Practical Legal Training

As a clinical law school, the faculty is committed to providing the highest standard of legal education and training. As such, our students have the opportunity to obtain hands on practical experience through our two community legal centres.

Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS)

Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS)

Undergraduate Practical Legal Training -

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Developed more than 30 years ago, the Monash Law practical training program for undergraduate students was the first of its kind in Australia. Under expert supervision, students work with real clients and cases, learning vital skills relating to the practice of law while providing an important service to the community.

In 2007 / 2008 the following units in the Practical Legal Training program are offered in three separate periods (Offering 1 from December 3 to April 4, Offering 2 from April 7 to August 1 and Offering 3 from August 4 to November 28).

To apply simply download the relevant application form and submit to Student Services, Law faculty, building 12, Monash University.  Application closing dates are listed on each form and census dates are listed below.

• LAW5216 Professional practice - 12 credit points
• LAW5149 Advanced professional practice - 6 credit points
• LAW5217 Law reform and community development - 6 credit points
• LAW5218 Family law and assistance program - professional practice - 12 credit points

General Information:

Fees for all units are according to student's current fee status ie. CSP or Full Fee

In selecting applications, priority is given to those students who are closest to completion of the LLB or Law component of their degree.

Successful applicants will be notified by mail/email at which time further instructions will be given on how and when to enrol in the unit.

Important dates

Friday, 11th January: last day to discontinue Offering1 units without ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record.
Monday, 18th February: last day for discontinuation of Offering 1 units with ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record. Offering 1 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.

Friday, 9th May: last day to discontinue Offering 2 units without ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record.
Monday, 16th June: last day for discontinuation of Offering 2 units with ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record. Offering 2 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.

Friday, 5th September: last day to discontinue Offering 3 units without ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record.
Monday, 13th October: last day for discontinuation of Offering 3 units with ‘WD - Discontinued’ showing on academic record. Offering 3 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.

Enquiries:
Email:   Pearl.Noronha@law.monash.edu.au
Phone:  9905-3396

Postgraduate Practical Legal Training

Through our expertise and clinical resources, Monash Law School offers law graduates the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics (PDLP), a practical alternative to articles of clerkship that leads to admission to practice law in Victoria.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics (PDLP)

PDLP online (enrolled students)