Enrolmen​ts (via STEMS)

You must be a registered student

Only registered students who are not currently excluded should lodge their enrolment application online via STEMS.  If you are not currently a Student at Law please go to the Prospective students page​ for information on registration.  

If you are currently excluded, please use the STEMS Student Portal and lodge a student course application seeking an exemption under Rule 67 of the NSW Admission Board Rules 2015.  There is a fee for making that application (fee) which is payable prior to making the application.

Enrolment in subjects (via STEMS)

All enrolments must be processed via STEMS. If you are having issues with STEMS please email [email protected] detailing the issue (including screenshots). 

Please refer to the information in the Diploma-in-Law Information Handbook. The progression rules state that you must complete the first 11 subjects in order. For the first 8 subjects, you can only enrol in 2 subjects at a time. After 8 subjects, you may enrol for 3 subjects.

Students must check the exam timetable (PDF, 123.8 KB) to ensure they do not have any exam clashes prior to enrolment.  

Exam location

Examinations are held in the Sydney CBD, Newcastle, Canberra and at 12 Country University Centres. A full list of exam locations is availible here (PDF, 161.8 KB). 

Online Examinations by Exception

Permission to sit examinations online may be granted only in exceptional circumstances that prevent candidates from attending exams in person. To apply to sit an exam online, please log into the  STEMS portal and select Miscellaneous and apply . Before completing your application please read the Board's Online Examination by Exception Policy (PDF, 254.5 KB). Please note this policy has been updated with changes to eligibility criteria. 

A $210 fee applies (waived for Commonwealth welfare recipients). 

Exam format

Candidates siting at an exam centre will be able to choose to handwrite their exam answer or type their answer on their own device. Information to help inform selection is distributed after studies commence. Students will be contacted to select their exam format. 

Online enrolment and payment

You will make payment via STEMS during the enrolment process using a credit or debit card (we do accept American Express). The payment must be made in full. 

Documents to inform your enrolment

Please read the Diploma in Law Handbook, refund policy and deferred examination policybefore starting your enrolment application. You will need to declare that you have read and understand these documents before completing your enrolment.

Applications for special exam arrangements and for online examinations by exception should be made upon enrolment. Details are here.   

For information on the important dates and application deadlines for the Winter 2025 semester you can view a calendar here (PDF, 191.5 KB). 

Enrolments are processed via STEMS.

Please do not use the following payment link unless asked to by LPAB staff.

If you have not been directed to pay via the link by LPAB staff you WILL NOT be enrolled and WILL NOT have access to CANVAS. 

Enrolment Period: Commencing 24 April to 2 May 2025

Late enrolments (late fees apply) will be accepted until 9 May 2025.

Enrolments outside these dates may NOT be accepted.

Last day for Application for relaxation of rules: 2 May 2025

Late application (late fees apply) will be accepted until 9 May 2025.

Enrolment Fees

As of 1 July 2024 enrolment fees are $1089 per subject.