onsite. We are offering the following courses in London in 2015:

START END MODE CODE

2 Mar 2015 25 Sep 2015 Part-time NP151P_L 18 May 2015 28 Jul 2015 Full-time NP151F_L The onsite dates for both courses are 20 July – 31 July 2015, excluding weekends. For Australian citizens, permanent residents or anyone else who has paid the local Australian tuition fee, additional charges apply which cannot be allocated to FEE-HELP. Please visit our website for further information.

Go to collaw.edu.au/plt for more

Overseas students on student visa with

Australian law degree

The College of Law in Australia is registered to provide the PLT program to overseas students studying in the Australian program on student visas. Overseas students who seek a student visa for the sole purpose of completing a PLT program can only undertake the CRICOS approved course, which is the full-time face-to-face course at our St Leonards (Sydney) campus (CRICOS Provider Code 03155A). CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. The College of Law’s Practical Legal Training program is accredited as a Higher Education course in every state and territory and graduates are entitled to receive the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. See our website for detailed information about studying at The College at collaw.edu.au/plt

Students with an overseas law degree –

not yet practising

If you have a law degree from outside Australia, you need to check your requirements with the relevant Admitting Authority before you can undertake your PLT in Australia. For further information about studying in Australia, please visit studyinaustralia.gov.au

STUDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE

AUSTRALIA WITH AN

AUSTRALIAN LAW DEGREE

Overseas students with an Australian law degree who are studying within their own countries may undertake any of the online PLT program streams. Please note, however, that the online course has onsite attendance requirements. These can be undertaken in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and London*_{. It is up to you} to ensure your travel documents allow you to

LAWYERS

FROM

OVERSEAS

A legal practitioner admitted in a foreign jurisdiction may apply to enrol in The College’s PLT Part Program subject to the approval of the relevant admitting authority.

INFORMATION FOR

OVERSEAS &

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

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Please fill in all sections of this form using CAPITAL letters and in blue or black ink.

Title & First Name: Preferred First Name (if different): Middle Name: Surname:

Date of Birth: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) Gender: Male Female Home Telephone: Mobile: Work:

Work Email: Email: Employer name:

Postal Address for all correspondence

Street: Suburb/Town: State: Postcode: Country:

Residential Address / Permanent Home Address

Emergency Contact

Name: Relationship to you: Home Telephone: Mobile:

PART A - PERSONAL DETAILS

QUESTION YES NO

Q1 _{Which of the following applies to you?}

Australian citizen (incl. Australians with dual citizenship). New Zealand citizen (attach documentary evidence). Not Australian citizen (attach documentary evidence).

Q2 _{Are you of Aboriginal descent?}

Are you of Torres Strait Islander descent?

Q3A Do you have a disability, impairment, or long term medical condition which may affect your studies?

Q3B If yes, please indicate which of the following apply.

Hearing

Learning Mobility Vision Medical Other (please specify)

Q3C If you answered yes, would you like advice on support services and facilities which may assist you?

Q4 _{In which country were you born?} Q5 _{If you were not born in Australia, in which year did you first arrive in Australia?} Q6 _{What language, other than English, is spoken at your permanent home residence?} Q7 Prior to commencement of the Program you must have completed your degree or Diploma in Law. Please provide details: Name of institution:

Degree/Diploma: Date of completion#_:

CHESSN* (if issued): University Student No:

# last exam/assessment date *Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number

Q7_{A Have you completed your law degree or Diploma in Law?} Q8A What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Grad Diploma

Bachelors Masters Doctorate

Q8_{B What was your last year of secondary school?}

Q9_{A What is the gender of your 1st parent?} _Male _Female

Highest education level of your 1st parent.

Q9_{B What is the gender of your 2nd parent?} _Male _Female

PART B - PERSONAL DETAILS (Information for Government Reporting) PART C - COURSE

PREFERENCE

Please indicate the course code for which you wish to apply below. If you wish to undertake

your onsites in London, please tick the London box. Please check the course, onsite and assessment dates at: collaw.edu.au/coursedates before applying to enrol. Enter your Course Code (eg: QP123F): I wish to undertake the CEM component

Please indicate the two elective subjects you wish to complete. Student Services will contact you if your chosen elective is not available.

Select two

Administrative Law Practice Criminal Law Practice Family Law Practice Consumer Law Practice Employment and lndustrial Relations Practice

Planning and Environmental Law Practice Wills and Estates Practice

Banking and Finance Practice

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QUESTION

Q10 On completion of the Program where do you intend to practise?

NSW

VIC

QLD

WA

SA

TAS

ACT

NT

No intention to practise

Q11 How did you hear about the Program?

University Lecturer

Personal referral

Brochure

Website

College representative visit

University careers day

Student Law Society Facebook

Other (please specify)

Q12 What is your main reason for choosing The College of Law?

Convenient start dates

Online course

Employer’s choice Reputation and profile of the College

Part-time option

Q13 Who has funded your study?

FEE-HELP

Employer

Private

PART D - FURTHER INFORMATION

PART E - ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION

Please tick the applicables:

I have enclosed a certified copy of my Academic Transcript with this application or

I undertake to submit to The College of Law a completed certified copy of my Academic Transcript prior to completing my PLT coursework and have enclosed an electronic copy of my most recent academic transcript.

