Other forms

For details of the fees applicable to each application type, please refer to the current fee schedule, available  here. 


Application for Commencement of Early PLT

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form A8: Application for early commencement of Practical Legal Training'

Do not submit an application unless you satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria. See section 6 of the Guide for Applicants for Admission as a Lawyer for further information regarding the eligibility requirements and the circumstances in which an application may be made. 

Applications may take up to 28 working days to process. The Board is unable to expedite or prioritise applications based on the census dates or other administrative deadlines of Practical Legal Training (PLT) providers.

Application for IELTS Score Exemption

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form A6: Application for special exemption from obtaining the minimum IELTS test scores'

See the English language requirements (IELTS) page of the LPAB website and section 8 of the Guide for Applicants for Admission as a Lawyer for more information. 

Please note that this application is for an exemption from the minimum IELTS score requirements only. There is no provision for an exemption from the requirement to sit the IELTS test itself.

Applications for Refunds, Remittance or Financial Relief

Application Form for Refund, Remittance or Financial Relief. 

Before submitting an application, please read the Refund Policy.

Applications for Financial Relief must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentary evidence. Completed applications and supporting documentation should be submitted by email to lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au.

Please note that any approved refund will be returned to the original payment method. If the original payment method is no longer available, additional processing may be required, which may result in delays in the return of funds.

Certificates and Letters 

  • Skills Assessment Letter

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form L8: Request for a Certificate, Letter or Service'

Eligibility for this letter is limited to persons who have been admitted as lawyers in New South Wales.

  • Certificate of Current Admission 

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form L8: Request for a Certificate, Letter or Service'

  • Letter - Qualification in Law satisfies NSW admission requirements

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form L8: Request for a Certificate, Letter or Service'

  • Miscellaneous Letter - Admission 

Before requesting this letter, you should first contact the LPAB Admission Team at lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au to confirm that the Board is able to provide a letter for your particular purpose.

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form L8: Request for a Certificate, Letter or Service'

  • Miscellaneous Letter - Diploma in Law 

You should first contact the LPAB Student Services Team at lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au to confirm that the Board is able to provide a letter for your particular purpose.

You will be directed to the relevant process and application form according to your specific requirements.

Replacement Certificates 

A duplicate of an original certificate cannot be issued. Damaged certificates must be returned to the Board before a replacement can be issued. If a Certificate has been lost, a  NSW Statutory Declaration  setting out the reasons surrounding the loss must be lodged together with any application. 

Original Admission Certificate 

For further information on obtaining this document, please contact the LPAB Admissions Team at lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au, who will provide advice on the applicable process.

Original certificates are processed in accordance with scheduled signing dates, therefore applications for replacement may take up to 2 months to process.

Diploma in Law Testamur 

For further information on obtaining this document, please contact the LPAB Student Services team at lpab@justice.nsw.gov.au, who will provide advice on the applicable process.

Amendment of Name for Admitted Lawyers

Available to complete and submit through the online Admission Portal using 'Form L2: Application for amendment of official Name & Birth details '

Please review the Amendment of name policy prior to submitting your application. 

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