Why can’t I find a training date in my State or Territory?
For some of the smaller jurisdictions across the country it may not be feasible to run workshop training, in which case you are welcome to register for training offered in another State.
Also, States may from time to time consider that due to lack of trainee numbers it is not feasible to run a workshop. In such cases we will update the calendar, and we recommend that you check the calendar in case of any updates.
What can I do if I don’t find a training date in my State or Territory that suits me?
You are welcome to register for training in another state if you don’t wish to wait for new training dates next year. Priority will be given to that state’s registrants however spaces will be made available to accommodate trainees from a State or Territory that is not holding training that year.
Trainees who complete both phases of training successfully will be eligible to apply to their Legal Aid Commission to be considered for placement on that State or Territory ICL practitioner panel.
Completion of both phases of the national training program is a pre-requisite for applying to join a State or Territory ICL practitioner panel. Criteria and processes for eligibility vary for individual legal aid commissions. Please refer to the links above to individual Legal Aid Commissions eligibility criteria & processes for more information.
In the event that the links are not reflective of any recent updates to individual State and Territory criteria, before proceeding with the ICL training program you must ensure that you have enquired directly with your local Legal Aid Commission about the current criteria for admission to the ICL panel.
How long will the Phase 1 online modules take to complete?
To assist you in planning your time, below are indicative times for completing each of the six training modules:
- MODULE 1 (3 topics) 7 hours
- MODULE 2 – (3 topics) 9 hours
- MODULE 3 – (1 topic) 2 hours
- MODULE 4 – (3 topics) 5 hours
- MODULE 5 – (1 topic) 1.5 hours
- MODULE 6 – (1 topic) 2 hours
How much time should I allow to complete Phase 1 online training to be considered for registration for the Phase 2 training I wish to attend?
You may have a preference to attend a Phase 2 training date/location however there is no guarantee that you will be selected to attend on your preferred date/location. In order to have the best chance to be selected to attend your preferred training date, you will need to successfully complete Phase 1 online training within twelve (12) months of the Phase 2 training date and no later than three (3) weeks prior to the training date, as those selected to attend the training will need to be sent workshop materials for review and preparation for the Phase 2 training.
What do I do after I have completed Phase 1 to register for Phase 2 training?
The Training manager is notified of trainees who are successfully certified after completing Phase 1 online training. The Training Manager also has access to the preferred Phase 2 training location selections and reasons for out of State training nomination that trainees disclose in the final part of the online training.
Those who are selected to attend their nominated training location and date will be sent an invitation and instructions to register and pay for Phase 2 training, between four (4) to two (2) weeks prior to the Phase 2 training date. Workshop materials will be mailed to invited trainees for review and preparation ahead pf attending the Phase 2 training.
Please note: you are required to prepare to participate at the workshop training. Your participation and suitability to join an ICL panel will be assessed by the expert trainers.
How many Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points can I claim by completing the Phase 1 Online training program?
10 points.
Please note this CPD allocation should be used as a guide only and will be subject to each State or Territories audit requirements.
Furthermore, each State or Territory Law Society CPD scheme is based on self-assessment of educational activities, we do not retain a record of individuals completion of this training program for CPD purposes.