Ghana School of Law PLC: Law of Torts (GLC) exam-day guide
Ghana School of Law PLC: Law of Torts (GLC) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission letter and student ID
Print a copy of your admission letter (or download it offline) and bring your Ghana School of Law student ID. Confirm with the provider whether any other photo ID is required.
Writing instruments
Bring at least two blue or black ballpoint pens and a spare. Pencil and eraser are useful for planning answers; confirm with the provider whether pencil is allowed for any part of the paper.
Clear pencil case or pouch
Use a transparent pouch so invigilators can check contents quickly. Confirm with the provider whether any pencil case is permitted.
Non-programmable wristwatch
A simple analogue or digital watch helps you pace the three-hour paper. Confirm with the provider whether watches are allowed and whether smartwatches are prohibited.
Water in a clear bottle
Bring a transparent bottle with the label removed. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed at your desk.
Light snack for after the paper
Keep it in your bag outside the hall. Confirm with the provider whether bags can be stored securely at the venue.
Printed summary sheet of key torts
One or two pages of case names, elements, and defences for last-minute review before entering the hall. Leave it in your bag during the exam; confirm with the provider whether notes may be brought into the building.
Directions and venue plan
Check the exam venue and reporting time on your admission letter. Plan your route and arrive early; confirm with the provider whether late entry is permitted.
Exam regulations copy
Read the current GLC examination regulations on the School's official notice board or portal. Confirm with the provider which version applies to your sitting.
Personal medication and essentials
Bring any prescribed medication in its original packaging and inform the invigilator if needed. Confirm with the provider whether prior approval is required.
No electronic devices
Leave phones, smartwatches, and earbuds at home or switched off in your bag. Confirm with the provider the exact policy on possession and storage.
Review the syllabus and past feedback
Use the official Law of Torts syllabus and any feedback from previous sittings to focus your final revision. Do not rely on unofficial summaries.
Plan the day
Finalise your one-page case and statute sheet: negligence (duty, breach, causation, remoteness, defences), occupiers' liability, nuisance, strict liability, trespass, defamation, and vicarious liability. Test yourself by writing full answers to at least two problem questions under timed conditions. Check the GLC portal for any last-minute venue or time changes.
Review the Ghanaian statutes and cases most likely to be examined, including the Civil Liability Act, 1963 (Act 176) and leading tort decisions. Practise issue-spotting on past-style fact patterns. Confirm travel arrangements and pack your bag with the checklist items.
Do a light review only: skim your summary sheet and the elements of each tort. Prepare your admission letter, ID, pens, watch, water, and clothing. Set two alarms, eat a proper meal, and aim for at least seven hours of sleep. Avoid learning new material.
Eat breakfast and arrive at the venue at least 45–60 minutes before the reporting time. Locate your seat and the washrooms. Keep your summary sheet in your bag; do not bring notes to your desk. Switch off your phone before entering the hall.
Read the instructions and all questions carefully. Allocate roughly 1.5 minutes per mark and keep 10 minutes for review. Answer the required number of questions, using IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) for problem questions and clear headings for essays. Cite cases and statutes accurately but briefly. If time runs short, write outline points for remaining answers rather than leaving blanks.
Rules to check
Bring your admission letter and student ID to the hall; place them on your desk for inspection. Confirm with the provider what alternative ID is accepted if you have lost your student ID.
Electronic devices, including phones, smartwatches, and earbuds, must be switched off and stored away from your desk. Possession of unauthorised materials may lead to disqualification; confirm the exact sanctions with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the examination has begun. Raise your hand if you need an invigilator; do not leave your seat without permission.
Write only in the answer booklet provided and number your answers clearly. Do not write on the question paper unless instructed; confirm with the provider whether rough work is allowed on the question paper.
If you need to leave the hall for personal reasons, an invigilator will accompany you. Time lost will not normally be added; confirm with the provider whether any allowance is made.
Marks are awarded for accurate legal principles, application to the facts, and clear structure. Answer the question asked, not the one you prepared; irrelevant material earns no credit.
Stop writing immediately when the invigilator announces the end of the examination. Remain seated until scripts are collected and you are dismissed.
Any suspected irregularity will be reported under the GLC examination regulations. Confirm with the provider the procedure and your right to respond.