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In this fast, free webinar, we’ll break down what PLT actually is, how it fits into your path to becoming a lawyer, and why it’s not as complicated as you might think.
We’ll cover the essentials: time, cost, course options, work experience, and what you’ll really be doing during the program
In this fast, free webinar, we’ll break down what PLT actually is, how it fits into your path to becoming a lawyer, and why it’s not as complicated as you might think.
We’ll cover the essentials: time, cost, course options, work experience, and what you’ll really be doing during the program
The legal profession's traditional emphasis on technical skills can sometimes overshadow what truly differentiates exceptional lawyers, according to John Poulsen, former Australian Managing Partner and CEO of Squire Patton Boggs. With the perspective only years of industry leadership can provide, Poulsen now advises legal professionals through his consultancy People Passion Performance.
The legal profession's traditional emphasis on technical skills can sometimes overshadow what truly differentiates exceptional lawyers, according to John Poulsen, former Australian Managing Partner and CEO of Squire Patton Boggs. With the perspective only years of industry leadership can provide, Poulsen now advises legal professionals through his consultancy People Passion Performance.
A wrath of changes will be imposed upon Queensland legal practitioners, real estate agents, landlords, and mortgagees when the Property Law Act 2023 comes into effect on 1 August 2025. According to Tara Cush, College of Law lecturer Queensland, there will be the need to use specific forms to meet obligations under the new Act.
A wrath of changes will be imposed upon Queensland legal practitioners, real estate agents, landlords, and mortgagees when the Property Law Act 2023 comes into effect on 1 August 2025. According to Tara Cush, College of Law lecturer Queensland, there will be the need to use specific forms to meet obligations under the new Act.
Family Law can be a challenging practice area at times. To assist we have collated a range of family law resources, from bench books to trauma-informed practice guides. These tools can assist family lawyers in navigating complex cases, particularly when dealing with matters involving domestic violence, trauma, and vulnerable clients.
Family Law can be a challenging practice area at times. To assist we have collated a range of family law resources, from bench books to trauma-informed practice guides. These tools can assist family lawyers in navigating complex cases, particularly when dealing with matters involving domestic violence, trauma, and vulnerable clients.
Duha Al Hassnawi is an Australian admitted lawyer who decided to move to the United Kingdom and qualify as an English solicitor. For anyone considering a similar career (and life) change we hear from Duha about what drove her to make this significant move and what the cross-qualification process was like when preparing and completing the SQE.
Duha Al Hassnawi is an Australian admitted lawyer who decided to move to the United Kingdom and qualify as an English solicitor. For anyone considering a similar career (and life) change we hear from Duha about what drove her to make this significant move and what the cross-qualification process was like when preparing and completing the SQE.
Ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through mud at work? It’s depressing – your motivation drops, your energy flags, nothing feels rewarding, and managing your billables and budgets starts to feel like torture. We caught up with executive coach Sue Billen to find out how she came out of career stall, and helps others find their way forward in their careers.
Ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through mud at work? It’s depressing – your motivation drops, your energy flags, nothing feels rewarding, and managing your billables and budgets starts to feel like torture. We caught up with executive coach Sue Billen to find out how she came out of career stall, and helps others find their way forward in their careers.
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My experience with the College Of Law has been law in real time so you know what you learn is law that can be applied immediately in practice every day.
Chloe Kopilovic, PLT, Postgrad and LPMC Graduate
My favourite thing about Practical Legal Training is how real it is. University is very textbook heavy, so finally getting to the point of doing real work was exciting.
Chelsea Donoghue, PLT Graduate
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