This Standard Conveyancing Transactions module introduces students to the basic procedures involved in a standard conveyancing transaction and explain the reasons for the various steps taken.
Module Content
The Standard Conveyancing Transactions module is divided into 10 sections:
Section 1: Tasks of the Seller and Buyer.
Section 2: Pre-contract Enquiries & Searches
Section 3: The contract
Section 4: Exchange of Contracts
Section 5: Deducing and Investigating Title
Section 6: Preparation for Completion
Section 7: Completion
Section 8: Post-Completion
Section 9: Leases, Mortgages and Other Matters
Section 10: Remedies
Application
To apply for the Standard Conveyancing Transactions module, simply click "Apply Now" and complete the checkout process or complete our student enrolment form and sent it to support@alo-email.com
Once your application has been reviewed you will be given access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to complete your student induction.
If you are a new student, you will be required to provide photographic identification as part of your application. This can be scanned and emailed to us within 14 days.
Where the module is oversubscribed, please be patient. There are assessments every month and as soon as space becomes available the application window will be reopened.
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Duration
The Level 4 Diploma is equivalent to the first year of a degree. Typically, the Level 4 Diploma should take between 12-18 months to complete but, depending on prior knowledge of the subject and your circumstances, the Level 4 Diploma could be completed in 6 months .
Where a student intends to complete the Level 4 Diploma in 12-18 months, the Standard Conveyancing Transaction module would usually be completed in 3-4 months. As mentioned above, this module could be completed over a longer or shorter period depending on prior knowledge of the subject and your circumstances.
ALO will tailor your module and the support offered to help you achieve your desired outcome, in your desired timeframe.
Exemptions
You can apply for an exemption for the Standard Conveyancing Transactions module where you have a Law Degree, a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or similar qualification.
To apply for an exemption you will need to provide us with evidence of your prior qualification. We will map your prior learning to the learning outcomes of the Standard Conveyancing Transactions module and confirm whether you are eligible for an exemption.
Important note
Students transitioning from an external qualification to SQA must achieve at least one course without exemption to be awarded an SQA Diploma.
Assessment
This module is assessed by way of written assignment which you will be given 28 days to complete and return.
You can apply for assessment at any time.
Qualify
You can enhance your training to qualify as a Registered Conveyancing Technician. To qualify, 6 months work experience must be undertaken combined with completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice (or equivalent if applying for exemptions).
To qualify you must submit to traineelawyer@clc-uk.org:
1. an application form, including your statement of relevant work experience
2. a certified copy of photographic ID, such as a Passport or a Photographic Driving Licence; and
3. all educational certificates and transcripts.
Click here to look at CLC's FAQ's on becoming a Conveyancing Technician
Career Path
After completing the Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice, you could go on to study the Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice to become a property law specialist.
With the requisite amount of practical experience you could then qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer.
With experience, you could go on to manage a conveyancing department in a large firm, or set up your own conveyancing practice.
You could also take further training to become a solicitor.