CLC Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice

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CLC Level 4

Securing employer support

The CLC route to qualify as a specialist in Probate is a flexible and cost-effective route to qualify, costing less than a year’s university tuition.

Study for success and benefit from the leading centre for CLC with proven academic and employability success. Our CLC learners achieve a 78% pass rate on their first attempt, so what are you waiting for?

Extensive bank of study resources

Flexible, online learning

On-demand assessments

Unlimited tutor support

Interest free instalment plans

Discounted fees and scholarships

CLC Approved Training Provider

Over 2,000 Conveyancing and Probate professionals have chosen Law Training Centre to qualify.

Being a licensed probate practitioner can be incredibly rewarding and supports people at the most difficult times. As a probate specialist, you can become qualified in the law of succession, trusts law, relevant aspects of property law relating to inheritance and the administration of estates and have been granted the right to undertake probate.

Regulated by the SQA, CLC courses are Ofqual registered to give learners the added reassurance that their qualifications will be recognised internationally.

Law Training Centre offer licenced probate practitioner diploma courses at Level 4 and Level 6. Our fully online courses are designed to fit around your work and family life, so you can study at a pace and place that works for you.

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2,000+ Conveyancing and Probate professionals have chosen Law Training Centre to qualify with via CLC

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Course features

The fully online Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice prepares you for success with a rich virtual learning platform with essential study aids, unlimited tutor support and your own 1:1 Personal Academic Coach.

The course fees include:

Administration

Access period

2 years for full Diplomas or 1 year per individual unit.

Flexible start date

We know that our learners need flexibility for course dates to fit around their work and life commitments. This is why you can enrol at any time. The on-demand course materials and Video Library of previous workshops means that, no matter when you start, you will have access to the content and can move through the course at the pace that suits you.

Textbooks

On demand course materials

Study planners

A downloadable calendar, course overview and a range of study planner options to successfully plan and track your progress. Your tutor will also assist you in creating a study plan based on your personal and professional circumstances.

Recorded lectures

Recorded lectures for each topic accompanied by the lecture slides on which the narration is based. The lectures build on the learning content contained with the manual and additional resources.

Self-test questions

Self-test questions are designed to assess your understanding and recollection of the learning content provided. Answering specific questions about the study materials assist with recall and help you to identify any areas you need to revisit. The questions are fully automated on our virtual learning environment allowing you to attempt the questions and review the suggested answers provided at any time.

MCQs

Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are designed to test your understanding of the subject area.

Additional revision resources

Additional revision resources include case summaries, recorded lectures, flashcards and practice questions.

Mock assessments

Mock assessments are provided for each unit based on the learning outcomes required for the final assessment. 1:1 tutor feedback is provided on the attempt to assist in preparation for the final assessment.

Final assessments

Level 6 Probate

You can request to undertake your assessment(s) when you are ready – no need to wait for set assessment windows. The final assessment for each unit is included with the course fee with a free re-take should it be required. At Level 6 all assessments are exam based. The exam can be taken as a written assessment in a regulated workplace or as an online assessment at home or in the workplace.

Live tutor support

Subject forums

A monitored online forum where you can raise queries and interact with other learners on the course is provided for each unit.

1:1 tutor support

48hr email response time from specialist tutors (Mon-Fri) to help with any course-related queries for each provided subject area.

Personal Academic Coach

Your 1:1 Personal Academic Coach will support you to stay on track not only providing academic support but also pastoral care, careers guidance, CV advice and guidance on how to balance studies and work life.

Weekly Q&A workshops

The SQA/CLC units Q&A live workshops provide an opportunity to ask a tutor any questions you have in relation to the course or unit you are studying and interact with other learners on the course.

Academic writing support

Our team of academic writing tutors offer instructional information, guidance and support to assist you in developing the skills required to complete assessments with confidence in their approach to format and structure.

Lexis+ UK subscription

Lexis+ UK is a leading research platform from LexisNexis. Lexis+ UK provides the largest collection of UK law, up-to-date legislation, case law, commentary and comprehensive practical guidance. Learners can also obtain Lexis+ certification for both Legal Research and Practical Guidance, which is nationally recognised by law firms and demonstrates expertise to future employers. Access will be provided to Lexis+ UK during the period of the course up to the completion of the final assessment.

