This blog is intended to be a guideline in preparing for the oral conveyancing exam. It should in no way be regarded as an all-inclusive method for effectively preparing for your oral exam. We strongly suggest you use this blog in association with resources like the Gawie Le Roux Institute of Law notes.
Oral exam preparation tips
- Don’t feel intimidated if there is more than one person on your panel. It will count in your favour if you have multiple examiners.
- If you struggle to formulate your answer verbally, ask the examiners for a piece of blank paper and a pen. The examiners won’t mind if you take a moment to collect your thoughts before answering.
- Don’t be afraid to clarify a question posed if it is ambiguous or has more than one interpretation.
- Your focus should be on short questions and principles, in other words how you would have prepared for your theory paper.
- Familiarise yourself with the Deeds Office if possible. Even if you don’t get a question about the Deeds Office, it is a good confidence-builder to do a walk-through if you have a contact who can help you gain access.
- Study all the theory in your notes.
- Take your time and don’t feel pressurised.
- Most importantly, go through your paper again. Ensure that you know exactly where you went wrong the first time. The examiners may ask you questions you answered incorrectly during the written exam.
Learn more
We recently hosted an information session for those preparing for their oral exam. To view the full session for an overview of how questions might be asked during an oral exam, watch this video:
Exam preparation courses
The Gawie le Roux Institute of Law offers a conveyancing exam preparation course and workshop for attorneys who want to write the Legal Practice Council's conveyancing examination:
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Last updated on 6 July 2022.