Candidates for the GDLPP are required to have completed an accredited academic qualification in law. Accepted qualifications include:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Juris Doctor degree
other qualifications considered equivalent from an Australian university or tertiary institution
Applicants with academic qualifications from a jurisdiction outside Australia need to have the qualifications assessed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) before applying to undertake Practical Legal Training (PLT). Please refer to the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) website for more information.

Prospective international students will require a visa other than a student visa (e.g. a temporary graduate visa) to be eligible to apply to this program. We advise international students to seek independent immigration advice about their visa options.

Early Start of PLT
It's possible to start your PLT during your law degree if you've completed all prescribed (‘Priestley 11') core courses and have no more than 12 Units of Credit (UOC)/2 electives left to complete in your LLB/JD or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning/Advanced Standing
Advanced standing for previous learning may be granted for up to 12 Units of Credit (UOC) for practical legal training courses completed at a recognised equivalent higher education provider.

IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)