[citation needed] Since commencing operations in New South Wales in 1974,[1] the organisation has grown to become largest provider of practical legal training (PLT) in Australia and New Zealand.

[4] In Australia, the College is a Self-Accrediting Authority recognised by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

In 2002, the College was registered as a Higher Education Provider (HEP) and the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT Program) was accredited.

[13] In December 2015 the College was awarded Self Accrediting Authority (SAA) by the Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency (TEQSA).

In November 2017, the College signed an agreement with the Inter-Pacific Bar Association to establish a co-branded master's program.

[17] The College produces a series of textbooks to support its PLT training, known as the Practice Papers,[18] which are self-published.