What will I learn?

The Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice consists of 3 units to complete:

Exemptions

Please note: If you have prior relevant qualifications you may be exempt from one or more of the units.

Over 500 learners have benefitted from exemptions for their recognised prior learning. Enrol now and boost your employability with accredited qualifications.

Exemption guidance: to discuss possible exemptions for SQE, CILEx L3 and L6, LLB, GDL, BA in Law, LLM, LPC, certain international LLBs, paralegal qualifications such NALP, IOP, CLT, STEP or any other legal qualifications please email us with the details of the qualifications you hold (ideally your transcript) and our academic team will gladly assess and advise you further. This is a free service.

Exemptions overview

2024 exemption eligibility guidelines

How long does it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) is a term used for qualification regulated by Ofqual and is the total number of hours it is estimated that an average learner will take to complete a qualification.

The TQT for the Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice is 430 hours.

This is broken down as follows:

Wills, Succession and Grants of Representation: 140 hours
The administration of estates: 140 hours
Managing client and office accounts (Probate): 150 hours

With 1 years access for units purchased individually and 2 years access for all 3 units, you are provided with the flexibility to complete your studies around work and other commitments.

Course fees and enrolment

Level 6 Diploma (3 units) – £2,475

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Course fees

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Price Match: Law Training Centre will price match on selected courses. The price match will be based on a ‘like for like’ course from another provider. The ‘like for like’ determination is at the discretion of Law Training Centre. If you would like to request a price match, please contact our friendly Student Services Team with evidence showing a similar course from another provider at a price which you would like Law Training Centre to match.

Law Training Centre accepts PayPal as a payment option. A link to PayPal will be provided on your invoice when you sign up for a course. PayPal is a secure card processor and allows you to use your debit or credit card to pay, you do not need to have a PayPal account to use this service.

See what our CLC learners have to say…

Ali

Ali qualified in both conveyancing and probate with CLC courses from Law Training Centre.

Julieann

Julieann studied for her CLC Diploma whilst taking care of her family and working in a law firm.

Thomas

Thomas was the first learner to sit an SQA/CLC remote, proctored exam with Law Training Centre.

FAQs

What will I need before I get started?

Minimum hardware requirements:

Computer / laptop / Google Chromebook / Apple MacBook
Keyboard and a mouse or another pointing device
Broadband connection with 10 Mbps average speed
An Ethernet cable for maintaining internet stability
Working microphone, either internal or external
Webcam with 320 x 240 VGA resolution, either internal or external

Minimum system requirements:

Preferred internet browser: Google Chrome
Operating system: Windows 7+ / macOS 10.11+ / Chrome 58+
Free RAM: 2GB
Processor: 2GHz Intel Pentium / Intel / ARM
Free disk space: 1GB

How do I enrol?

Law Training Centre accepts applications throughout the year so that learners can start when it suits them most.

You can fill out our CLC enrolment form here.

To ensure your enrolment is processed as quickly as possible, please make sure that you read the form carefully, and fill out all the required boxes. If you need any help or have questions, please contact us on 0330 088 8495 or [email protected]

What happens after I complete my enrolment form?

Once received, your enrolment will be processed by our Student Services Team. If there are any queries at this stage, we will contact you.

Invoicing:
We will issue your invoice according to your chosen option – either self–sponsored or firm-sponsored. If you are paying by instalments, a separate Direct Debit mandate email will be sent out for you to complete online, you will need to set up both the Direct Debit and complete the initial payment. Once the invoice has been paid (or the Direct Debit set up if applicable) please notify us by return email.
Payment options:
You can pay by bank transfer to our account or by card using the payment link on your invoice. Cheques are accepted and your course login will be made live once the cheque has cleared into our bank account.
Course Login:
Once we have processed your payment and the 14-day cooling-off period has passed or has been waived, please allow up to 2 working days from the invoice being paid to being emailed your course login.