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Become a CLC Technician

Route to become a CLC Technician

Conveyancing Technician

Probate Technician

Conveyancing Technicians manage a small caseload of residential property transactions and their role is to support the work of a property lawyer. Conveyancing Technicians work closely with clients and other property professionals.

 

Probate Technicians assist the probate lawyer to administer the estate of a deceased person and will work directly with private clients and other probate lawyers.

Where do they work?

 

Conveyancing Technicians can work anywhere that deals with the transfer of a title to property or land in a legal department headed by a qualified person. The scope of employment is not limited to a law firm; it ranges from housing associations and local authorities, across banks and building societies to property development companies and even railways and airports.

 

Probate Technicians work in a variety of legal teams and settings recognised in the private client industry, including Licensed Conveyancing or Solicitors’ practices.

Probate Technicians deal with a broad range of other professional persons including; accountancy, banking, tax, trust and charitable professionals in the course of administering an estate.

 

How to Study

No previous knowledge or experience is needed. Straight from school or college, the Level 4 Diploma is a great starting place for anyone wishing to pursue a career in law. The Level 4 Diploma is also a perfect stepping stone for anyone considering a career change and looking to improve their prospects of finding a job in law. 

The national recognised diplomas can be studied through an approved training provider by classroom based learning, distance learning or on an apprenticeship scheme. Typically, approved training providers offer an all-inclusive fee for each Diploma. Fees for the Level 4 Diploma are around £2000 – £3000. This compares favourably to other degree and professional qualification routes.

Study any of our diplomas and enrol with an approved training provider:

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Qualify to be listed as a CLC Legal Technician on the Public Directory

 

It’s possible to enhance your training to qualify as a Conveyancing Technician. To qualify, 6 months work experience must be undertaken combined with completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice which could be completed in as quick as 18 months.

Conveyancing Technicians must have successfully achieved:

  • the CLC/SQA Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice Level 4, or equivalent CLC accredited units; and
  • six months work experience in relevant employment; in a conveyancing practice, legal firm, or organisation offering conveyancing services to the public.

 

 

It’s possible to enhance your training to qualify as a Probate Technician. To qualify, 6 months work experience must be undertaken combined with the completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice which could be completed in as quick as 18 months.

Probate Technicians must have successfully achieved:

  • the CLC/SQA Diploma in Probate Law and Practice Level 4, or equivalent CLC accredited units; and
  • six months work experience in relevant employment; in a probate practice, legal firm, or organisation offering probate services to the public.

Work Experience

Further Information regarding Work Experience and the Statement of Work Experience can be found here:

Work Experience

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