Converting from CILEx Regulation to become a CLC lawyer

FCILEX lawyers who qualified in conveyancing and/or probate can apply to transfer to CLC regulation. You will need to hold a current, valid and relevant practising certificate(s) free from conditions. Non-Fellows (CILEX) should apply through the CLCs standard route to entry. See here.

As a FCILEX  lawyer on becoming either a Licensed Conveyancer and/or Licensed Probate Practitioner, you will enjoy the benefits of being an Authorised Person in terms of the Legal Services Act 2007 and will be regulated by a specialist regulator with rules, support and guidance tailored to conveyancing and probate practice.

The process is straightforward.

To be eligible to apply, FCILEX lawyers are required to provide evidence of:-

• Having passed the unit SQA Level 6 unit Managing office and Client Accounts (conveyancing or probate).
• Their past CILEX specialist exams in conveyancing and or probate at level 6 or their original CILEX Membership certificate which lists their legal specialism.
• Their recent full year of CPD to demonstrate that the activity covered conveyancing or probate related topics.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Either a Statement of Practical Experience, A letter from a current or recent employer, or Evidence of being currently Authorised as a CLC HoLP or SRA CoLP in a Conveyancing and/or Probate Practice.

For information regarding Application and Screening Fees please check Licensing Application Fees.

A full year individual licence fee is currently £400 and is be calculated on a pro rata basis from month of approval until licence renewal on 01 November 2023.

Please note: The requirement to complete the unit Managing office and Client Accounts (conveyancing or probate) came into force for all FCILEX qualified applicants on 29 February 2024.

Find a list of our approved Training Providers here.