Examination Results

Examination Results for the Winter 2026 September Examinations will be released 20 October 2026.

For more information about results please see our FAQ page here. 

Examination Information and Resources for the Semester

Important Dates & Deadlines

Stay on top of key dates for the March 2027 (Summer) examinations. You can view the full calendar of important dates and application deadlines here (PDF, 216.6 KB).

Upcoming Deadlines: 

• 27 November 2026 - Final day for withdrawal from subjects with refund or changes to subject selection
• 27 November 2026 - Final day to submit a Online by Exception Application
• 15 January 2027 - Final day for changes to examination venue or examination mode 
• 22 January 2027 - Final day for Applications for Special Exam Arrangements to be lodged

Examination Rules

It is essential that all candidates read and understand the Examination Rules before sitting their exams. These rules outline the standards of conduct expected during examinations and form part of the conditions for participation in the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law program.

Examination Timetable

Examinations will be held Thursday 4 March – Thursday 11 March 2027 .  Check the Examination Timetable for the date and time of your exams. 

Note:  The timetable for March 2027 is currently being finalised and will be published prior to the commencement of the enrolment period.

Examination Centres

All candidates are required to sit their exams in person at an LPAB examination centre. You can view a list of exam centres with location information here.

Country University Centres (CUC) are available to students whose registered address is closest to the centre they wish to attend. Before submitting your request, make sure your address in STEMS is up to date.

The final day to make any changes to your examination venue is 15 January 2027.

If extenuating circumstances arise after the deadline of 15 January 2027, you may submit a request for consideration. To do so, email lpabexams@justice.nsw.gov.au with a clear explanation of the circumstances and any supporting documentation (if available). Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, subject to venue availability and may incur a late fee.

If approved, to request a change in your exam venue, log in to your STEMS account, go to your Home Page, click Miscellaneous, and choose Examination Venue Change from the drop-down menu and follow the prompts.

Examination Format (Open or Closed)

At the beginning of each term, LPAB examiners determine whether the examination is open or closed book.  The examination format (open or closed book) for March 2027 exams is coming soon!  

Further details about the exam format including numbers of questions and details of permitted materials will be published on the exam cover pages.

Examination Mode 

You can find detailed information on each mode here.

Modes 1 & 2:

Candidates at LPAB examination centres will be able to choose to handwrite their exam or type their exam on their own device. 

You can find detailed information on each mode here. 

The final day to make any changes to your examination mode is 15 January 2027. 

If extenuating circumstances arose after the deadline of 15 January 2027, you may submit a request for consideration. To do so, email lpabexams@justice.nsw.gov.au with a clear explanation of the circumstances and any supporting documentation (if available). Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, subject to administrative capabilities and may incur a late fee.

If prior to the deadline, to request a change in your exam mode, log in to your STEMS account, go to your Home Page, click Miscellaneous, and choose Examination Venue Change from the drop-down menu and follow the prompts.

Mode 3: 

Online exams in the LPAB's Diploma in Law Course are only available in exceptional circumstances and application should be made immediately after enrolment. Please refer to the Online Examinations by Exception Policy for more information. The deadline to submit an Online by Exception Application is 27 November 2026. 

If extenuating circumstances arose after the deadline of 27 November 2026, you may submit a request for consideration. To do so, email lpabexams@justice.nsw.gov.au with a clear explanation of the circumstances and any supporting documentation (if available). Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, subject to administrative capabilities and may incur a late fee.

Requests to sit the examination online after this deadline will only be considered under exceptional circumstances that could not have been anticipated at the time of enrolment.