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NCA sample exams and the NCA’s exam-writing guides

The National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) publishes NCA sample exams for every subject, as PDFs next to each exam outline. It also runs a practice exam for trying out the online platform and has two guides on writing answers. Real exam papers stay confidential, and every candidate agrees not to share them.

  • 14Sample exams, one for each subject
  • 2NCA guides on writing exam answers
  • Any timeWhen the platform practice exam is open
Open the NCA’s sample exams

Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Where are the NCA sample exams?

They’re on the NCA’s Exam outlines and samples page. Next to each subject’s outline is a “Sample Exam” link to a PDF with examples of the questions the NCA asks. The NCA says the best way to build the skill is to write as many answers to sample questions as you can.

NCA syllabus versions for each subject →

The practice exam on the online platform

Separate from the subject samples, the NCA offers a practice exam on its online exam platform. It’s for trying out how the platform works, not for testing your law: the questions are examples only and won’t appear in a real NCA exam. It’s open at any time.

How should you use NCA sample exams?

The NCA’s guide How to Answer Fact-based Law Exam Questions gives this advice:

  • Read the question before the facts, and note the role you’re given, such as advocate, judge or adviser.
  • Spot the legal issues in the facts, separating material facts from the rest.
  • State the rules of law that apply, then spend most of your time applying them to the facts. The guide says that analysis decides the bulk of your mark.
  • Plan your time, and move on when the time for a question runs out.
  • If you run short of time, write your answers as clear notes that cover the main points.
NCA: How to Answer Fact-based Law Exam Questions (PDF) ↗NCA: Tips for Writing NCA Torts Exam (PDF) ↗

Past exam papers and model answers

For past papers, the NCA points you to past Canadian law school exams, which some law school libraries keep, because NCA exams are similar to the exams in Canadian law schools.

Real NCA exams are confidential. Before writing online, every candidate signs a candidate agreement that forbids sharing, reproducing or publishing any exam content, including topics, fact patterns, cases and answers. If you fail, you can review your own exam and the examiner’s memo, but you agree not to copy, download or share them.

NCA courses and tutors →NCA: Candidate agreement ↗
Sources: NCA and 4 more. Checked October 2026.

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