Tasmanian Legal Practice Course
Develop the essential knowledge, values, attitude and skills required for professional legal practice.
Course information
The Tasmanian Legal Practice Course is a postgraduate professional legal training program whose graduates are eligible to apply for admission as legal practitioners. As a graduate, you are also awarded a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Tasmania.
The TLPC is delivered by the Centre for Legal Studies at the Hunter Street campus at Hobart’s waterfront. It offers a unique and practical experience unlike any other professional legal training program with an emphasis on face-to-face engagement with the legal industry.
This challenging course provides invaluable skills whether you intend to use them practicing law or in another professional role. You may enrol as a pathway to admission for legal practice; to help you decide if you want to practice law; or to keep your career options open.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
OF LEGAL PRACTICE
Duration: 6 months full-time from February to July
Location: Hunter Street (Hobart)
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed an academic qualification in law leading to admission to the legal profession (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) or have no more than two subjects to complete.
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As the only Tasmanian-based legal practice course, you’ll have access to outstanding support from the legal profession, judiciary and magistracy for practical skills training, including weekly sessions at the Supreme Court or Magistrates Court.
Develop skills in leadership, collaboration, advocacy, negotiation, client interviews and letter writing through face-to-face workshops and simulated transactional files, and three weeks work experience in a law firm or government agency.
Join a highly social and collegial training environment with access to a networking program partnered with Hobart’s Young Lawyers. Take advantage of regular employment opportunities often advertised exclusively to TLPC trainees.
Frequently asked questions
When does the TLPC run?
The Tasmanian Legal Practice Course runs from February to July each year.
What is the workload like?
Full-time, with core training on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, allowing trainees flexibility for other commitments.
What units are taught in the TLPC?
For a schedule of units, refer to the course structure of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
How do I apply for the TLPC?
If you satisfy the entry requirements, apply online for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (L6B).
When do applications open?
Applications open in August the year prior to course commencement. Find out more about the University’s Applications Dates.
When do applications close?
Applicants are given preference if they apply by 31 October. It is still possible to apply after this date subject to course quotas.
Can I defer my enrolment?
Deferral is not offered for the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course due to limited places being available.
When will I be admitted to legal practice?
Successful graduates can expect to be admitted as a legal practitioner in August at a ceremonial admission sitting in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Hobart.
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Contact
General Enquiries
Room 1.2
37 Hunter Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Course Director
Emma White
Executive Director, Centre for Legal Studies
