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Key Facts: GSL Conveyancing & Drafting Exam

180 min

Exam Duration

GLC/IEC

50%

Passing Score

GSL Rules

4

Essay Questions

GLC/IEC

Act 1036

Land Act 2020

Governing land law

Act 360

Wills Act 1971

Governing estates

Act 549

Power of Attorney Act

Governing agency

The GSL Conveyancing and Drafting exam is a 3-hour practical paper administered by the GLC's Independent Examinations Committee (IEC). It requires candidates to draft legal instruments and solve complex transaction problems. A passing score of 50% is required for graduation from the PLC and subsequent call to the Ghana Bar.

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1Under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), what is the standard period for tracing a good root of title in land transactions in Ghana?
A.Thirty (30) years
B.Twelve (12) years
C.Twenty (20) years
D.Sixty (60) years
Explanation: The standard root of title in Ghanaian conveyancing practice is established by documents tracing ownership back at least thirty (30) years. This continues the requirement set out in the Conveyancing Act, 1973 (NRCD 175), and remains the working benchmark for investigating title under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).
2Under Section 47 of the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), what is the legal effect of a land disposition involving joint spousal property without the written consent of both spouses?
A.The disposition is void and of no legal effect.
B.The disposition is voidable only at the instance of the non-consenting spouse within 12 months.
C.The disposition is valid, but the non-consenting spouse is entitled to half of the proceeds.
D.The disposition is valid if the purchaser paid valuable consideration and had no notice of the marriage.
Explanation: Section 47 of Act 1036 mandates that any disposition of joint spousal property requires the written consent of both spouses. Failure to obtain this consent renders the transaction void. This protects spousal rights in marital property and prevents unilateral transactions by one spouse.
3Under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) and Article 267 of the 1992 Constitution, what type of land interest is strictly prohibited from being created or vested in stool, skin, clan, or family lands?
A.Freehold interest
B.Leasehold interest
C.Customary tenancy
D.Usufructuary interest
Explanation: Section 9(2) of the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), reinforcing Article 267(5) of the 1992 Constitution, prohibits the creation or vesting of a freehold interest (whether common law or customary) in any stool, skin, clan, or family land. Only leasehold interests and customary tenancies can be created out of these lands.
4According to Section 10 of the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) and Article 266 of the 1992 Constitution, what is the maximum leasehold term that can be granted to a non-citizen of Ghana at any one time?
A.Fifty (50) years
B.Ninety-nine (99) years
C.Twenty-one (21) years
D.Twenty-five (25) years
Explanation: Section 10 of Act 1036 and Article 266 of the 1992 Constitution prohibit the creation of freehold interests in favor of non-citizens and restrict leasehold grants to non-citizens to a maximum term of fifty (50) years at any one time.
5How does the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) define a corporate body as a "non-citizen" for the purpose of land ownership restrictions in Ghana?
A.A company in which more than forty percent (40%) of the shares are owned by non-citizens.
B.A company incorporated outside Ghana under foreign laws.
C.A company with any foreign shareholding, regardless of the percentage.
D.A company in which foreign nationals hold the majority of seats on the Board of Directors.
Explanation: Section 10 of Act 1036 clarifies that a corporate body is deemed a non-citizen if more than forty percent (40%) of its shares or controlling interest is held by non-citizens. Such entities are restricted to leaseholds of 50 years maximum.
6Which of the following is a statutory requirement under the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32) and the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) for a person to prepare a conveyancing instrument for reward in Ghana?
A.The person must be a legal practitioner with a valid annual practicing license.
B.The person must be a licensed real estate broker or land surveyor.
C.The person must be a certified member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors.
D.The person must be a public notary or registrar at the Lands Commission.
Explanation: Under the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), only a legal practitioner with a valid annual practicing license may prepare a conveyancing instrument, lease, mortgage, or other land document for or in expectation of reward. Preparing such documents for reward without being a qualified, licensed legal practitioner is a criminal offence.
7Under Section 34 of the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), what is the minimum statutory requirement for a contract for the sale of land to be enforceable in Ghana?
A.It must be in writing, signed by the parties, and attested by at least one witness.
B.It must be executed under seal in the presence of two witnesses and registered within 3 months.
C.It must be recorded by a notary public and stamped by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
D.It must be executed on a standard form provided by the Lands Commission.
Explanation: Section 34 of Act 1036 makes a contract for the transfer of an interest in land unenforceable unless it is evidenced in writing and signed by the party against whom it is to be proved (or an authorised agent). In practice the contract is signed by both parties and the signatures are witnessed. This continues the Statute of Frauds writing requirement.
8In a land transaction in Ghana, what does the principle of "caveat emptor" imply regarding the purchaser's pre-contractual duties?
A.The purchaser has a duty to conduct all necessary searches and physical inspections of the property before executing the contract.
B.The vendor is legally responsible for discovering and notifying the purchaser of all patent defects.
C.The purchaser is entitled to rely solely on the verbal assurances of the vendor regarding the property boundaries.
D.The purchaser can rescind the contract automatically if any minor defect is discovered after execution.
Explanation: The principle of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) applies to land sales in Ghana. It dictates that the purchaser must carry out searches at the Lands Commission, perform physical inspections, and check for adverse possessors. The vendor is only liable to disclose latent material defects of title that are not discoverable by reasonable inspection.
9Which division of the Lands Commission in Ghana is responsible for conducting official searches to verify whether a parcel of land falls within a government-acquired or vested area?
A.Public and Vested Land Management Division (PVLMD)
B.Land Registration Division (LRD)
C.Survey and Mapping Division (SMD)
D.Land Valuation Division (LVD)
Explanation: The Public and Vested Land Management Division (PVLMD) manages state-acquired and vested lands. A search at the PVLMD determines whether the subject land is affected by government acquisitions, state reservations, or vesting instruments.
10In Ghanaian conveyancing practice, what is the key distinction between an "open contract" and a "formal contract" for the sale of land?
A.An open contract only states the parties, property, and price, leaving other terms to be implied by law, whereas a formal contract contains detailed express terms.
B.An open contract is verbal and customary, while a formal contract must be written and sealed.
C.An open contract is a public tender, while a formal contract is a private transaction.
D.An open contract does not require spousal consent, while a formal contract does.
Explanation: An open contract is a contract for the sale of land that satisfies the writing requirement by listing the bare minimum terms (parties, property, and price) without adding detailed terms. In such cases, conveyancing law (common law and statute) implies standard terms, such as the period for showing title and the type of conveyance. A formal contract contains detailed express clauses covering all aspects of the transaction.

