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L6Apprenticeship7451 approved provider
The Level 6 Licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner, and the 1 provider delivering it.
To deliver legal services within conveyancing or probate as an authorised person under the regulation of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
About this apprenticeship
What this apprenticeship covers
Apprentices train to practise as an authorised legal professional regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, specialising in residential property, estate disposal, or both. Study covers property law, will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the tax implications relevant to each specialism. Regulatory compliance sits at the centre of both pathways, alongside an awareness of emerging issues such as EPC requirements, green deal obligations, and the planning implications of new environmental technologies.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Working under supervision that reduces as competence grows, apprentices handle the practical running of conveyancing or probate files. On the conveyancing side, this means advising clients on sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity, reviewing Land Registry documents, and assessing legal and commercial risk. On the probate side, responsibilities include drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, interpreting estate documentation, and guiding clients through the administration of an estate. Client communication is a constant across both pathways.
Career outlook
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies you as a Licensed Conveyancer, a Licensed Probate Practitioner, or both, depending on the pathway taken. Most completers move into fee-earning roles within the firm that trained them, or take positions at other CLC-regulated practices. Employers include high-street law firms, specialist conveyancing firms, estate agencies with in-house legal teams, and will-writing organisations. With experience, progression into senior fee earner, team lead, or practice manager roles is common. Some practitioners go on to establish their own CLC-regulated businesses.
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Career outcomes
Roles after completion
Completers typically enter practice as a Licensed Conveyancer or Licensed Probate Practitioner, authorised by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Day-to-day work covers managing residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, advising clients on re-mortgages and transfers of equity, drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and administering estates. Some completers work across both disciplines; others specialise in one from the outset depending on their employer's focus.
Progression paths
Within three to five years, many practitioners move into a Senior Conveyancer or Senior Probate Practitioner role, taking on more complex caseloads and supervising junior fee earners. From there, two distinct tracks tend to emerge: a leadership route into Head of Conveyancing, Department Manager, or Practice Manager positions; and a technical specialist route focusing on high-value or complicated estates, commercial property, or elder law. Some practitioners go on to establish their own CLC-regulated firm.
Where these roles sit
Demand comes primarily from residential property law firms and specialist conveyancing practices, ranging from small high-street firms to volume conveyancing operations handling thousands of transactions annually. Estate agencies with in-house legal services, will-writing and estate planning firms, and financial services organisations that offer conveyancing alongside mortgage products also recruit into these roles. Both private practice and, to a lesser extent, local authority legal teams provide employment. The roles exist across England and Wales, with clusters in areas of high housing market activity.
How it's assessed
How the apprenticeship is assessed
Learning takes place within a real legal services environment, with the apprentice applying knowledge and skills directly to conveyancing or probate work from the outset. Before final assessment, a readiness check (commonly referred to as the gateway) confirms that the apprentice has met any mandatory requirements and is ready to demonstrate full occupational competence. Final assessment then establishes whether the apprentice can independently carry out the legal services work required of a licensed practitioner. Assessment models for many Level 6 standards are currently being updated, so check the standard's gov.uk page for the current specification.
What learners need to prepare
Given the length of this programme, building a consistent record of workplace evidence from early on is far more manageable than attempting to reconstruct it later. Apprentices should keep clear records of transactions handled, legal documents reviewed or drafted, and client interactions as they progress through real cases. Regular review with both the employer supervisor and the training provider will help identify any gaps in knowledge or practical experience well ahead of the gateway, leaving time to address them without pressure.
Choosing a provider
What good looks like
Providers worth shortlisting will have an achievement rate above 65% for this standard, though given the small cohort sizes typical of a specialist Level 6 qualification, check how many completions sit behind that figure before treating it as meaningful. Look for tutors with current or recent CLC-regulated practice experience, not just generic legal training backgrounds. The curriculum should cover real casework simulation, including SDLT calculations, Land Registry requisitions, estate accounts and LPA drafting. Employer satisfaction scores above 4 out of 5, combined with learner reviews that mention useful exam support, are a positive sign.
Red flags to watch for
Be cautious of providers who list this standard alongside dozens of unrelated apprenticeships, which can signal thin specialist resource. If a provider cannot name the tutors who deliver conveyancing and probate content, or cannot confirm those tutors hold CLC authorisation or equivalent practice experience, that is a material concern. Vague answers about how off-the-job training is structured across a 56-month programme should prompt further questioning. Given the CLC's regulatory requirements, check whether the provider has a clear process for ensuring learners meet fitness-to-practise standards throughout.
Questions to ask before you commit
- How many apprentices have completed this specific standard with you, and what was their achievement rate?
- What practice experience do your tutors have in CLC-regulated conveyancing or probate work?
- How do you prepare apprentices for the CLC exams, and what support is in place for those who need to resit?
- Can you show how the programme covers the tax implications for both conveyancing (SDLT, CGT) and probate (IHT)?
- How is off-the-job training structured across the full 56 months without disrupting a busy caseload?
- How do you keep course content current as property law, EPC regulations and green deal requirements change?
- Can you connect us with employers or completers in similar-sized firms to get a direct account of the experience?
Common questions
What are the entry requirements for this apprenticeship?
There are no nationally set entry requirements, so employers set their own criteria. Most candidates will already be working in a legal or conveyancing support role. You will need to be employed throughout and working under the regulation of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). Check with your chosen training provider about any specific academic requirements, such as GCSEs or A-levels, they may ask for at the point of application.
How long does the apprenticeship take and what does the time commitment look like?
The typical duration is around 56 months. Apprentices remain employed throughout and split their time between their day job and structured learning. Some learning takes place off the job, though the exact minimum proportion is subject to revision under current Skills England reforms. For the most up-to-date requirements, check the current version of the standard on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education website at gov.uk.
How is the apprenticeship assessed?
Before taking the end-point assessment, the apprentice must pass through a gateway, where the employer and training provider confirm the apprentice has met all the knowledge and skills requirements in the standard. Assessment models for many standards are currently being updated, so check gov.uk for the current specification. The apprentice must demonstrate competence across both conveyancing and, where applicable, probate work to a standard acceptable for CLC authorisation.
How does an employer pay for this apprenticeship?
The funding band for this standard is £18,000. Levy-paying employers draw the cost from their digital apprenticeship service account. Smaller employers co-invest with the government, paying 5% of the training cost, with the government covering the rest. Employers with fewer than 50 staff who take on an apprentice aged 16 to 18 pay nothing. All funding arrangements are subject to the employer meeting ESFA eligibility conditions.
What does an apprentice in this role actually do day to day?
Day-to-day work covers handling residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. Apprentices advise clients, review Land Registry documents, assess legal and commercial risk, and complete the necessary legal paperwork. Those on the probate pathway also draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, interpret estate documents, and advise clients on the disposal of estates, including the relevant tax implications in each area.
What can an apprentice do after completing this standard?
Completion leads to qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer or Licensed Probate Practitioner, authorised and regulated by the CLC. From there, practitioners can progress into senior fee-earner positions, take on supervisory or management responsibility within a law firm or specialist conveyancing practice, or move towards running their own CLC-regulated business. Some choose to pursue additional qualifications or dual authorisation covering both conveyancing and probate work.
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Curated by Alex Lockey, FATP founder and editor. Last reviewed: .
Sources include the apprenticeship's official specification on apprenticeships.gov.uk, Skills England guidance, IfATE archive records, DWP funding bands, and provider data sourced directly from the public Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). Standard reference: 745.
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