Course in conveyancing

Yes, undoubtedly.  The course was written on the assumption that the person using it has no or little knowledge of deeds. Many of our learners have had no, or very little, exposure to conveyancing.  This need not be a deterrent. It is sometimes an advantage to realise how little you know, rather than to assume that the mere fact that you work in a deeds practice is sufficient to get you through the examination.

Yes, plenty of proof. Read the testimonials of successful students who knew nothing about deeds before the examination.  You are in good company.  They – and many others – all passed with the aid of our courses.

Since Covid-19 we have made three study options available:

1. In view of the complexity and huge volume of the work, we recommend that you register for the online course.  During this course, our lecturer will explain the work and guide you through the study notes.  You will also have the benefit of interacting with the lecturer, for example by asking questions. (This option is for people who would like to receive study guidance in the form of lectures.)
2. However, if attending the online lectures is not an option, you may choose to receive the recordings of these lectures.  This is in fact a very good alternative to the online lectures. The advantage of this option is that you can listen to the recordings at your convenience at any time of the day or week.  (This option is for people who would like to receive study guidance by following the recordings of the online lectures.)
3. The self-study option is exactly what the name implies.  You will receive course notes which have been designed for independent study and for people who are unable or prefer not to attend the online lectures or to receive the recordings.  (This option is for people who do not need study guidance and are prepared to study on their own.)

Each option will offer you adequate support in preparing for the conveyancing examination.  It all depends on your circumstances and preferences.

1. We recommend either the ‘online lectures’ or the ‘recordings of the lectures’ as equally valuable options.  Both options will accelerate your learning and improve your understanding of the work.  The lectures will make your studies much easier because we guide you through a lot of information and explain difficult concepts. In the lectures, we also direct your attention to important aspects of the material.
2. However, if you feel confident about studying on your own at your own pace, the self-study option is also sufficient to enable you to pass this exam.  In fact, the course notes were originally developed for home-study purposes and have helped many candidates to pass over the years.  The lecturers are just an additional tool for those who want guidance, as explained above.

Yes, it is possible because our notes are excellent.  Our attendance course is note-driven rather than lecture-driven.  This means that during the lectures we guide you through our comprehensive set of notes.  However, after the lectures, you will still have to work very hard to prepare for the examination.

We achieve great success with this method.  The fact that the attendance course is presented online in seven sessions makes it possible for people from various parts of the country to attend the course.  Learners make this a week of intensive study in preparation for the examination.

Yes, there is constant change in the field of conveyancing.  Each year the notes are updated at least once and sometimes even twice.  If you have registered for one of our courses, your name will be placed on our database, and you will be notified when updates become available.

Our course notes are popular and are used as a guide by many practitioners, even after they have passed the examination.  After passing the conveyancing examination, you can still update your notes regularly and use them in practice.

This depends on individual ability and on the amount of time each person needs to prepare.  This will differ from one person to the next.  In our opinion, a comfortable and realistic period to allow for preparation for the exam is between four and six months.  It would be to your advantage to enrol as soon as possible and start studying the notes even before you attend the lectures.  It should be said that a lot of people have had less time to prepare and have still passed this examination.  It depends largely on your commitment to passing.

50% for each paper.  See the syllabus.

No, we can’t guarantee that, because you will have to commit to studying hard.  But we can claim that you will not do any better with any other course.

Yes.  See the syllabus.

Two papers are written, one week apart.

1. The first paper, which consists of short questions, is designed to test your theoretical and practical knowledge of the Deeds Registries Act, the Sectional Titles Act, and various other statutes, ordinances, and decided cases applicable to conveyancing. One hundred marks are awarded for this paper.  It is a two-hour paper, and you have 15 minutes to study the questions before the whole group is allowed to begin.
2. The second paper is designed to test competence, mainly in the practice and procedure of conveyancing. It consists of questions that require you to draft deeds, certificates, applications, consents, agreements and other documents. This paper primarily tests your drafting skills.  However, a few short questions are always included to test your theoretical and practical knowledge of the work.  Two hundred marks are awarded for this paper. It is a four-hour paper, and you have 15 minutes to study the questions before being allowed to begin.

To pass the examination, a student needs an aggregate of 50% for both written papers. If you fail one of the papers, you may rewrite that paper at the next exam.  See the syllabus.

No.

Yes, you can choose the self-study option.

Consult the LPC for the current examination fees.  You must register three weeks before the exam in the province where you will write the exam.  See examination information.

Yes, under certain conditions.  Consult the LPC for conditions and permission.

Once we have received your payment, we will send your study material via PostNet.  You will receive a PostNet tracking number for your parcel.  The process usually takes 3–4 working days – that is, from PostNet to PostNet.  Alternatively, you may also collect your notes from our offices in Lynnwood, Pretoria, 1 working day after payment was made.  Collection times: Monday to Thursday between 8:00 and 13:00.

Only request a pro-forma invoice if your company is paying for your course.  All prices are on our website or brochures (downloadable from our website).