Licensed Conveyancer
Licensed Conveyancers are qualified, professional property lawyers who specialise in the legal aspects surrounding buying and selling property in England and Wales. Licensed Conveyancers are also Commissioners for Oaths, which means they have legal authority to administer and witness official documents e.g. affidavits to swear that a statement is the truth.
Licensed Probate Practitioner
Licensed probate practitioners are qualified, professional probate lawyers, who specialise in the legal aspects surrounding inheritance and the administration of Wills and estates in England and Wales.
What do they do?
Licensed Conveyancer: They’re real experts because they’re specialists. A Licensed Conveyancer will ensure that all documentation, contracts and financial arrangements associated with buying or selling a residential or commercial property or piece of land are in order. They can do everything that a solicitor can do in a conveyancing transaction – they have the same legal authority to act.
Licensed Probate Practitioner: When a person dies, someone has to deal with their affairs. Probate practitioners are experts in the legal documentation and processes for dealing with the affairs of a deceased person (“estate”) and liaise with the deceased’s representatives (executors or administrators) in order to administer the estate in accordance with their Will or under the Intestacy provisions (when the deceased has not left a Will).
Licensed probate practitioners are also Commissioners for Oaths, which means they have legal authority to administer and witness official documents e.g.. affidavits to swear that a statement is the truth. They can sign your passport photo as well.
Where do they work?
Licensed Conveyancer: Licensed Conveyancers 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.
Licensed Probate Practitioner: Licensed probate practitioners work in a variety of legal teams and settings recognised in the private client industry, including Licensed Conveyancing or Solicitors’ practices. They may also work as sole practitioners.
Licensed probate practitioners 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. If you already hold academic legal qualifications such as a Law Degree, take a look at our exemptions guide as you may qualify for some exemption.
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 £3500 – £4000, and fees for the Level 6 Diploma start from £3000-£3600. This compares favourably to other degree and professional qualification routes. View our approved training providers here.
Please Note: Information regarding certification from SQA (the awarding body): Group awards are twice per week, Monday and Wednesday. Unit awards are twice per month as per SQC unit only certificates, normally first and third Thursday of the month. Units will only be certificated when there are no other open entries on the candidates record.
View more information about Conveyancing Diploma’s here.
View more information about Probate Diploma’s here.
Qualifying as a CLC Lawyer
Licensed Conveyancer: To qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice (or equivalent if applying for exemptions) and the Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice (or equivalent if applying for exemptions) must be completed.
Licensed Probate Practitioner: To qualify as a Licensed Probate Practitioner the Level 4 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice (or equivalent if applying for exemptions) and the Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice (or equivalent if applying for exemptions) must be completed
Both Level 4 and Level 6 Diplomas could be completed in as quick as 18 months. This must be combined with 1200 hours of practical experience. You will also be required to upload a copy of your current CV to your application form (please ensure this includes your legal qualifications, dates achieved and a summary of your career history).
Practical Experience
Before you are able to apply for your first qualifying licence to practice as a CLC lawyer, you will need to complete 1200 hours of practical experience and finding the practical experience may be easier than you think. The scope of employment is actually very broad and even includes working in banks and building societies as well as law firms. You can get company names and contact details via the SLC job search facility, the CLC firms search facility or our take a look at our recently qualified CLC Lawyer stories.
Study any of our diplomas and enrol with an approved training provider:
Information about completing and submitting your practical experience:
