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QLTT study and revision options

Regardless of your experience or background, access to expert guidance and support throughout your preparations for the QLTT can have a significant influence on the outcome. Candidates who prepare and take the Test with The College of Law achieve an exceptionally high success rate.

How you prepare for the Test will depend on your individual circumstances – how much you do and how you do it is up to you. We offer a wide range of flexible and cost-effective options to support and prepare you for the QLTT:

Distance learning materials
Weekend tuition
Online revision tool
Revision sessions
Mock Test
NEW inclusive packages – save 20%
NEW fast-track route – complete your training in just 7 days
Download specimen Test papers
QLTT Helpdesk

Distance learning materials

Available for all Heads, our distance learning approach has been developed and refined over many years into a comprehensive programme which includes:

specific study manuals designed by experienced College of Law tutors highlighting key topics and providing a structured study framework and advice on exam technique
‘test your knowledge’ questions to aid progress
assignments marked by an expert in the subject and returned with comments
e-mail response to specific subject queries

Specimen answers or assignments are not provided for the Head IV oral Test. However, the Head IV study pack contains guidance on how to prepare for the Test. All distance learning materials are couriered to you free of charge.

Weekend tuition

We offer face-to-face tuition at weekends for all QLTT Heads. Tuition takes place at our London Moorgate centre and is led by qualified lawyers who are experienced both in practice and as trainers. Tuition courses are designed around our distance learning materials, providing a structured framework of recommended study manuals, assignments and test papers to guide you through key syllabus topics. For course dates, please see QLTT course dates.

Head I – Property
This tuition consists of two full-day sessions on consecutive Saturdays. The first Saturday covers basic land law, trusts, leases, registered/unregistered land and the conveyancing procedure. The second Saturday covers trusts, intestacy, inheritance tax (delegates get to work on several calculations), capital gains tax, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, wills, obtaining a grant of probate and administering an estate. Delegates will have an opportunity to take part in a number of relevant exercises and to discuss the outcomes in plenary. The tutor will also cover areas that delegates often have difficulty with.

Head II – Litigation (Civil)
This full-day tuition session takes place on a Saturday and takes delegates through the five stages of the litigation process. It is based on two case studies – one fast-track, the other multi-track – and delegates will have the opportunity to take part in a number of Test-relevant exercises and receive feedback on their performance.

Head III – Professional Conduct and Accounts
This course consists of two full-day sessions on consecutive Saturdays. The FSMA element of the paper is covered fully and delegates are encouraged to read the manual before attending to get the most from these intensive sessions.

Head IV – Principles of Common Law
This full-day tuition session takes place on a Saturday and covers the main areas of the tort and contract syllabus. Delegates take part in activities based on various relevant scenarios, which are then discussed in plenary. Delegates receive full handouts covering these presentations. Exam questions and technique are also discussed and delegates have the opportunity to ask questions about what to expect from the oral exam.

Online revision tool

Following the success of online revision for Head III, this flexible option is now available for all QLTT Heads. The online revision tool allows you to refresh and test your knowledge, using a blend of computer-based interactive learning materials. This includes video and text-based presentations, plus a range of activities for candidates to complete on screen – reinforcing key learning objectives and providing instant feedback on your understanding. Here are just some of the benefits of online revision:

Structured learning at a speed controlled by you
Increased engagement and interaction with the subject matter through effective 1:1 delivery
Consistency of delivery, content and activity
Total flexibility – you can study where and when you choose
Re-usability – you can replay all or part of the content
i-Tutorials – including on-screen questions with instant feedback on your performance

There are six online revision tool intakes each year – 1 February, 1 April, 1 June, 1 August, 1 October and 1 December. To gain access to your chosen intake, you must book the month before it is due to start. For example, if you wish to commence your online revision programme on 1 February, you should enrol during January. Each booking entitles you to six months access to the online revision tool. For course start dates, please see QLTT course dates.

Revision sessions

Prior to each Test sitting we offer face-to-face revision sessions for all Heads at our London Moorgate centre. These four-hour sessions are open to everyone and are designed to help you refine your exam technique and enable you to achieve maximum marks. Courses take place on a range of days and start around two/three weeks before the actual Test. For course dates, please see QLTT course dates.

Head I – Property
This revision session comprises two hours on conveyancing and two hours on probate and trusts. It is designed to be as practical and interactive as possible. Delegates are given a written case structure to follow for each type of question and then spend time going through the paper, identifying the issues they need to advise on, explaining why it's a problem or potential problem for the client (by reference to the client's specific facts) and then advising on available options. The tutor can then identify specific areas where further tuition is needed and advise on how to correctly assess the paper in preparation for the actual Test. The areas covered include: exam technique, main topics, how to organise your file, how to approach the reading time and an opportunity to work through sample questions. Delegates receive copies of all slides used by the tutors, including detailed answers to the questions covered. They also receive revision notes on the main areas of the subject.

