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Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Access Legal
By Legal Futures Associate Access Legal
Conveyancers and legal professionals are supported in maintaining their Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation with the launch of new CQS courses from Access Legal, the leading provider of software and services to the legal market and one of few approved CQS training providers alongside The Law Society.
In 2025, the legal sector will continue to face significant challenges around cybersecurity, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and talent retention so it is important for legal and conveyancing professionals to have the right tools needed for their roles. Additionally, new regulations, like the UK’s cyber incident reporting law set to advance in 2025, will also require firms to adopt stricter compliance standards.
The new courses, which are available now, include updates on risk compliance and client care, such as AML risk factors and mitigation, alongside comprehensive training on conveyancing practices, including the latest requirements from the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act.
The courses are mandatory training for conveyancers to maintain their CQS accreditation, and demonstrate a firm’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality residential services and advice to their clients. Data from last year’s CQS Update courses shows that 6,000 practitioners completed their training with Access Legal in 2024, and gave it an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Access Legal’s CQS training portal also has a new look for 2025, with policy templates and bite-sized training modules included, which professionals can complete at their convenience.
Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Access Legal, part of The Access Group, says the new courses will help prepare law firms for changes and prominent challenges in the legal sector in 2025: “Our updated CQS training ensures firms are prepared to navigate these changes with confidence, equipping them to address critical areas like risk management and AML compliance. Beyond just meeting the accreditation requirements, the courses are designed to support professionals in providing high-quality legal services.
“Customers who have used our training will already notice a new user interface, making the training process more flexible and engaging. By combining expert-led content with practical resources, like policy templates and snackable modules, the courses help simplify compliance with CQS standards.”
Launched in April 2021, Access Legal is part of The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software. 3,500 UK law firms currently benefit from Access Legal’s range of software solutions and its client portfolio includes The MAPD Group, Minster Law, Winn Solicitors, Biscoes, Wolferstans and Neves Solicitors LLP.
Further information about the CQS Core Training and the new 2025 courses can be found here.