Licensed Conveyancer

It suits people who want to practise as licensed conveyancers in property conveyancing, and also existing staff whose employers recognise the qualification. The CLC lists multiple entry routes, including diplomas, apprenticeships in England and Wales, a first qualifying licence, and various exemption routes for law graduates, overseas graduates, CILEX transferees and solicitors.

The CLC describes a distance learning programme and college courses that combine learning with practical training in a fast-paced and challenging environment. It also publishes a training providers directory and student stories, which are useful for comparing study options before committing to a route.

The published source used for this page does not set out the syllabus, question format or domain weightings. The CLC's qualifications pages, diploma materials and training providers are the places to confirm the current syllabus. Treat any specific format claims you see elsewhere with caution until verified.

No duration is stated in the source material used here, so no figure is given. Study time varies by route, prior qualifications and exemptions, and whether you study alongside full-time work. Ask the CLC or your chosen training provider for a realistic timetable for your route.

The CLC publishes several exemption routes, including a law graduate fast track exemption, graduate conversion exemption, overseas graduate exemptions, CILEX transfer exemptions, a professional experience exemption and an advanced probate exemption. Each has its own application form and certification guidance, so check the criteria and evidence requirements before applying.

Yes. The CLC publishes ongoing competence requirements for CLC lawyers, with separate versions covering the period up to November 2026 and from November 2026, plus new ongoing competence requirements for CLC practices from November 2026. Check the version that applies to you and keep evidence of how you meet it.

Candidates often underestimate the practical side of conveyancing and leave exemption applications late, when evidence gathering takes time. Others rely on outdated guidance, particularly around ongoing competence, which changes from November 2026. Confirm requirements against current CLC material rather than older notes or forum posts.

Start by confirming your entry route and any exemptions with the CLC, then build the diploma or apprenticeship study around practical training. Add the CLC's guidance notes, webinars and student stories alongside formal study, and review ongoing competence requirements early so nothing is left until after licensing.