About the GSL Conveyancing & Drafting Exam

The Conveyancing and Drafting course in the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law is a core practical paper designed to bridge legal theory and practice. The examination evaluates a candidate's ability to draft real property instruments (deeds of assignment, leases, wills, mortgages, powers of attorney) in accordance with Ghanaian statutory law (e.g. Land Act 2020, Wills Act 1971, Power of Attorney Act 1998) and ethical codes (LI 2423), and advise clients on complex property transactions.

Questions

4 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

Tuition GHS 22,415 per Part (General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana / Independent Examinations Committee (IEC))

GSL Conveyancing & Drafting Exam Content Outline

20%

Contracts for the Sale of Land and Pre-Contractual Inquiry

Pre-contractual inquiries, Lands Commission searches, writing requirements under Act 1036, spousal consent under Section 47, open vs formal contracts, deposit vs part-payment, remedies for breach.

20%

Structure and Formal Parts of Deeds of Conveyance

Commencement, recitals, parcels, habendum, reddendum, testimonium, execution, attestation, implied covenants for title, Stamp Duty Act 2005 (Act 689) assessment and deadlines.

20%

Leases, Tenancies, and Landlord-Tenant Relations

Essential elements of a lease, tenant and landlord covenants, Rent Act 1963 (Act 220), rent advance rules, statutory tenancy, determination of leases, relief against forfeiture.

15%

Mortgages and Securities

Creation of mortgages under NRCD 96, rights and remedies of mortgagor/mortgagee, equity of redemption, judicial sale, receiver appointment, mortgage discharge.

15%

Wills, Codicils, and Vesting Assents

Wills Act 1971 (Act 360) formalities, execution and attestation rules, witness disqualification, codicils, revocation of wills, Vesting Assent requirements under Act 63.

10%

Power of Attorney, Land Registration, and Professional Practice Ethics

Power of Attorney Act 1998 (Act 549) formalities, jurats, deed vs title registration under Land Act 2020 (Act 1036), Lands Commission consent, conflict of interest under LI 2423, practicing licenses.

How to Pass the GSL Conveyancing & Drafting Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50%
  • Exam length: 4 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Exam fee: Tuition GHS 22,415 per Part

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GSL Conveyancing & Drafting Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice drafting the formal clauses of a Deed of Assignment and a Lease until you can write them from memory under timed conditions.
2Pay attention to execution and attestation blocks: know the difference between standard attestation, corporate execution under Companies Act 2019, and the jurat for illiterate executors.
3Understand the stamp duty timeline under Act 689 (2 months for local documents) and the consequences of failing to stamp (inadmissibility and registration bar).
4Read the Wills Act 1971 (Act 360) carefully, paying special attention to Section 7 (witness disqualification) and Section 9 (revocation by marriage).
5Memorize the remedies of a mortgagee under NRCD 96, noting that foreclosure and sale MUST go through a court action; private out-of-court power of sale is prohibited.
6Differentiate between the Land Registry Act 1962 (deed registration) and modern Title Registration under Act 1036 (state-guaranteed title certificates).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the GSL Conveyancing and Drafting exam?

The official exam is a 3-hour, essay-based paper administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC). It typically requires candidates to answer 4 out of 5 or 6 complex scenario questions. Questions require drafting entire documents (such as a lease, will, power of attorney, or deed of assignment) based on a set of facts, and advising clients on land dispute remedies.

What is the impact of the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) on this exam?

The Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) consolidated and replaced numerous older laws, including the Land Registry Act 1962 (Act 122), Land Title Registration Act 1986 (Act 152), and the Conveyancing Act 1973 (NRCD 175). Modern exams strictly test Act 1036, including its key reforms: spousal consent (Section 47), prohibition of freeholds on stool lands, customary land secretariats, and modernized title registration procedures.

Are candidates required to memorize legal precedents for drafting?

Yes, candidates are expected to know the standard legal language and layout of conveyancing documents. Examiners grade heavily on the inclusion of formal parts of a deed (such as the commencement, recitals, testatum, consideration and receipt clauses, parcels, habendum, testimonium, and attestation) and correct statutory wording.

How does the spousal consent rule affect land sales on the exam?

Under Section 47 of Act 1036, a spouse cannot unilaterally dispose of or charge joint property without the written consent of the other spouse. On GSL exams, scenario questions frequently test this: if a husband signs a contract or deed to sell marital land without his wife's written signature, the transaction is void and the buyer gets no title.

What is the passing score for the Professional Law Course papers?

The passing score for all papers in the Professional Law Course, including Conveyancing and Drafting, is 50%. A student must pass all subjects to qualify for graduation and to be called to the Ghana Bar.