Enrolment information
Upon successful application, please complete the following steps to enrol.
The enrolment period for Winter 24 semester is Monday 15 to Friday 26 April 2024.
You can only enrol between these dates.
You should check semester timetables on the Current Students page before you enrol to avoid lecture or exam clashes.
Download the LEC New Students Flowchart (232KB, pdf) and the Enrolment Checklist (167KB, pdf) to help you follow the process.
The Law Extension Committee of the University of Sydney collects and uses your personal information to process your enrolment, candidature, academic progression, ongoing communication and the provision of services to you. For more information about why the LEC collects and uses your personal information, see the LEC privacy collection notice.
1. Enrol in your subjects with the LPAB
Enrol with the Legal Profession Admission Board in your subjects via the LPAB online portal and pay your course fees.
2. Register in your subjects with the LEC
Register with the Law Extension Committee via the LEC online registration portal.
Download Step by Step Online Registration & Unikey Guide W24 (239KB, pdf) on how to complete steps 2, 4 and 5.
NEW STUDENTS will also need to complete the following additional steps – further information about these steps will be sent to you in March.
3. Send in a student/library card photo
Please email a photo of yourself to enquiries@lec.pip.com.au. The photo should meet the following student card photo guidelines (pdf, 69KB):
- good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old
- clear, focused image with no marks or ‘red eye’
- plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face
- uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections) with appropriate brightness and contrast to show natural skin tone
- face looking directly at the camera and not tilted in any direction
- hair off the face so that the edges of the face are visible
- eyes open, mouth closed
4. Familiarise yourself with Canvas
Canvas is the University’s online learning platform, where you will find course information and resources. New students will be notified when their access to Canvas is enabled.
If you are new to Canvas, you will need to set up a password by clicking on “Request a Password”. Your log in will be your LPAB student number.
5. Obtain your UniKey
Your UniKey is a unique ID and password that will give you access to systems and resources at the University. It will have the format: abcd1234.
New students will be emailed their UniKey. Once you receive your UniKey, please ensure you set up your password and multifactor verification.
6. Attend Orientation
Orientation for all new students is Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May 2024.
Students taking the first subject, Foundations of Law, then attend additional Introductory Weekend seminars on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May 2024.
Orientation will be held on The University of Sydney’s main campus at Camperdown.
Further information is available in the Orientation course in Canvas, which new students at law will be given access to before enrolment commences.