Exemption Calculator: Find Your Fast Track to a CLC Conveyancing or Probate DiplomaS

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I started a law degree years ago but never finished it, so I honestly didn't expect any of it to count towards the Conveyancing Law Diploma. I was genuinely surprised to learn I qualified for exemptions! It was fantastic.

Access Law handled all the registration with SQA for me at no cost, which was a huge help. Thanks to my prior studies, I effectively halved the required modules on the Level 4 Diploma. If you have any legal qualifications, even incomplete ones, always check – it made a massive difference for me! Rhys Morgan (2025)

After completing my CILEx Level 3 Diploma, I decided the CLC route was a better fit for me. My CILEx diploma exempted me from 3 of the Level 4 modules! I was able to complete the remaining Level 4 modules in under 6 months.

Now, I'm already stuck into Level 6, hoping to be qualified as a licensed conveyancer before the end of the year. This saved me so much time and effort. Aisha Khan (2025)

I completed my law degree over 10 years ago, I'd always been interested in property law, but couldn't pay for the LPC without a guaranteed training contract.

Discovering the CLC route was amazing! My degree exempt me from the entire Level 4 Diploma despite my degree's age.

I'm now part way through Level 6 and really enjoying it. I wish I had known about this route years ago. Marcus Thorne (2024)

Fast-Track Your Career with Exemptions!

Do you hold a legal qualification from England or Wales? You might be eligible for significant exemptions towards your Level 4 or Level 6 CLC Conveyancing or Probate Diploma!

Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process acknowledges your existing expertise, allowing you to save time and money on your journey to becoming a licensed Conveyancer or Probate Practitioner.

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Eligible Qualifications for Exemption from CLC Diplomas

Below is a summary of the most common qualifications that may grant you exemptions. For a definitive assessment, please use our Exemption Checker above and submit your official transcripts.

Understanding CLC's Exemption Policy

Age of Qualification: Please note that legal qualifications awarded more than 6 years ago are generally considered 'aged' for Level 6 Diploma exemptions, and specific units may need to be completed. However, Law Degrees and other professional legal qualifications (like CILEX and NALP) used for Level 4 Diploma exemptions are not subject to this age policy.
Accounts Units: For both Level 4 and Level 6 Diplomas, if you are completing both Conveyancing and Probate Diplomas, you only need to pass one of the two Accounts Units at each level.
Specific Unit Requirements: Even with exemptions, certain core units (especially 'Managing Client and Office Accounts' at Level 6, and 'Landlord and Tenant' from 1 Jan 2025) may still be mandatory depending on your prior qualification.

Common Qualifications & Potential Exemptions:

A framed law degree certificate, symbolizing the academic qualifications that can grant exemptions for CLC Conveyancing and Probate Diplomas.

Law Degrees (LLB, BA in Law, or GDL)

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Completed Law Degree (LLB, BA with Law, or GDL):

Candidates with a completed Law Degree (awarded in England and Wales, or based on English Common Law jurisdiction) can typically progress directly onto the SQA Level 6 Diploma.
Prior to SQE: If you completed an LLB/BA in Law/GDL before the SQE route, and passed specific mandatory core LPC units (e.g., Property Law and Practice, Wills and Administration of Estates, Solicitors Accounts, Advanced Commercial Property or Wills, Probate and Estate Planning), you may be exempt from the Level 6 Diploma units, needing only to meet occupational requirements.

Incomplete Law Degree:

Standalone units/modules/electives passed at Undergraduate Year 1 or 2 (e.g., The English Legal System, Law of Contract, Land Law) can lead to Level 4 exemptions. You would typically need to complete 'Standard Conveyancing Transactions' or 'Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation' and the relevant 'Understanding Accounting Procedures' unit.

CILEx Qualifications

CILEx Qualifications at Level 3 or 4:

If these include units aligned with SQA Level 4 units such as The English Legal System, Law of Contract, and Land Law, you may be exempt from those units. You would then typically need to complete 'Standard Conveyancing Transactions' or 'Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation', and the relevant 'Understanding Accounting Procedures' unit at Level 4, before progressing to all Level 6 units.

CILEx Qualifications at Level 6 Law and Practice:

With passed units like Contract Law, Land Law/Conveyancing, or Law of Wills and Succession/Probate Practice, you may receive significant exemptions.
Mandatory: You will generally need to pass the SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate). From 1 January 2025, the 'Landlord and Tenant' unit will also be mandatory if you cannot evidence a pass on the Advanced Commercial Property Law elective.

Chartered Legal Executives and FCILEX:

Similar to Level 6 CILEx, you will generally need to complete the SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate), and potentially the 'Landlord and Tenant' unit (from 1 Jan 2025) if the Advanced Commercial Property Law elective isn't evidenced.

CILEx Practitioners without Fellow Status:

Must complete the SQA Level 6 Diploma (Conveyancing or Probate) without exemption to any unit.

Cross-Qualifying Lawyers (FCILEx and CILEx Members):

Must pass SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate) as a minimum, and potentially the 'Landlord and Tenant' unit.

CPQ (CILEx Professional Qualification)

CPQ Foundation Course:

With mandatory modules like Professional and Legal Skills, Legal Systems, Contract Law, The Law of Tort, and Introduction to Property and Private Clients, you may receive Level 4 exemptions. You would typically need to complete 'Standard Conveyancing Transactions' or 'Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation', and the relevant 'Understanding Accounting Procedures' unit.

CPQ Advanced:

If you've completed modules like Property and Conveyancing or Wills, Probate and Private Client, you may be exempt from certain units, but will typically need to complete the relevant 'Understanding Accounting Procedures' unit at Level 4.

