Which NCA exams should I take together? In which order should I write them?

 I get asked this question quite frequently, so I thought it's about time to write a post on it.

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   It's essential to consider that not all exams are offered in every exam session. To avoid long waiting periods, plan your exams carefully. Core subjects should be available in every sitting.

2. Now, the question is, how many exams should you attempt on your first try? Some prefer to start slow with just one exam, testing the waters. If that's you, I recommend choosing Constitutional Law as your first exam. It provides a solid foundation for other subjects. However, if you can manage it, I suggest attempting as many exams as possible in one go. The number of exams you take will depend on your personal circumstances. Some can handle five, while others may only have time for one.

3. As for the core subjects, Foundations of Canadian Law overlaps with Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and a bit of Criminal Law.

The Foundations exam tends to be tricky and unpredictable. Because of this, I recommend taking Foundations along with Administrative Law and Constitutional Law in the same sitting. If handling three exams seems overwhelming, consider leaving Foundations for another session. Why? Because by then, you'll have a good grasp of the other two topics, making it easier to answer the Foundations exam. Trying to superficially learn the entire Administrative Law based on just two cases from the Foundations syllabus and then writing a coherent exam worth 40-50% of your Foundations grade can be quite challenging.

Criminal Law, on the other hand, can be taken at any time.

Professional Responsibility is generally considered one of the lighter exams, requiring less preparation time compared to other core subjects.

These are my two cents, but keep in mind that others may have different opinions on the matter.