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About NCA Canadian Administrative Law

NCA Canadian Administrative Law · CA

Key exam facts

Provider
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), a standing committee of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
Format
Online, open-book, fact-based constructed-response/problem-type written examination. This four-option practice bank is not an exact simulation of the official assessment.
Time limit
3 hours (standard maximum; accommodations may differ).
Passing score
50%; results are reported pass/fail.
Exam fee
CAD 500 per examination plus applicable taxes; announced February 7, 2025 for examinations from April 2025.

Topics covered

  • Setting the Stage

  • Procedural Fairness Materials

    • Sources of Procedural Obligations
    • Procedural Obligation Triggers (Knight “Three-Prong” Trigger and the Concept of “Legitimate Expectation”)
    • Procedural Obligation Triggers (Legislative Decisions & Emergencies)
    • Procedural Obligation Triggers (Charter & Bill of Rights)
    • Procedural Obligation Triggers (Constitutional Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples)
    • Content of Procedural Obligations (Right to be Heard)
    • Content of Procedural Obligations (Unbiased and Independent Decision-maker)
    • Content of Procedural Obligations (Issues arising from institutional decision-making)

  • Substantive Review Materials

    • Backdrop to the Standard of Review Analysis
    • The Vavilov Tests for Standard of Review Selection and Application

  • Challenging Administrative Decisions

    • Venue and Basic Procedure for Judicial Review
    • Remedies

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Online, open-book, fact-based constructed-response/problem-type written examination. This four-option practice bank is not an exact simulation of the official assessment.

How long is the exam?

3 hours (standard maximum; accommodations may differ).

What is the passing score?

50%; results are reported pass/fail.

How much does the exam cost?

CAD 500 per examination plus applicable taxes; announced February 7, 2025 for examinations from April 2025.

Official sources and references

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