The College of Law Australia

What The College of Law Australia does

The College of Law Australia (The College of Law Limited, ABN 61 138 459 015) is a privately held, Sydney-headquartered professional education provider founded in 1974 and operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It is the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia, with 400+ staff and a 100,000+ alumni network, and holds CRICOS Provider Code 03155A and TEQSA Self-Accrediting Authority (PRV12048), which together accredit it to deliver the Practical Legal Training (PLT) required for lawyer admission and to issue postgraduate qualifications.

The product portfolio spans four interconnected revenue streams. First, PLT programs priced from $9,200, delivered through onsite learning sessions across ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC and WA, which prepare law graduates for admission. Second, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) suite comprising an annual Digital Subscription ($499 individual / $1,399 for 5 users / $1,799 for 10 users / custom 11+), over 100 single courses from $249, curated 4-course bundles from $599, and live webinars. Third, short courses including Legal Practice Management, Nationally Accredited Mediator Training, Mental Health First Aid and Notarial Practice. Fourth, postgraduate programs from Graduate Certificate through Master's level across 13 practice areas. Delivery is built on the Canvas LMS (with Canvas Student mobile app access) and Microsoft Azure AD SSO, complemented by the College Connect alumni platform, a jobs board, and the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) sub-brand.

The go-to-market combines a product-led self-serve motion for individuals (direct website purchase with immediate access, $49 sampler as a low-friction entry point) with a B2B field-sales motion for law firms, in-house legal teams and government organisations ([email protected], dedicated onboarding, organisational portal for seat/invoice management). Pricing is in AUD inclusive of GST with auto-renewing annual subscriptions, bundle and group discounts (BUNDLE40, GROUP10), and per-seat organisational tiers. Content is curated through partnerships with CLI, Hearsay, Resolution Institute and CPD Interactive, and the institution is positioning into emerging areas including legal operations, in-house practice, international arbitration and ASEAN+6 cross-border work.

Name

The College of Law Australia

Legal name

The College of Law Limited

Website

https://collaw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The College of Law Australia is a privately held, TEQSA- and CRICOS-accredited professional education provider founded in 1974, delivering Practical Legal Training, Continuing Professional Development, postgraduate degrees and short courses to law graduates, practising lawyers, and legal organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-ABA / State-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Legal professional education
• Continuing professional development
• Practical legal training
• Postgraduate legal programs
• Mediator accreditation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CPD Digital Subscription: Annual subscription model providing unlimited access to 150+ on-demand CPD courses, podcasts, and vodcasts. Renews automatically at end of 12-month term. Individual, 5-user, 10-user, and 11+ user pricing tiers.
2. Single Course Purchases: One-time purchase of individual on-demand courses ranging from $249 and above. Includes single courses, step-by-step guides, practice guides, and skills series modules.
3. Bundle Course Packages: Four-course bundles providing 8 CPD units at discounted pricing (e.g., Essential Guide bundles). Also offers custom bundle building with BUNDLE40 discount code.
4. Practical Legal Training (PLT): Comprehensive PLT programs for law graduates seeking admission as lawyers. Priced from $9,200 with flexible start dates across multiple states.
5. Short Courses: Specialized short courses including Legal Practice Management, Nationally Accredited Mediator Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Notarial Practice with program-specific pricing.
6. CPD Digital Subscription Sampler: Limited sampling product at $49 providing access to 2 full courses and 3 short samples for 12 months. Serves as entry point to upgrade to full subscription with $100 discount.
7. Postgraduate Programs: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master-level postgraduate programs in various legal specializations including Family Law, Business Law, Wills and Estates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The College of Law Australia is the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia, selling Practical Legal Training (PLT) for law graduates seeking admission as lawyers, an annual CPD Digital Subscription with 150+ on-demand courses plus individual single courses, curated bundle courses, and live courses for practising lawyers, specialised short courses (Legal Practice Management, Nationally Accredited Mediator Training, Mental Health First Aid, Notarial Practice), and a full postgraduate suite from Graduate Certificates through Master of Laws degrees across 13 practice areas.

Product overview

The College of Law Australia is a provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia offering a comprehensive platform of educational products and professional development services. The portfolio centers on Practical Legal Training (PLT) for law graduates seeking admission, supported by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offerings including an annual Digital Subscription (150+ hours), individual on-demand Single Courses, and curated Bundle Courses across practice areas. The institution provides Postgraduate Programs ranging from Graduate Certificates to Master's degrees in 13 specialized practice areas including Family Law, Business Law, Property Law, Wills and Estates, and more. Short Courses include Legal Practice Management (LPMC), Nationally Accredited Mediator Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Notarial Practice. The Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) focuses on legal technology and emerging practice trends. The organization serves law students, graduates, and legal professionals through flexible online, live, and on-demand delivery modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI): Centre for Legal Innovation focused on legal technology and innovation in practice.
• College Connect

