Diploma in Law Course

The LPAB’s Diploma in Law provides a flexible, accredited pathway to legal practice in New South Wales.

Register as a Student-at-Law  

If you wish to register as a new student in the Diploma-in-Law you must register as a Student-at-Law by no later than 1 March or 1 September each year to be eligible to enrol in the following term.   

Late registration as a student-at-law may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.  No guarantee can be given that a late registered student will be able to enrol in the current semester.  Late fees apply to late registration and a final deadline will be advised for each semester. 

For more information please see the links below to our prospective students and FAQ pages. 


Summer 2026-2027 

The deadline to register as a student for the Summer 2026-2027 semester is 1 September 2026. 

Late registrations (with late fee) will be accepted until Sunday, 18 October 2026. Registrations submitted this date will not be considered for the Summer 2026-2027 semester.


Winter 2027 

The deadline to register as a student for the Winter 2027 semester is 1 March 2027 


Subject Enrolment

You must be registered and accepted as a student-at-law before you can enrol.

Enrolments and payments are completed via your STEMS Student Portal

Enrolments will not be accepted after the late enrolment period ends. Exceptions will be granted if a documented system issues prevented you from enrolling on time. 


Next Enrolment Period - Summer 2026-2027 

The enrolment period for the Summer 2026-2027 semester is expected to open on Thursday 22 October 2026 and remain open until Friday 30 October 2026 for registered students-at-law. 

Late enrolments may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, and generally no later than 30 October 2026.  Late fees apply to late enrolments.


Course Details & Useful Links

Prospective students: get an overview of the course and see if it’s the right path to law for you.
Find answers to common questions about the LPAB’s Diploma in Law in our detailed FAQ section.
Everything you need to know about enrolment - the rules, subject sequence, and exam arrangements.
Take the first step and apply to become a student-at-law.
Still have questions? Submit an enquiry and one of our team members will assist.
Log in to STEMS to enrol, manage your studies, pay fees, and track your progress in the course.

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