If tertiary qualification documents have been obtained in a different name from that which is on this enrolment, attach original or certified copies of documents evidencing that change (e.g. marriage certificate or name change certificate). One passport-size photograph, with my name on the back, to be included with this form (not stapled or glued). Students who are not Australian citizens must submit documentary evidence of their status,

i.e. a certified copy of your passport and, if appropriate, a current Australian visa. Upfront fee paying students are to include the total fee with this enrolment.

FEE-HELP assistance students must attach an original Request for FEE-HELP Assistance Form including Tax File Number. Completed Application for Advanced Standing (if applicable).

PART F - CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

By signing this application form you:

> Agree to comply with The College of Law’s Rules and Program requirements available in the PLT Program Manual located at collaw.edu.au/coursemanual. > Authorise The College of Law to obtain

relevant information from the institution where you obtained your law degree. > Undertake to advise The College of Law if you

change your address or contact details.

> Acknowledge the Withdrawal, Refund and Transfer Fee Policies in the PLT Program Manual, including the Incidental Administrative penalties for transfer or early withdrawal.

> Acknowledge The College of Law’s reporting responsibilities under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000

and the Higher Education Support Act 2003. > Recognise that The College of Law will require

certification indicating English proficiency for overseas students.

> Authorise The College of Law, under the Privacy Act 1988, to utilise and disclose personal details for official use only which may include reports to Supreme Court admission agencies, other statutory bodies and research on behalf of The College of Law.

> Agree to receive all notices and

correspondence, including Commonwealth Assistance Notices electronically.

Signature: Date / /

PAYMENT DETAILS

I wish to pay by: FEE-HELP – Original FEE-HELP Assistance Form enclosed. Cheque – Made out to The College of Law Visa Mastercard Card Number - - - Cardholder’s Name

Expiry Date / CCV Code: Amount to be charged to card: $ Signature

RETURN FORMS TO:

Student Services The College of Law P.O. Box 2, St Leonards NSW 1590 or DX 3316 St Leonards Payment Summary: FEE-HELP $

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Note: Students undertaking the WA stream must use the WA specific Approval Form that can be found at collaw.edu.au/downloads. This application form is for prospective and retrospective work experience placements. Please fill in all sections of this application using CAPITAL letters and in blue or black ink.

The College of Law Student ID (if known):

Title & First Name: Preferred First Name (if different): Middle Name: Surname:

Date of Birth: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) Gender: Male Female Home Telephone: Mobile: Work: Fax:

Work Email: Email: Address

Course Enrolment Details

Have you enrolled or completed the Coursework Component of the PLT Program? Yes Course Code:

No If no, in which stream do you intend enrolling? NSW QLD VIC SA Work Placement Details

Organisation/Firm:

Street Address: Suburb/Town: State: Postcode: Country:

DX Address: Telephone: Fax:

Work placement dates: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) to / / (DD/MM/YYYY) Full-time Part-time Number of days in the workplace each week

(If undertaking variable days per week or multiple periods of placement, please attach an annexure detailing dates signed by you and your supervisor.)

Signature of applicant: Date / /

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF LEGAL PRACTICE

WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

OF PLACEMENT

FOR COLLEGE USE ONLY Date of Approval No clash with course dates Supervisor Work # days per week WA VIC - Annexure A - Overseas Refer to WEC

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Title & First Name:

Middle Name: Surname:

I AM A: _{applicable boxes:}Please tick the

Lawyer with a full practising certificate Member of a tribunal and a legal practitioner Judge

Lawyer with a restricted practising certificate held over 2 years (3 years in Queensland) Other

(If you have indicated ‘Other’, please attach a statement explaining why you can provide appropriate practical experience supervision.)

Please state the number of years you have held your restricted practising certificate: If applicable, please provide details of any restriction or limitation upon your certificate.

My practising certificate was issued in (Name of State/Territory/Country):

If you hold a practising certificate issued outside Australia, please provide copies of: (i) your licence/practising certificate

(ii) your academic qualification in law Please describe your current position:

I, undertake to provide/have provided (Supervisor’s full name in capital letters)

with a period of work experience that (Name of applicant)

complies with the Work Experience Rules. I undertake to advise the Work Experience Committee if I become unable to comply with this undertaking. (delete if retrospective)

I certify that I have not been the subject of an adverse finding by any relevant court, licensing authority or disciplinary body under the law governing the legal profession in any relevant jurisdiction; or if having been the subject of an adverse finding, I have made full disclosure to the Work Experience Committee (if applicable, details can be attached).

I advise the Work Experience Committee that I will not be supervising more than three other graduates-at-law in work experience placements concurrently or that I have sought approval to supervise more than three (if applicable, details can be attached).

Signature of supervisor: Date / /

TO BE COMPLETED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR OR INTENDED SUPERVISOR:

PLEASE RETURN FORMS TO:

Student Services - Work Experience The College of Law

P.O. Box 2, St Leonards NSW 1590 Australia or DX 3316 St Leonards

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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT SUPERVISOR’S

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