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Frequently asked questions

How many hours per week do I need to set aside for study?

For each subject across all of your Postgraduate Applied Law Programs you should allow eight to ten hours
study per week for the online materials and participation in online learning activities. In addition, students will be
expected to devote further time to attending weekly conferences, as well as weekly activities and preparation
for the assessments.
We recommend students working full-time take one or two subjects per intake. It is advisable that students in
full-time practice think carefully about enrolling in more than two subjects.

Can I claim CPD units?

You may be entitled to claim your full ten units per subject for your CPD requirements.
However, you may still need to complete some mandatory CPD. You should check the requirements in your state
with your local law society.

Can I receive credit for any prior learning?

The College’s Credit for Prior Learning Policy encourages practitioners who have completed previous
postgraduate and other recognised study to apply for credit towards either the LLM (Applied Law) or the Master
of Applied Law (Family Law).

A maximum of three subject credits may be granted for the Masters awards.
• If you have undertaken a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with The College of Law within the last ten years
you may apply to receive up to two elective subjects of unspecified credit.
• If you have undertaken a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with another provider within the last ten years
you may apply to receive one elective subject of unspecified credit.
• If you have undertaken other postgraduate study, such as an LLM or Graduate Diploma of Law, whether you
have completed the award or not, you may be eligible to receive credit for that study.
• Accredited Specialists may qualify for exemption of the foundations subject and Capstone Project for their
area of major, please refer to the Program Manual for more information.
• Applicants who completed a Legal Practice Management Course at the College of Law in Western Australia or
Queensland within the last five years from the date of their application for enrolment are eligible to receive one
subject specified credit for LPM1 Foundations of Legal Practice Management.
• Applicants who completed a Legal Practice Management Course at the College of Law in NSW within the last
five years should contact Client Services for their recognition of prior learning options.

To apply for advanced standing please complete the application for recognition of prior learning online with your
application for enrolment and upload an original certified copy of your academic transcript.

Do you have further questions?

Contact our Enrolment Officer, Renata, to
have a conversation about your studies!

Phone: 1300 506 402
Email: alp@collaw.edu.au

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