Head II – Litigation (Civil)
This revision session takes delegates through the five stages of the litigation process and is based on two case studies – one fast-track, the other multi-track. The session highlights particularly Test-relevant issues and looks at how they might come up and be dealt with in the Test setting. All issues are put into the context of the case studies and the session illustrates how areas delegates will have covered during their study ‘fit’ into the litigation process. During the session delegates review various documents which are central to litigation and go through salient drafting points to be aware of.

Head III - Professional Conduct and Accounts
This four-hour revision session covers both parts of the paper - Professional Conduct and Accounts. The tutor aims to fully prepare delegates for the Test and will advise on areas which are likely to arise in the Test.

Head IV – Principles of Common Law
This revision session covers exam technique and the main topics of the syllabus. It is practical, interactive and specifically aimed at preparing candidates to pass the oral exam. Delegates receive two handouts containing advice on exam technique, knowledge-based questions, scenarios and specimen extracts, and questions which they work through during the course. There are tutor-led plenary discussions of these questions and scenarios, and delegates are provided with a further handout containing points to note in tort law. There is plenty of opportunity for delegates to ask the tutor questions that will help them prepare for and pass the oral exam.

Mock Test

In order to maximise your chances of success and allow you to test your knowledge and technique prior to the Test, we offer Mock Tests for Heads I to III. Mock Tests for Head III are available for all Test sittings, while mock Tests for Heads I and II are available in February, June and October only.

How it works
The mock Test will be sent to you by e-mail to complete in advance of your Test date. If you would like the Test to be marked, you must return it to us within seven days of receipt. The paper will then be marked by the same experienced College of Law tutors who mark the actual Test. Your script will be returned to you by e-mail with substantive feedback to prepare you before you take your Test. For start dates, please see QLTT course dates.

NEW inclusive packages – save 20%

In our experience, QLTT candidates benefit from a full programme of learning, revision and exam practice before taking the Test. With this in mind, we have put together two inclusive QLTT packages that give you the benefit of our full range of training – with a 20% saving compared to booking the elements individually.

Distance learning package
Available for all Heads, this flexible package blends distance learning, online study and online support – meaning you can study where and when you choose, with no need to travel to the College before the Test date. Here’s what’s included:

Distance learning materials – gain the knowledge
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Online revision tool – refresh your knowledge
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Specimen test – check out the Test format (Heads I - III only)
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Mock Test – test your knowledge and receive feedback (Heads I - III only)*
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Test

Face-to-face package
Available for all Heads, this package combines face-to-face training at our London Moorgate centre with flexible distance learning elements to give you all the knowledge and support you need to succeed. Candidates can choose from our full range of course dates. Here’s what’s included:

Weekend tuition – gain the knowledge
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Revision session – refresh your knowledge
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Specimen test – check out the Test format (Heads I to III only)
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Mock Test – test your knowledge and receive feedback (Heads I to III only)*
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Test

As an enrolled student, you'll also have access to our QLTT Helpdesk.

For available course dates, please see QLTT course dates. Please note that these packages must be booked via our printed booking form - they are not currently available to book online. Please see QLTT how to book to download a booking form.

*Mock Tests for Heads I and II are available in February, June and October only.

NEW fast-track route – complete your training in just 7 days

Available for Head III only, this intensive new route will allow candidates to progress from initial training to the Test in just seven consecutive days. It’s perfect for busy lawyers who want to reach new career goals quickly – without compromising on the quality of their training. The fast-track route is based around face-to-face training at our London Moorgate centre and is available for the April, August and December sittings of Head III. The itinerary will be as follows:

Day 1 – face-to-face tuition on Conduct
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Day 2 – face-to-face tuition on Accounts
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Day 3 – face-to-face mock Test and feedback
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Day 4 – self-study and online revision
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Day 5 – self-study and online revision
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Day 6 – self-study and online revision
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Day 7 – Test

Candidates will have access to our online revision programme and QLTT Helpdesk service throughout the seven-day period. For course dates, please see QLTT course dates. Please note that this route must be booked via our printed booking form - it is not currently available to book online. Please see QLTT how to book to download a booking form.

Download specimen Test papers

You can download specimen Test papers for Heads I – III from our website free of charge. Please see ‘Related items’ below. Please note that 'Advance Reading' is supplied as part of the specimen Test for Heads I and II.

This is a great opportunity to see the structure and layout of the Test before taking your mock or sitting the final Test. Please note that these papers are intended as a guide and answers are not provided.

QLTT Helpdesk

From two weeks before your Test date, all enrolled QLTT delegates will have access to our exclusive QLTT Helpdesk. Our Helpdesk team answer queries via e-mail and help ensure you're fully prepared for your Test. We respond to all queries within three working days.