Bocconi Law Test exam-day guide
Bocconi Law Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the identity document the admission notice names (typically passport or national ID card). The exact accepted documents and whether a photocopy is permitted must be confirmed with the provider; do not assume a driving licence or student card is accepted.
Admission confirmation / registration printout
Print or save the confirmation showing your candidate number, test date, time and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy suffices.
Exact venue and room, checked the day before
Verify the building, entrance and room on the provider's official communication, not on a map app alone. Campuses often have multiple gates; arriving at the wrong one costs time.
Permitted stationery
The test is answered on a separate answer sheet, so bring a couple of black or blue pens and a pencil plus eraser if the instructions allow them. Confirm with the provider which writing instruments and any sharpener are allowed; some sessions provide materials and forbid personal ones.
No electronic devices in the exam room
Phones, smartwatches, earphones and any wearable must be switched off and left where the invigilators direct. Assume possession in the room, even switched off, may be treated as misconduct; confirm the exact storage rule with the provider.
A plain analogue watch (only if permitted)
Timing matters because sections are tightly paced. Confirm with the provider whether a non-smart wristwatch is allowed; if not, rely on the clock the room provides and plan your pacing around it.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Hydration and a small snack for the break or after the session help concentration. Confirm whether drinks are allowed at the desk; if not, drink before entering.
Travel plan with a buffer
Aim to reach the area well before the reporting time, allowing for public transport delays and security checks. Late arrival may mean exclusion; the cut-off time must be confirmed with the provider.
Know your candidate number and login details
Memorise or note your candidate ID and any portal credentials needed for registration on site. Keep them separate from anything you carry into the room if notes are prohibited.
Read the official instructions on scoring and penalties
Check the provider's current rules on whether unanswered questions score zero, whether wrong answers are penalised, and how sections are weighted. These details affect guessing strategy and must be confirmed from the official source, not from forums.
Rest and normal routine the night before
Sleep is worth more than one extra practice set. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material and avoid stimulants you are not used to.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Re-read your own error log and formula/concept summaries, and do one timed section under realistic conditions to recalibrate pacing. Reconfirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements and permitted items on the provider's official page, and resolve every open question by contacting the provider.
Do a light mixed practice set, then review only the mistakes. Prepare clothes, documents and stationery in one bag so nothing depends on the morning. Check the weather and the transport route, including a backup route.
No full mock tests. Skim summaries for 60-90 minutes maximum, then stop. Charge nothing you will not need; pack the bag with ID, confirmation and permitted stationery. Set two alarms, eat a normal dinner, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast you are used to. Leave with the buffer you planned; do not study new material in transit, only glance at a one-page summary. Arrive early, locate the room and restrooms, switch off and stow your phone as instructed, and follow registration procedures.
Read the instructions on the cover and note the section timings. Work at a steady pace: if a question resists, mark it, move on, and return only if time allows. Transfer answers to the answer sheet as you go or in disciplined blocks, checking numbering. Leave a few minutes at the end of each section to verify that no answers are misaligned or left blank contrary to your strategy.
Do not compare answers intensively with others; it changes nothing and adds stress. Note anything about the procedure you want to confirm with the provider, such as result dates and how scores are communicated.
Rules to check
Bring the identification document specified by the provider and keep it on the desk if instructed. If your ID is lost or expired, contact the provider before the test; do not assume an alternative document will be accepted.
Arrive by the reporting time stated in your admission notice. The provider sets a cut-off after which candidates are refused entry; confirm that cut-off in advance rather than estimating it.
Electronic devices must be switched off and stored as directed. Any use or possession in the exam room contrary to the instructions may be treated as misconduct; confirm the exact policy with the provider.
Follow invigilator instructions on talking, moving, and leaving the room. Breaks are typically not permitted during a timed section, so use the restroom before the session starts; confirm the break policy with the provider.
Do not bring unauthorised notes, books or aids into the room. Materials permitted at the desk vary by session; check the official list rather than relying on what other candidates say.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalised and how sections are weighted, are set by the provider and can change between sessions. Read the current official instructions before deciding how to handle uncertain questions.
If you believe there was a disturbance or a procedural error during the test, report it to the invigilators immediately and follow the provider's published complaints procedure afterwards.
Results, score reporting and any appeal deadlines are governed by the provider's regulations. Confirm dates and procedures on the official site; do not rely on unofficial estimates.