KSL ATP Civil Litigation exam-day guide
KSL ATP Civil Litigation · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / confirmation email
Print or save a copy of your booking confirmation. The exact document the provider requires at check-in should be confirmed with the provider.
Valid photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you used to register. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted.
Permitted reference materials
If the exam is open-book, bring only the materials the provider allows (e.g., statute extracts, permitted annotations). Confirm the permitted list and any annotation rules with the provider.
Silent, non-programmable watch
A basic analogue or simple digital watch helps you pace. Confirm whether any watch is permitted in the room.
Clear water bottle and small snack
Only if the venue permits; check the provider's rules on food and drink at the desk.
Spare pens/pencils and highlighter
Bring more than you need. Confirm whether the exam is handwritten or computer-based and whether stationery is supplied.
Travel plan and arrival time
Know the venue, route, and parking/transport options. Aim to arrive with buffer time; confirm the reporting time with the provider.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, charge your phone, and lay out ID and ticket the night before so the morning is calm.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smart devices, and notes are usually banned from the exam room. Confirm the provider's list of prohibited items.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Re-read your own condensed notes on civil procedure, evidence, and drafting. Do one timed practice set under exam conditions and review your errors.
Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements, and permitted materials with the provider. Check travel and accommodation.
Protect sleep. Avoid all-nighters; consolidate rather than cram.
Light review only: key checklists, limitation periods, and procedural sequences. Pack your bag with ID, ticket, pens, and permitted materials.
Eat a normal meal, set alarms, and get a full night's sleep. Avoid discussing the exam with anxious peers late at night.
Eat a proper breakfast, re-check your bag against the checklist, and leave with buffer time for delays.
Arrive early, complete check-in, and settle at your desk. Do not attempt last-minute cramming in the waiting area.
Read the instructions and time allocation first. Skim all questions, then answer in your strongest order, watching the clock.
For each question, identify the issue, state the rule, apply it to the facts, and conclude. Keep answers structured and cite the relevant procedure or authority.
Leave time to check that every question is attempted and that your candidate details are correct before handing in.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID and admission documents the provider specifies; if you are unsure what is accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Arrive by the reporting time. Late-entry and extra-time policies vary, so confirm the provider's rules in advance.
Keep phones, smart watches, and unauthorised notes out of the exam room. Confirm where to store them with the provider.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on breaks, leaving the room, and talking. Raise your hand rather than leaving your seat unannounced.
If the exam is open-book, use only permitted materials and respect any annotation restrictions. Confirm the permitted list with the provider.
Answer in the format the paper requires (issue, rule, application, conclusion) and manage your time so every question is attempted.
If you feel unwell or face an emergency, tell an invigilator immediately and follow their instructions; confirm the provider's policy on illness and special consideration afterwards.