COURSE OUTLINE
Lawyers holding a primary professional qualification from the United States are required to pass tests in the following subjects ("Heads"):Head I- Property
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of Land Law and Trusts, Conveyancing, Wills, Probate, and the Administration of Estates, including Capital Taxation.(3 hour examination)
Head II-- Litigation
A working knowledge of the structure of the courts, the fundamental principles of evidence and either the basic procedures for Civil Litigation or Criminal Litigation (Magistrates' and Crown Court) is required.(3 hour examination)
Head III--- Professional Conduct & Accounts
This exam covers Professional Conduct and Ethics, and the basic requirements of the Financial Services Act 2000 and investment business as it affects solicitors. Familiarity with Solicitors' Accounts, the Accounts Rules, and the operation of Client and Office accounts is also required.(2 hour examination)
Live Review Session
NEW! Webcasts of the live lectures delivered in London will be available on-demand as of April 2005 to QLTT candidates.
CLE Credit
NEW! Included in the QLTT Course packet, option to earn 24 MCLE credit hours. Courses presented by distinguished English Solicitors in conjunction with NYU School of Law. Our last CLE, "INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TAX LAW", was held on Dec. 4 at New York University.
Broad Guidelines
Two weeks prior to the Examination date, BPP Professional Law Training will release a one-page summary of the specific topics you will be tested on.
Click here to view an example. (MS Word, 22k)
