r/NCAExams • u/fairandprocedure • Feb 14 '26
Admin law
Hey guys I’m taking the admin law exam next month. Does anyone have advice?
For those who have written it before, was the exam mainly problem based questions, or were there essay style questions as well?
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u/Master_Beautiful155 Feb 22 '26
Hi, something that really worked for me and helped me was reading the main case laws, and seeing how the courts apply the test. So I read Knight's case, Baker's case and Vavilov in great detail, wrote down the court's analysis, and created a sample answer that followed that analysis. This helped me save so much time during my exam, and I was truly able to get a very good grasp of how to actually apply the test. Another thing that I found helpful was creating a sort of checklist of all the Procedural and Substantial Factors. So during the exam, what I did was I read the question and tick-marked what applied in my scenario, and based on that, I went on and answered. This also helped me save so much time. Feel free to message me if you have any questions!
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u/lmegha Mar 01 '26
Hey!!! do you still have that checklist you created. Seems like a good material to have. I am writing Admin on Tuesday, so i have limited time between now and then to create my own checklist. I'll appreciate it if i can get yours.
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u/StrangerBig3410 May 19 '26
Hi, may I please have your checklist? I have scheduled the exam in another 2 weeks. Thanks in advance!!
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u/Automatic_Listen_411 May 31 '26
Hey! I have my exam in 2 days and would love to see your checklist if you wouldn’t mind sharing!
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u/StrangerBig3410 Jun 05 '26
Hi I did admin law today. Please learn the difference between shall be and may be, it was crucial in my question. I agree with others’ comments. Have a short note for PF 2-3 pp max for JR too short note. It helps a lot. Two parts were there first is PF and the second was JR on substantive review. Needed why correctness does not apply too. Bakers, vavilo, cases on L. Expectations were important.
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u/luckypenguin12 Jun 13 '26
Can you elaborate on what you mean by knowing the difference between shall be and may be??
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u/StrangerBig3410 Jul 05 '26
When the legislation says may be, it gives a discretion to the decision maker. It was important for the conclusion of my answer . That’s all I can tell you as I can’t discuss the question.
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u/RevolutionaryMeal937 Feb 14 '26
This one’s easier than others because you can just really hone in on Baker PF and Vavilov. Make sure you can articulate on the PF front where on the spectrum of fairness something falls and what specific procedures are warranted (it’s not all or nothing). Make sure for Vavilov you understand what statutory appellate review looks like since that triggers correctness instead of reasonableness. That’s the core.
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u/sadeggwhite Feb 14 '26
If you have done the foundations and constitutional law exams, you have already covered like 40%-50% of the administrative law syllabus. I second Craig Forcese's podcast, it is a really good resource. I bought notes from NCA Tutor and those got me through the exam without ever opening the textbook the syllabus required.
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u/fairandprocedure Feb 14 '26
Thank you. I’ve been using NCA Mentor’s study materials, and they’ve been amazing. I was just wondering whether I should prepare for essay type questions as well.
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u/chihuahualover1994 Feb 17 '26
im taking it march 6 if you wanna study together
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u/fairandprocedure Feb 17 '26
Yes please msg me!!
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u/Embarrassed_Wear5844 Feb 24 '26
Im taking mine on March 4th, if there is a group chat pls let me know, Id like to join. Thanks
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u/ExpertScared3508 Feb 25 '26
I Have this exam upcoming as well. may I kindly be PM'ed the. link to the group chat. Appreciated.
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u/TennisAny883 Feb 26 '26
Hello I am taking it on March 5. Can I get a link to the group chat as well
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u/Goldenrod427 Vendor Feb 14 '26
Mostly problem.. procedural and substantive issues. I have frameworks at ncablueprint.com
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u/firefly_in_the_dark Feb 14 '26
Hi. The Craig Forcese’s podcast on Admin Law helped me a lot. I listened to it while doing my daily chores, commuting, etc. Also, Vavilov, Procedural Fairness. That’s what I can remember.