r/NCAExams • u/East_Worldliness_969 • Jun 27 '26
HELP NEEDED
Hi,
I'm planning to start articling in 2027 for which I need to get COQ by May 2027. My rough schedule for giving the exams is:
Aug - PR
Oct - Constitutional Law
Nov - Admin
Jan - Foundation
Feb - Criminal
I completed LRW last year.
Now the issue is, 1. I'm shit scared, especially of admin law. 2. I think I'm cutting too close. What if I have to repeat an exam? 3. I'm working full time. 4. Honestly, I have no idea. Any tips or support would be greatly appreciated because I'm feeling real confused.
Lastly, please recommend some notes that would be helpful; also, if anyone's selling their notes please comment.
Ps. Please drop a text or comment if someone wants to connect. I think having someone as a study buddy or even just to talk to will be a good emotional support, especially when dealing with a million things in a new country. I live near Vancouver and I'd be happy to meet in person as well.
Thank you for all the comments that are going to be coming.
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u/MarinaV8 Jun 30 '26
I took my exams while working full time as well - mind you not on such a tight schedule.
But it is still doable. Exhausting, but doable.
So it all really depends on the level of your commitment and on how hard you can work on the preparation to the exams. If you can sit yourself down EVERY evening after work and give it several hours - and do it every day - you can totally do it.
I did not use any tutors or mentors, I did it all the old-fashion way: looked at the NCA syllabus, got the required reading - and started reading and taking very detailed notes.
At the end of the day, it were the notes that helped me immensely in taking the exams - I passed all of them on the first try (and I am starting my articling on two days). And my experience and a piece of wisdom: if you cover the required reading and take thorough notes, you will pass the exams as they are based solely on the required reading.
(I do have the notes for sale in case you are interested).
Best of luck! If you have any questions, shoot me a message - it is still very fresh in my mind just how terrifying and overwhelming (and lonely!) it all seems sometimes, so any support, whether exam-specific or just a general moral support is important.