Defence Legal
Military Law Centre
Military Law Centre
Role
The Australian Defence Force Military Law Centre (MLC) was established by Defence Legal in January 2000 to take responsibility for the co-ordination, formulation and delivery of legal training for the professional development of legal officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The MLC is located at Victoria Barracks, Paddington in Sydney, Australia.
Mission: The mission of the MLC is to contribute to the success of the ADF through the provision of high quality military legal training.
Vision: The vision of the MLC is to be known and recognised at home, in the region and by other military forces as a quality provider of professional, innovative and contemporary training to military legal practitioners, ADF members and support staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the MLC include to:
- Develop and deliver legal education and training to ADF Legal Officers to support ADF operations
- Provide support to deliver legal education to ADF pre-command courses and other legal courses to support ADF operations
- Develop and provide guidance relating to military justice and operations law training policy and governance
- Design and provide guidance in the development and delivery of training material in military law across the ADF
- Organise conferences and workshops on current legal issues.
Legal Training Modules (LTMs)
The MLC is responsible for the design and delivery of both initial and post-initial employment training (IET and PIET) for ADF Legal Officers. This training is a combination of academic and vocational-based training to equip ADF Legal Officers with the knowledge, skills and attributes to be an effective Legal Officer at the various points in their ADF career.
All ADF Legal Officers, are required to complete LTMs for career progression. An overview of typical career progression through the LTMs is provided here.LTM1 Courses in 2020
Course |
Course Dates |
Closing Date for Nominations |
Panel Published |
LTM1 01/20 |
30 Mar - 09 Apr 20 |
31 Jan 20 |
17 Feb 20 |
| LTM1 02/20 | 14 Sep - 25 Sep 20 | 17 Jul 20 | 27 Jul 20 |
| LTM1 03/20 | 12 Oct - 23 Oct 20 | 08 Aug 20 | 17 Aug 20 |
Completion of LTM1 Consolidation Tasks is also required prior to being able to commence LTM2. Information regarding the LTM1 Consolidation Tasks can be found on the LTM1 Consolidation Tasks Page
LTM2 Courses in 2020
Course |
Course Dates |
Closing Date for Nominations |
Panel Published |
02 - 06 Mar 20 |
20 Jan 20 |
03 Feb 20 |
|
25 - 29 May 20 |
30 Mar 20 |
14 Apr 20 |
|
31 Aug - 04 Sep 20 |
06 Jul 20 |
20 Jul 20 |
|
30 Nov - 04 Dec 20 |
05 Oct 20 |
19 Oct 20 |
LTM3 Courses in 2020
Course |
Course Dates |
Closing Date for Nominations |
Panel Published |
| 26 - 30 Oct 20 |
17 Aug 20 |
14 Sep 20 |
|
| LTM3 Elective Courses | Various | Various | Minimum 10 weeks prior to commencement of course |
Enrolment in LTM Courses. To be eligible to enrol in any LTM course, a legal officer must be a member of the Legal Officers’ Specialist Officer Career Structure (LOSOCS) and be at the appropriate Legal Level. More information on the LOSOCS Policy and becoming part of the LOSOCS can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/Legal/CareerManagement/
To nominate for an LTM course (including LTM3 elective), please complete the MLC Course Nomination Form and email to MLC.nominations@defence.gov.au.
More information on the courses offered by the Australian National University and the University of Adelaide can be found on their websites: The Australian National University Law Faculty and University of Adelaide Law School.
MLC Training Handbook
All legal officers from Legal Levels 1 to 3, and their supervisors, should read the MLC Legal Officer Training Handbook. The Handbook outlines military legal training available for legal officers in the ADF, including policy and administrative matters concerning such training.
Regrade from LL4 to LL5
ADF Legal Officers intending to regrade from LL4 to LL5 are required to complete CPDC approved management training course/s.
For specific course requirements and the empanelment process please MLC.admin@defence.gov.au.
Advanced Inquiry Officer Courses
Calls for nomination for the Military Law Centre’s Advanced Inquiry Officer course are released via DEFGRAM. Nominations must be supported by your respective Service Inquiry Cell.
For further information, please contact the Military Law Centre, MLC.admin@defence.gov.au
Closing Date for Nominations |
Panel Published |
18 - 21 Feb 20 |
TBC |
06 - 09 Oct 20 |
TBC |
Contact Details
Military Law Centre
Victoria Barracks, Building 113
Oxford Street
Paddington 2021
Phone: +61 2 8335 5627
Email: MLC.admin@defence.gov.au
