Legal Training Modules (LTMs)

Following completion of the initial officer training, Legal Officers are required to complete a number of Legal Training Modules for progression and promotion. The Military Law Centre (MLC), in conjunction with the Australian National University College of Law conducts the LTM courses.

LTM 1 is a one week residential course followed by a weekend take-home exam. This course equips the member with the basic knowledge to work as an ADF legal officer at entry rank level and is usually completed within six months after completion of initial officer training.

LTM 2 consists of the following subjects:

• Military Administrative Law
• Military Discipline Law
• Military Operations Law
• Advocacy for Military Lawyers

Each subject is delivered as a one week intensive course, followed by assessment tasks. LTM 2 is usually completed over a period of two to three years. Successful completion of all four subjects will result in the award of a Graduate Diploma in Military Law from the Australian National University. These subjects equip the legal officer with the knowledge and reference materials to work at the tactical and operational level at the senior CAPT(E) to MAJ(E) levels.

LTM 3 is completed by all legal officers and consists of three core subjects as follows:

• Advanced Military Administrative Law
• Advanced Military Discipline Law
• Advanced Military Operations Law

Each subject is delivered as a one week intensive course, followed by assessment tasks. Legal officers who do not already have a masters degree can then complete a further five Masters level elective subjects at the Australian National University to qualify for the award of a Master of Military Law. Those legal officers who already have a Masters degree may complete a fourth Masters level subject to qualify for the award of a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Military Law. Reserve Legal Officers may apply for funding to complete a fourth Masters level subject to qualify for the award of a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Military Law. LTM 3 is usually completed over a period of four years.

These subjects equip the legal officer with the knowledge and reference materials to work at the operational and strategic level at the senior MAJ(E) to LTCOL(E) levels.

Additional information may be obtained from the Legal web site.