KSL ATP Criminal Litigation exam-day guide
KSL ATP Criminal Litigation · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket or candidate number
Download or print the admission document exactly as instructed. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required and whether a digital copy is acceptable. needs_review.
Photo ID
Bring the ID form specified by the provider, such as a passport or driving licence, and check that the name matches your registration. Confirm accepted ID types and expiry rules with the provider. needs_review.
Pens, pencils, eraser and sharpener
Bring spares of everything you normally use. Confirm whether written answers must be in pen and whether pencil is allowed only for multiple-choice answer sheets.
Permitted statutory materials
Confirm whether any statutes, rules, case lists or annotated materials are allowed in the exam room and which editions are permitted. Do not bring unauthorised materials. needs_review.
Non-smart wristwatch
Bring a simple watch if you rely on one for timing. Smartwatches and watches with communication or storage features are normally prohibited; confirm the venue policy. needs_review.
Clear water bottle
Bring a clear, label-free bottle if you want water at your desk. Confirm the venue's policy on drinks and whether bottles must be stored under the desk.
Travel plan and venue details
Confirm the exact venue, room, arrival time and entry requirements. Plan a primary and backup route, and allow extra time for security checks.
Provider contact number
Save the exam office or candidate support number in case of travel delays, lost documents or urgent queries on the day.
Your own one-page summary
Prepare a condensed revision sheet for your own use before entering the exam room. Keep it in your bag unless the provider confirms that notes are permitted at the desk.
Calculator
Bring a basic calculator only if the provider confirms it is permitted for this paper. Criminal litigation exams often do not require one, so verify rather than assume. needs_review.
Plan the day
Confirm all logistics: venue, start time, ID requirements, permitted materials and any access arrangements. Download or print the admission ticket. Check the exam format and syllabus weighting, then do one or two timed practice tasks. Stop revising new topics late in this period and protect your sleep.
Pack your bag with ID, admission ticket, pens, pencils, watch, water and any confirmed permitted materials. Recheck the journey and set two alarms. Do a light review of your own summary sheet and weak areas only. Avoid cramming new material, and confirm whether the exam is open-book or closed-book with the provider if you are unsure.
Eat a normal meal and arrive early. Keep your phone and smartwatch switched off and stored as directed. Have ID and admission documents ready for inspection. Use the restroom before entering the room, then settle at your desk and read the front-sheet instructions carefully.
Read all instructions before starting. Note the start and finish times and allocate time by question weight. Answer every required question unless the instructions say otherwise. Flag uncertain items and return to them, keeping a few minutes at the end to check that no answer is missing and that your details are correct.
Rules to check
Bring the ID and admission documents specified by the provider. If you do not have them, entry may be refused; confirm the exact policy with the provider before exam day.
Switch off phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices and store them as directed. Do not keep them on your desk or use them during the exam unless the provider has expressly permitted a device.
Do not talk, pass materials or attempt to communicate with other candidates during the test. Raise your hand and wait for the invigilator if you need assistance.
Use only permitted materials at your desk. Bags, notes and unauthorised items should be placed where the invigilator directs. Confirm whether any statute book or annotated material is allowed. needs_review.
Take breaks only as permitted by the invigilator. Confirm with the provider whether you may leave the room during the exam and whether the clock stops. needs_review.
Confirm the scoring rules with the provider, including whether negative marking applies and whether every question must be attempted. If you are unsure, answer all questions unless the rubric says otherwise.
Extra time or other adjustments are normally available only if approved in advance. Confirm your arrangements with the provider and do not assume they will be granted on the day. needs_review.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Misconduct or failure to comply with exam-room rules can lead to disqualification or other penalties under the provider's regulations.