Becoming a Licensed Conveyancer: A Guide to Starting Your Career

Conveyancing covers a wide range of property law however it is most known for the legal process of buying and selling a home.  If you are interested in starting a career in this profession, the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice is a great qualification to start. 

The Diploma is a vocational qualification that focuses on the legal and practical aspects of conveyancing, regulated by the CLC (Council for Licensed Conveyancers). It provides students with the essential knowledge and practical understanding of property law, legal documentation, and the conveyancing process.

There are 5 units to the Level 4 set out below:

• The English Legal System
• Law of Contract
• Land Law
• Standard Conveyancing Transactions
• Understanding Accounting Procedures for Conveyancing Transactions

Level 4 is mainly assessed through coursework and open exams, and the accounts being a timed / written exam.  The English Legal Systems, Law of Contract, Land Law and Standard Conveyancing Transactions modules are assessed by way of written assignment, which you can complete and submit electronically.  Within the coursework, students demonstrate their understanding of the legal principles covered through knowledge and case studies.

In addition, students may also complete practical experience requirements, such as work placements or supervised practice, to gain hands on experience in the field of conveyancing. 

Although the Level 4 Diploma is equivalent to a foundation degree, this is an entry-level programme. So, it is suitable for candidates of all ages, with little or no legal experience, and this programme has no entry requirements.

Once you have completed your Level 4 Diploma, this qualifies you as a Conveyancing Technician (with 6 months experience) and allows you to move onto the Level 6 Diploma.  By the end of the Level 6, you will then be qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer. 

Whether you are looking to begin a career in conveyancing or enhance your current knowledge and skills, this qualification equips you with thorough knowledge in a law sector that's continuously evolving!