LAW-GAT exam-day guide
LAW-GAT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / confirmation email
Print or download the confirmation the testing provider sent you. It typically carries your candidate number, test centre or remote-proctoring details, and the arrival time. If you cannot find it, retrieve it from your account or contact the provider before test day - do not arrive without it on the assumption staff can look you up.
Valid photo ID matching your registration name
Use the exact document type and name spelling the provider specified when you registered. A mismatch between your ID name and your registration is one of the most common reasons candidates are turned away. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a signature is required.
Know your test format and section order
Confirm in advance whether the exam is delivered on computer at a centre, remotely proctored, or on paper, and the order and timing of sections. The LAW-GAT is generally a computer-delivered aptitude-style test, but confirm the current format with the provider rather than relying on secondhand accounts.
Permitted items only - check the list
Many aptitude tests supply scratch paper and a pen or an on-screen notepad and forbid bringing your own. Confirm with the provider what you may bring into the room; assume phones, smart watches, notes, and study material are prohibited.
Plan travel and arrival buffer
Aim to arrive well before the reporting time - a common convention is at least 30 minutes early for check-in and ID verification, but confirm the exact reporting time with the provider. For remote tests, test your equipment and connection the day before.
Remote-testing equipment check (if applicable)
If you are testing remotely, confirm the platform, browser, camera, microphone, and connection requirements with the provider, and run any required system check in advance. Have a quiet, well-lit, private room and a charged device with a backup power source.
Know the scoring and question format
Understand that aptitude-style tests are usually scored on correct answers, often with no penalty for wrong answers (confirm with the provider). Know whether questions are multiple-choice, whether you can flag and return to items, and whether there is a timer visible.
Water, snack, and medication arrangements
Confirm with the provider whether food, drink, or medication may be taken into the room, and whether scheduled breaks exist. If you need an access arrangement or extra time, confirm it has been approved in writing before test day.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, lay out your ID and confirmation, and get a normal night's sleep. Cramming new material in the final evening rarely helps on an aptitude test and can increase anxiety.
Backup contact details
Save the provider's candidate-services phone number and email so you can report a problem (illness, transport failure, technical fault) promptly. Confirm with the provider what evidence they require for a reschedule or special-consideration request.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate information: reporting time, address or remote-test link, ID requirements, permitted items, and section timings. Check your confirmation email and account for any last-minute change of venue or time. If you are travelling, confirm transport and accommodation.
Do one or two full-length timed practice sets rather than untimed drills, so you rehearse pacing and stamina. Review errors by category (for example, logic, data interpretation, reading comprehension) and note the question types where you lose the most time. Stop heavy practice at least 24 hours before the test.
Decide your approach to difficult items: whether to guess and move on, how long to spend before flagging, and how to use any on-screen calculator or notepad if permitted. Confirm with the provider which tools the interface offers.
Skim your own error notes and a short formula or strategy sheet. Do not start new topics. Check the weather and travel plan, pack your ID and confirmation, and prepare clothing suitable for a possibly cool or warm test room.
Run the provider's system test, update your browser, charge devices, and clear your desk of prohibited items. Confirm the check-in procedure and what ID you will show on camera.
Eat a normal meal, drink water, and leave with enough buffer to arrive at the reporting time. Bring only permitted items. For remote tests, log in early and complete any identity-verification steps before the start time.
Follow staff or proctor instructions, present your ID, and listen for the rules briefing. Note where the clock, question navigator, flag button, and calculator are before you begin. If something is wrong with your workstation, raise it immediately rather than after the section starts.
Track time against the number of questions remaining. Answer easier items first if the interface allows navigation, flag time-consuming ones, and return to them. Never leave a question blank if there is no penalty for wrong answers - confirm the scoring rule with the provider beforehand.
If scheduled breaks are offered, use them to stand, stretch, and drink water, but return promptly; the clock may or may not stop during breaks. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Note anything that went wrong (technical fault, disturbance, illness) and report it to the provider in writing as soon as possible, keeping any evidence. Confirm with the provider the timeline and process for results and for special-consideration requests.
Rules to check
Identity: bring the exact photo ID the provider requires, with your name matching your registration. Candidates whose ID does not match may be refused entry, and the provider's policy on alternatives should be confirmed in advance.
Prohibited items: phones, smart watches, notes, and study material are normally banned from the testing room. Confirm with the provider where to store personal belongings and what counts as permitted equipment.
Conduct: follow all instructions from invigilators or proctors. Any attempt to communicate with others, access unauthorized material, or use a device during the test can lead to removal and cancellation of your result under the provider's misconduct rules.
Breaks: do not assume unscheduled breaks are allowed. Confirm with the provider whether scheduled breaks exist, whether the timer pauses, and what the procedure is if you need to leave the room.
Scoring: aptitude-style tests are typically scored on the number of correct answers, often without penalty for incorrect answers, but confirm the current scoring rule with the provider before deciding whether to guess.
Results and review: confirm with the provider how and when results are released, whether a score report is issued, and whether any review, appeal, or special-consideration process exists and its deadlines.
Access arrangements: if you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm that approval has been granted in writing before test day; arrangements are rarely granted on the day.
Illness or disruption: if you cannot attend or something goes wrong, contact the provider as soon as possible and confirm what evidence and deadlines apply to rescheduling or special consideration.