| The Role | | | | the Law Society of Scotland professional |
| Licensed Conveyancers, or Property Lawyers, | | | | examinations |
| deal with the paperwork and legal work involved | | | | * a diploma in legal practice from a Scottish |
| in buying and selling business and commercial | | | | university or approved institution |
| properties. Licensed Conveyancer Jobs can include: | | | | * a training contract secured with a solicitor or |
| | | | independent qualified conveyancer. Contact the |
| * conducting 'searches'- asking local authorities for | | | | Law Society of Scotland for more details about |
| details of any plans that might affect the | | | | qualifying. |
| property in the future, drafting contracts giving | | | | According to the Director of Education & |
| details of all the aspects of the sale | | | | Licensing at the Council for Licensed |
| * liaising with mortgage lenders to make sure | | | | Conveyancers - there are currently no Licenced |
| they have all the relevant information | | | | Conveyancers in Scotland |
| * paying taxes such as stamp duty and keeping | | | | Career Development |
| records of payments made | | | | England and Wales |
| * checking that contracts are signed and | | | | Training to become a Licensed Conveyancer |
| exchanged. | | | | requires that you work in full-time (or part-time |
| Skills and Interests | | | | over an extended period), relevant, conveyancing |
| If you are looking for a Licensed Conveyancer | | | | employment whilst studying part-time at college, |
| job you should: | | | | or through the CLC distance learning course. |
| * have good spoken and written communication | | | | In order to achieve your first licence you need: |
| skills | | | | * to have spent a minimum of two years in |
| * be able to explain the technicalities of | | | | practical training with a "qualified employer" |
| conveyancing to clients | | | | * to have passed the CLC examinations. |
| * be meticulous and able to problem solve | | | | The CLC examinations are in two parts: |
| * be interested in property law | | | | Foundation comprises three assignment subjects - |
| * be numerate and able to make financial | | | | * Introduction to Licensed Conveyancing |
| calculations | | | | * Introduction to Law and Legal Method, |
| * be able to work under pressure. | | | | * Conveyancing Practice and Procedure, plus two |
| A mix of these skills would provide a solid | | | | examination subjects - Land Law, and the Law of |
| foundation for anyone looking for jobs or work as | | | | Contract. |
| a | | | | The finals comprise three examination subjects - |
| Licensed Conveyancer. | | | | Conveyancing Law and Practice; Landlord and |
| Qualifications | | | | Tenant, and Accounts, plus a book-keeping |
| England and Wales - In order to get a job as a | | | | assignment. |
| licensed conveyancer in England and Wales you | | | | You need to have completed this training before |
| must pass The Council for Licensed | | | | looking for work or a job as a Licensed |
| Conveyancers (CLC) training and examinations. | | | | Conveyancer |
| The minimum entry requirements are four GCSEs | | | | Scotland |
| (A-C)/S grades (1-3), including English, or | | | | To become qualified you are required to find |
| equivalent. However, many people entering this | | | | relevant employment under a training contract |
| career have more than the minimum qualifications, | | | | with a solicitor, or independent qualified |
| eg ILEX or law degrees. | | | | conveyancer, and prove to the Law Society of |
| Scotland - To become a qualified conveyancer in | | | | Scotland that your training covered all aspects of |
| Scotland you must complete the following, which | | | | conveyancing services. The training period is |
| is the same as the solicitor qualification process: | | | | between one and two years long. |
| * a degree in law from a Scottish university or | | | | |