Career Development -Legal Competency Levels - Legal Training Modules - MLC Links

Role

The Military Law Centre (MLC) was established in January 2000 primarily to take responsibility for the co-ordination, formulation and delivery of legal training necessary for the professional development of legal officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The role of the MLC has since expanded to take into account the developing needs of the broader ADF. The MLC is located at Randwick Barracks in Sydney.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate the delivery of Legal Training Modules (LTM1-3) for the professional development of ADF legal officers;
Develop and coordinate the delivery of pre-command legal training to Commanding Officer designates in all three services of the ADF;
Provide assistance in the development and delivery of Military Law training across the ADF;
Organise "Lessons Learned" conferences and workshops on current legal issues;
Assist in the formulation and development of legal policy and doctrine;
Develop and maintain the MLC research library.

Legal Training Modules (LTMs)

To be eligible to attempt any LTM a Legal Officer must be a member of the Legal Officer Specialist Career Structure (LOSCS) and be deemed at the appropriate Legal Level; i.e. CL2 to attempt LTM2.

The MLC does not guarantee placement on any LTM or individual subject. In the case of oversubscription a panelling process will be conducted by the MLC in accordance with the relevant Legal Officer Career and Professional Development Committee (LOCPDC) policy and positions granted according to priority. To view the latest CPDC policy decisions regarding funding priorities for LTMs please Click here to view the Career Management page of the Defence Legal website.

In January 2006 a new contract for the provision of tertiary education services was signed with The Australian National University (ANU). For the duration of the new contract all future 'core' LTM 2 and 3 courses will be conducted by ANU. Transition arrangements are in place for students who had previously commenced their studies at The University of Melbourne (UNI MELB).

MLC Legal Training Modules
To be eligible to attempt any Legal Training Module (LTM) a Legal Officer must be a member of the Legal Officer Specialist Officer Career Structure (LOSOCS) and be deemed at the appropriate Legal Level; i.e. LL2 to attempt LTM2.

The MLC does not guarantee placement on any LTM or individual subject. In the case of oversubscription a panelling process will be conducted by the MLC, in conjunction with the CPDC, and positions granted according to priority.

Select to view Legal Training Modules (LTM's)

Further Information - Legal Officer Training Handbook

Legal Officer Training Handbook

The intent of this handbook is to ensure that all legal officers are aware of the requirements of the legal training program and have a primary reference point for policy, programming and administrative matters. The MLC requests that all officers at Competency Levels (CL) 1-3 and their supervisors take the time to read the handbook in association with the Legal Officers Specialist Career Structure (LOSOCS) outline available at the Career Management page of the Defence Legal websites.

Relevant Links

The Australian National University Law Faculty
University of Melbourne Law School
Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law (APCML)

Contact Details

Military Law Centre
Randwick Barracks (Building 100)
Avoca Street
RANDWICK 2031
Phone: +61 2 9349 0628
Fax: +61 2 9349 0757
Email: mlc.admin@defence.gov.au