The Essential CLC Training And Management Bundle is a meticulously curated package designed to provide registered managers with 14 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This bundle ensures compliance with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers' (CLC) CPD requirements, offering in-depth training across a variety of key topics in conveyancing law and practice.
Included Courses:
Draft Exchange Protocols and the use of Electronic Contracts:
- Explore the Law Society's draft protocols for electronic contracts in conveyancing.
- Understand the debates and practical applications of digital contract exchanges.
- Learn how to effectively integrate electronic contracts into your conveyancing process.
Building Safety Act 2022 – Update:
- Gain an overview of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its impact on conveyancing.
- Review key definitions and components such as the Leaseholder Deed of Certificate and the Landlord’s Certificate.
- Discuss significant changes to the Act since its implementation and the associated risks for conveyancers.
CLC Handbook:
- Dive into key highlights of the CLC Handbook, including the CLC Code, AML Code, Accounts Code, and more.
- Focus on the Management and Supervision Code, Acting for Lenders Code, and CPD Code.
- Learn best practices for compliance, particularly in dealing with consumer and lender clients, and gain insights into effective conveyancing service provisions to financial institutions.
Regulation of Estate Agents:
- Review the Estate Agents’ Act 1979, the role and powers of NTSELAT, and AML regulations.
- Learn about estate agent redress schemes and customer rights.
- Understand the current and proposed regulatory position of estate agents and the ongoing related position of solicitors and licensed conveyancers.
Aged Balances:
- Cover the CLC Accounts Code (September 2020) and related rules on aged balances.
- Understand CLC's guidance on managing aged balances.
- Learn techniques for managing residual balances and preventing them.
Anti Money Laundering Legislation Update:
- Delve into UK AML legislation, focusing on the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
- Engage in interactive learning with real-world scenarios to master AML requirements.
- Enhance your skills in risk assessments, decision-making, and AML reporting.
Cyber Crime and Fraud Prevention in Legal Practices:
- Learn about the most common types of fraud and advanced techniques used by fraudsters.
- Gain practical advice on identifying and preventing fraud in legal practices.
- Equip yourself with knowledge from industry experts, including insights from NatWest's Fraud Awareness Analyst.
Regulator Compensation Funds:
- Explore the statutory basis and application process of Compensation Funds.
- Understand the circumstances under which clients may claim compensation following an intervention.
- Gain insights into the current rules and guidance regarding eligibility and application deadlines.
Conflict of Interest:
- Review the current SRA position and guidance on conflict of interest under the Standards and Regulations.
- Examine historical developments and significant case law in regulatory conflict.
- Discuss the implications of major regulatory changes over the past fifteen years.
Client Account Trust:
- Understand how client accounts are held on trust, including relevant legislation, codes, and case law.
- Explore regulatory requirements from both SRA and CLC, and their application in conveyancing.
- Learn the relationship of client account trust with undertakings in conveyancing.
Third Party Managed Accounts:
- Examine the regulatory rules and guidance on using TPMAs from SRA, CLC, FCA, and Payment Services Regulations 2017.
- Focus on client care, regulatory protections, and complaint redress.
- Complete practical exercises covering client information and complaint handling.
Undertakings Part One:
- Gain a broad overview of conveyancing undertakings and their importance in house purchases and sales.
- Understand the regulatory codes from CLC and Law Society relevant to undertakings.
- Discuss common misconduct issues related to undertakings and best practices to avoid them.
Undertakings Part Two:
- Understand the critical role of conveyancing undertakings in house purchases and sales.
- Learn how to handle breaches of undertakings and adhere to best practices.
- This course is essential for all conveyancers to avoid common misconduct issues.
Complaints Responses:
- Learn a practical step-by-step complaint letter response structure.
- Understand key phrases and compliance requirements from the Legal Ombudsman, SRA, and CLC.
- Enhance your skills in effective complaint handling and client communication.