Products and services

• Practical Legal Training (PLT) Hands-on practical legal training program for law graduates that takes students out of textbooks into real-world legal practice. Includes flexible start dates, onsite learning sessions, and guidance from experienced lawyers; required for admission as a practising lawyer.
• CPD Digital Subscription Annual subscription offering unlimited access to 150+ hours of on-demand CPD content across ethics, practice management, leadership, wellbeing, cybersecurity, AI and professional skills for individual practising lawyers.
• CPD On-Demand Single Courses Over 100 individual on-demand CPD courses enabling practitioners to target specific core skills or knowledge areas, priced from $249 per course in Step-by-step, Practice guide, and Skills series formats.
• CPD Bundle Courses Curated bundles of four in-depth courses providing eight CPD points across practice areas such as Property Transactions, Advocacy, Legal Business Management, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, and Mediation Practice.
• CPD Live Courses Live webinar courses delivered via video conferencing covering family law updates, ethics, and professional skills topics for practising lawyers.
• Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) Short course designed for lawyers pursuing partnership, sole practitioner, or principal lawyer roles, supporting the journey to an unrestricted practising certificate with practical business leadership knowledge.
• Nationally Accredited Mediator Training Comprehensive training and assessment program providing a path to national accreditation as a Nationally Accredited Mediator, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
• Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals Short course addressing mental health support skills specifically designed for legal professionals, responding to higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use and stress in the legal profession.
• Notarial Practice Training Training program for legal professionals seeking to develop notarial practice skills.
• Master of Laws (Applied Law) - multiple majors Postgraduate Master of Laws degree offering multiple majors (Family Law, Business Law, Property Law, Wills and Estates, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, Dispute Resolution, Family Dispute Resolution Practice, Government and Public Sector Law, In-House Practice, ASEAN+6 Legal Practice) with flexibility to choose eight subjects from over 100 across 13 practice areas.
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Law - multiple specialisations Postgraduate Graduate Diploma of Applied Law offering multiple specialisations (Family Law, Wills and Estates, Commercial Litigation, In-House Practice, Government and Public Sector Law, ASEAN+6 Legal Practice, Family Dispute Resolution Practice) plus a Legal Business Management major.
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Law - multiple specialisations Postgraduate Graduate Certificate with a general Applied Law option, a Customise Your Program option, plus specialisations in International Arbitration Practice, Legal Business Management, and Legal Operations, drawing from 85 subjects across 13 practice areas.
• Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy 40-hour self-paced certificate program mastering oral, written and ethical advocacy in family law, including arguing persuasively, drafting compelling legal documents, and upholding professional standards; includes an assessment component.
• CPD Digital Subscription Sampler Entry-level subscription product at $49 providing 12-month access to 2 full CPD courses and 3 exclusive 10-minute samples, with a $100 discount code toward an upgrade to the full CPD Digital Subscription.
• CPD Digital Subscription for Legal Teams Annual on-demand CPD subscription for law firms, in-house legal teams and government organisations, with 5-user and 10-user team packs (custom pricing for 11+ users) and a dedicated organisation portal for managing seats, users, invoices, and CPD oversight.
• Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) Innovation-focused division of the College providing events, training and resources on legal technology, AI in legal practice, and emerging legal practice trends (sub-brand operated at cli.collaw.com).

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% savings with bundle courses compared to individual course purchases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of California, Berkeley School of LawminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Dean Erwin Chemerinsky of UC Berkeley School of Law will deliver the commencement address at The Colleges of Law's 2026 Graduation Ceremony and receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, highlighting international academic collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leo Cussen Centre for Law: Major Australian PLT and CPD provider and the closest direct competitor to the College of Law, offering Practical Legal Training, continuing legal education, and specialist courses across Victoria and nationally. Operates in the same practice-focused legal education niche.
• Law Society of New South Wales (College of Law): Operates an adjoining College of Law and runs CPD, practice support, and continuing education for NSW solicitors, directly overlapping with the College of Law's CPD subscription and PLT pathway offerings.
• Law Society of Victoria (Legal Education): Victorian law society CPD and education arm, offering practitioner CPD across Victoria and competing for the same legal professional audience with similar subscription and course products.

Broad incumbents

• BARBRI: Global incumbent in legal education and bar exam preparation with extensive online and live prep programmes; comparable business model in delivering accredited practitioner training at scale.
• Practising Law Institute (PLI): Large US-based continuing legal education provider offering live programmes, on-demand courses, and handbooks across practice areas; comparable content library and CPD subscription model.
• LexisNexis (Legal Training & CPD): Global legal information provider with a significant CPD/training portfolio including LexisNexis Australia CPD offerings; broad incumbent with overlapping practitioner learning products.

Regional players

• QUT Law (Queensland University of Technology): Australian university offering accredited LLM and CPD-aligned short courses to legal professionals; competes in the postgraduate legal education market rather than PLT directly.
• Bond University Faculty of Law: Australian private university with a Faculty of Law offering postgraduate legal programs and CPD-aligned short courses; overlaps with the College of Law's LLM/Graduate Diploma offerings in the Australian market.

Others

• Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI): In-house sub-brand of the College of Law that nonetheless operates as a standalone innovation/legal-tech training hub; included here as an ecosystem reference rather than an external competitor.

Emerging players

• National Legal Training (NLT): Australian vocational legal training provider offering PLT pathways and select CPD; smaller-scale emerging player competing for the same graduate and practitioner audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/collawaust
• Facebookfacebook.com/thecollegeoflawaustralia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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