LEO CUSSEN
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Murdoch University, 90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150 www.leocussen.edu.au
How does Leo Cussen differ from other PLT How long does the course run for? courses? The course runs for 21 weeks. Our course is centered around hands-on practical experience. The Leo Cussen PLT simulates a law firm How do graduates enrol? environment by getting students to run their own Enrolment is easy: it takes 10 minutes to complete client cases from start to end, just like a first year online: www.leocussen.edu.au/enrol lawyer. Students are allocated to small groups, with continuous feedback and support from experienced What work experiences are students able to lawyer mentors. choose from? Our blended course is a combination of online with a face-to-face component. You are equipped to face practice head-on, and will be job-ready with the confidence of having completed rigorous training in a simulated practice environment. How is the course structured?
All Leo Cussen students are required to complete 20 days of work experience as part of the PLT, and can do so in any legal environment. Part of that can be completed with previous credit. All Leo Cussen students also have access to tailored one-on-one placement support from our Placement & Careers Advisor.
Our WA PLT is mostly self-paced online, plus 13 days of interactive face-to-face onsite training to practise Do you provide full-time and part-time options? skills and network with local legal practitioners. For students who prefer an entirely online experience, we also offer a 100% online course. This course is based on Victorian jurisdiction but qualifies graduates for admission in every state and territory in Australia.
The WA PLT is offered full-time, but provides flexibility as it is mostly online. If you are unsure if the delivery mode is suitable for you, contact us – we are happy to help!
When does the course start?
Where are students able to find more information?
WA Blended, full time
Read our guide to PLT:
The next intakes are:
www.leocussen.edu.au/guide-wa
• 18 July – 2 December 2022; and
OR, book a time to chat with us about any questions:
• Early February – late June 2023 (exact dates www.leocussen.edu.au/chat TBA). 100% Online, full time The next intakes are: • 25 July – 9 December 2022; • 8 August – 16 December 2022; and • Feb – July 2023 (exact dates TBA).
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