Diploma in Law forms

Please call the student services team on 02 9338 3500 for assistance if required.

As of Term 2, 2024 most applications relevant to the Diploma in Law are processed via the LPAB Student Tuition and Examination Management System (STEMS).

Registration as a Student-at-Law

Register as a new student by signing up to the STEMS portal. There is a one-off registration fee of $330. Payment can be made online via the portal once you've created your account.

Enrolments

You can enrol into your course subjects each term via the 'Enrolment' button on your STEMS portal home page. Please note that enrolments cannot be accepted before the enrolment period. 

Rule 67 Application

To submit a Rule 67 application ($110 fee), select the 'Student Course Application' button on the home page in STEMS. Please apply approximately one month before the enrolment period of the term in which you wish to resume your studies.  

Student Course Application (Accelerated or Out-of-Order Study)

To submit a Student Course Application for accelerated or out-of-order study ($110 fee), select the 'Student Course Application' button on the 'Welcome' page in STEMS. Before completing your application, please read the  Fact Sheet - Applying for relaxation of the Progression Rules (PDF, 75.7 KB).

Special Exam Arrangements Application

To submit a Special Exam Arrangements Application select the 'Miscellaneous' button on the home page in STEMS and choose 'Special arrangement request' from the drop-down menu 

Please refer to the Special Examination Arrangements Policy (PDF, 169.0 KB). 

Application to sit Examinations Online by Exception

To submit a Special Exam Arrangements Application ($200 fee) select the 'Miscellaneous' button on the home page in STEMS and choose 'Online by exception' from the drop-down menu.

Please refer to the Online Examinations by Exception Policy (PDF, 254.5 KB)for more information and eligibility criteria.

Transcript of Academic Record

All students can view and download their unofficial transcripts at any time in STEMS. On the examinations page, select 'Download Unofficial Transcript' at the top right.  For official LPAB transcripts during your studies, select the 'Miscellaneous' button on the home page in STEMS and choose 'Order Transcripts' from the drop-down menu ($59 fee).

If you completed your studies prior to Term 2, 2024 and do no not wish to sign up for a STEMS account please use the online payment option on the Fees page and email your receipt to lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au with details of your request.  

Application for Refund, Remittance or Financial Relief. 

Please email to lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au a completed Application for Refund, Remittance or Financial Relief Form (PDF, 209.5 KB). Applications for Financial Relief will require supporting documentary evidence.

Please read our Refund Policy (PDF, 98.2 KB) (PDF, 98.2 KB) before submitting your application.