Licensed Conveyancer exam-day guide
Licensed Conveyancer · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in the name used on your booking. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID it accepts and whether a copy is permitted; do not assume a digital version will be accepted.
Admission or booking confirmation
Have your booking reference and any confirmation email available, printed or on your phone, so staff can locate your registration quickly.
Exam permit or candidate number
If the provider issues a separate admission document or candidate number, bring it. Confirm with the provider whether it is required or merely useful.
Permitted materials list
Check the current candidate handbook for what reference material, if any, is allowed. Many professional conduct exams are closed-book; confirm with the provider rather than relying on memory or hearsay.
Statutory materials or annotations
If the exam permits annotated statutes or reference texts, confirm the exact permitted editions and annotation rules with the provider. Do not bring unapproved materials.
Acceptable calculator
If a calculator is permitted, confirm the approved type (for example non-programmable) with the provider. Many exams provide an on-screen calculator instead.
Analogue watch or silent timepiece
A simple watch helps you pace sections if the room clock is hard to see. Confirm with the provider whether watches are allowed and whether smartwatches are banned.
Clear water bottle and small snack
Confirm the venue's rules on food and drink; some centres allow only clear, label-free bottles. Plan a snack for a scheduled break rather than during the test.
Transport and venue plan
Confirm the exact venue, room, and arrival time with the provider, and check the route and parking or public transport options the day before.
Layered clothing
Exam halls vary in temperature. Dress in layers that comply with any dress or bag rules the provider sets.
Bag and phone storage plan
Expect phones and bags to be stored away from your desk. Confirm the provider's rules on where devices must be left and whether they must be switched off.
Rest and logistics for the night before
Plan an early night, a proper meal, and a realistic wake-up time. Confirm any accessibility arrangements or extra-time approvals with the provider well in advance.
Plan the day
Re-read the candidate handbook and confirm venue, arrival time, ID requirements, and permitted materials with the provider. Do light consolidation of core topics rather than new material. Practise timing on a few questions to rehearse pacing. Prepare your bag and documents, and check travel arrangements.
Stop intensive study. Review short summary notes and any formula or principle lists. Lay out ID, confirmation, and permitted materials. Confirm the alarm and transport plan. Eat well, avoid alcohol, and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper breakfast, recheck you have your ID and confirmation, and arrive with time to spare. Leave phones and bags as directed. Use the washroom before the test begins. Settle in, read the instructions carefully, and note the time allocated and any section rules.
Read each question fully before answering. Answer the straightforward questions first and flag harder ones to return to. Watch the clock and allocate time per question or section. For scenario questions, identify the parties, the duty or rule engaged, and the practical consequence. If time allows, review flagged questions and check you have answered everything required.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and materials the provider permits. Confirm the exact list with the provider in advance and leave prohibited items, including smart devices, stored as directed.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. If you are unsure whether something is allowed, ask before the test starts rather than risk a misconduct finding.
Confirm the provider's rules on breaks, leaving the room, and access to food, water, or medication. Some exams have no unscheduled breaks, so plan accordingly.
Confirm the scoring and pass rules with the provider, including whether sections are weighted, whether there is negative marking, and how and when results are released.
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm the application deadline and evidence requirements with the provider well before the exam date.
If you feel unwell or face an emergency, notify an invigilator immediately and follow the provider's procedure; do not simply leave without informing staff.
Check the provider's policy on calculators, notes, and annotations before the day, and do not rely on what other candidates say is allowed.
Keep your booking confirmation and any correspondence with the provider in case of a dispute about admission, timing, or results.