Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice

at University of New South Wales

The UNSW PLT program combines coursework (four core courses and two electives) and workplace experience (40 days). The full-time 20-week coursework component consists of a 5-day intensive followed by 19 weeks of online courses. Workplace Experience (1) is 20 days; and Workplace Experience (2) and practicum can be completed in your own time. 

You can choose different combinations of coursework, work experience or a practicum to complete the program. These options allow you to prioritise your work experience goals by choosing to do two work experience placements or complete a practicum if you wish to gain further specialised knowledge. 

The UNSW PLT program has two intakes every year and follows specific teaching periods. View the 2022 Timetable for dates and mapped courses. 

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$14,155

Practical legal training (PLT) is an essential step in your legal career and a requirement for admission as a lawyer in Australia. Studying the UNSW GDLPP program, you'll develop the skills needed for a legal practitioner's day-to-day tasks through a combination of coursework and practical experience.

The UNSW GDLPP provides the qualification graduates require to apply to be admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales and satisfies the Legal Profession Admission Board's requirements. Once you have been admitted as a lawyer in NSW, you can apply to be admitted in any other Australian state or territory.

Potential careers

• Attorney
• Barrister
• Lawyer