CPQ Professional:

With modules like Residential Conveyancing or Wills, Probate and Private Client, you will generally need to complete the SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate). Additionally, you must evidence a pass on the Commercial Conveyancing module for exemption from the 'Landlord and Tenant' unit.

SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) Candidates

SQE1 FLK1 only:

You will typically need to complete specific Level 4 Units (Land Law, Standard Conveyancing Transactions or Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation, Understanding Accounting Procedures) and all Level 6 Units to meet CLC's Academic Standards.

SQE1 FLK1 and FLK2:

You will typically need to complete the SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate).

SQE1 FLK2 only:

You may gain exemption for English Legal System and Contract Law, but will need to complete the SQA Level 6 Unit: Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing or Probate).

With a Law Degree (LLB) prior to SQE: You may receive additional Level 4 exemptions for equivalent units.

Licensed Paralegals (NALP)

F. NALP (Licensed Paralegals) with Conveyancing and/or Probate Electives:

Can progress straight to the Level 6 Diploma, potentially with exemptions for specific units if they are Principal Fellows and have completed the relevant Conveyancing or Probate elective.

NALP Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies:

You will typically need to complete specific Level 4 Units (Land Law, Standard Conveyancing Transactions or Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation, Understanding Accounting Procedures) and all Level 6 Units to meet CLC's Academic Standards.

Apprenticeships

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Paralegal Apprenticeship at Level 3 (ST0245):

Completed in Conveyancing or Probate, you may need to complete 'Understanding Accounting Procedures' for the relevant diploma. All Level 6 Units would typically be required.

Legal Apprenticeships Level 4/5/6 (Conveyancing or Probate Pathways):

You would generally be required to complete all Level 6 Units.

STEP Advanced Certificates (England and Wales)

Administration of Estates or Administration of Trusts:

May grant exemption from some Probate units, but you would typically need to complete Managing Client and Office Accounts (Probate) and Law of Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation.

Will Preparation AND Administration of Estates OR Administration of Trusts:

May grant exemption from some Probate units, but you would typically need to complete Managing Client and Office Accounts (Probate).

Ready to find out your exact exemptions?

Use our detailed Exemption Checker above for a personalised assessment, and then submit your application with supporting evidence. Your fast track to a CLC Diploma starts here!

How to Apply for Conveyancing or Probate Exemptions

Applying for exemptions is a straightforward process designed to credit your prior learning effectively. You will need to:

Use Our Online Checker: Input details of your prior qualifications and relevant modules or units passed.
Gather Your Evidence: You will typically need to provide official transcripts and qualification certificates to demonstrate your eligibility.
Submit Your Application: Submit your exemption request to support@alo-email.com. Our academic team will then review your qualifications and map your prior learning against the Level 4 and Level 6 Conveyancing Diploma units to confirm your eligible exemptions.
Receive Your Study Plan: Once assessed, we'll provide you with a personalised study plan, outlining the remaining units you need to complete to achieve your conveyancing qualification and ultimately, your CLC licence.

Don't let your past achievements go unrecognised. Use our exemptions checker today to discover the most efficient and cost-effective route to securing your conveyancing diplomas and advancing your professional journey with the CLC.

Benefits of Conveyancing Exemptions

Time Efficiency:

By exempting certain modules or levels, you can progress through your studies more swiftly. This is particularly advantageous for professionals who already possess relevant experience or qualifications in related fields, helping you achieve your career goals faster.

Cost Savings:

Completing fewer modules directly translates to reduced tuition fees and other associated costs, making your professional development more financially accessible and a smart investment.

Focused Learning:

Exemptions allow you to concentrate on areas where you can genuinely expand your expertise, ensuring you are well-prepared for the complex challenges of conveyancing law and practice.

Qualifying sooner means you can enter the job market or advance within your current role much faster, significantly enhancing your career prospects and potential earnings.

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FAQs for Conveyancing & Probate Exemptions

Q1: What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that formally acknowledges and credits the knowledge and skills you've gained through work experience, informal learning, or other educational programs.

It allows you to use this prior learning to gain exemptions from parts of a qualification.

Q2: Which CLC qualifications are eligible for exemptions?

Exemptions are available for the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice, Level 4 Diploma in Probate Law, Practice and the Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice. and the Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice.

Q3: When can I apply for exemptions?

You should apply for exemptions when you first enrol as a student. If you have gained additional qualifications since you first enrolled as a student and believe you may be eligible for further exemptions, you can apply for these at any time.

Q4: What documents do I need to submit with my application for exemptions?

You must provide copies of certificates and transcripts of any full or part-completed qualifications so we can assess if you are eligible for exemptions. Any documentation which is not in English must be officially translated. Official translations must be stamped and signed by the translator and sent to us as well as a copy of the documents in the original language.

Q5: Can I apply for an exemption for a single module only?

Yes, it's possible to apply for exemptions for individual modules if your prior learning directly covers the learning outcomes of that specific module.

Q6: Do I have to accept all exemptions I'm entitled to?

It's up to you to decide if you wish to claim the exemptions you are awarded.

You may wish to consider forfeiting exemptions, for instance, if a significant period of time has passed since you gained your previous qualifications, and you have not undertaken any further activity related to your studies in the intervening time.

Q7: What if my exemption application is denied?

If your application is denied, we will provide feedback on the reasons. You can then choose to enroll in the full course or discuss alternative pathways with our admissions team.

Q8: If I disagree with the exemptions awarded to me, what can I do?

Please check the current CLC Exemption Policy (which can be found on their website).

If, following a review of the current CLC Exemption Policy, you believe you are still entitled to an exemption, you can appeal your result.

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