LSB Conveyancing & Notarial Practice exam-day guide
LSB Conveyancing & Notarial Practice · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the exact ID form the provider requires (typically a current passport or government photo ID). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a second form is needed; mark as needs_review until verified.
Admission or confirmation document
Carry your booking confirmation, candidate number, and any admission ticket the provider issues. Check the name matches your ID exactly and contact the provider now if it does not.
Exam venue and timing details
Print or save offline the venue address, room, arrival time, and reporting instructions. Confirm with the provider whether late arrival is permitted and what happens if you miss the reporting window.
Permitted stationery
Bring only what the provider allows, usually black or blue pens and a pencil. Check the permitted-items list with the provider, since some centres supply everything and prohibit personal stationery.
Approved calculator and reference materials
If the exam permits a calculator or any statute/reference extract, bring only the approved model or copy. Confirm with the provider the exact permitted list, because rules differ between jurisdictions and sessions.
Clear bag or pouch
Use a transparent bag for essentials if the provider requires it, and keep phones, smartwatches, and notes out of the exam room. Confirm the provider's policy on personal belongings and storage.
Water and a light snack
Bring water in a clear container and a snack for the break if breaks are scheduled. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the desk.
Comfort and timing aids
Bring layers in case the room is cold, and a plain analogue watch if clocks are not visible. Confirm whether watches are permitted, as some centres ban all wrist devices.
Rest and travel plan
Plan your route, allow buffer time for delays, and check local transport disruptions the day before. Arrive early rather than risk being refused entry.
Review your weak topics only
In the last days, revise concise summaries of conveyancing procedure, notarial practice, and ethics rather than learning new material. Use your own notes and the syllabus; do not rely on unverified sources.
Provider instructions re-read
Read the current candidate handbook and any email updates from the provider, as rules on ID, conduct, and permitted items can change. Treat the provider's latest instructions as authoritative.
Emergency contact and backup plan
Save the provider's contact details and know the procedure if you are ill or delayed. Confirm with the provider the policy on illness, deferral, and special arrangements before exam day.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements, and permitted items with the provider. Re-read the candidate handbook and any recent updates, and resolve any discrepancy in your booking details immediately.
Finish revision with concise summaries of core areas: conveyancing steps, title and search issues, completion and post-completion formalities, notarial duties, and professional conduct. Stop learning new material and focus on recall.
Do one timed practice set under exam conditions if available, then review errors. Use only your own materials and the syllabus; avoid unverified commercial question banks.
Pack your bag: ID, confirmation, stationery, approved calculator or references, clear pouch, water, and snack. Lay out clothing and check the weather and travel route.
Confirm transport times and any planned engineering works, set two alarms, and tell someone your schedule. Aim for a full night's sleep rather than late-night cramming.
Do a light review of mnemonics and checklists only, then stop studying early. Prepare a simple meal and avoid alcohol.
Eat a proper breakfast, hydrate, and arrive at the venue with buffer time. Leave phones and smart devices stored as the provider directs before entering the exam room.
At the desk, read the front-page instructions carefully, check the paper structure and mark allocation, and note the time available. Ask an invigilator about anything unclear before the clock starts.
Skim the whole paper first, then answer in your strongest areas to secure marks. Allocate time per question according to marks and keep to it.
For scenario questions, identify the parties, the transaction stage, and the applicable duty or formality before writing. Use precise legal terminology and short structured answers.
Leave time to check names, dates, and figures, and to ensure every question has an attempt. If a break is scheduled, use it to reset and return promptly.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification the provider requires; entry may be refused without it. Confirm the accepted ID forms with the provider in advance.
Follow all invigilator instructions and the provider's conduct rules. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not bring unauthorised notes, phones, or smart devices into the room.
Only use permitted materials. If you are unsure whether a calculator, statute extract, or watch is allowed, confirm with the provider before the exam rather than risk a misconduct finding.
Breaks are governed by the provider's rules. Confirm whether supervised breaks are available and whether you may leave the room; do not assume you can take unscheduled breaks.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider. Confirm the marking scheme, any negative marking, and the pass standard with the provider rather than relying on assumptions.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a disruption occurs, raise it with an invigilator at the time and follow the provider's procedure for reporting it afterwards.
Illness or lateness should be reported to the provider as soon as possible. Confirm the provider's policy on deferral, special consideration, and refunds before exam day.
Maintain professional conduct throughout. Any suspected misconduct may be investigated under the provider's disciplinary process, so seek clarification from an invigilator whenever in doubt.