NCA Exam Prep Courses Online
Prepare for your National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams with focused, on-demand NCA exam prep courses taught by a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice. Learn how to understand the law, write a strong exam answer and pass. Study 24/7 on any computer, tablet or phone.
- CAD $125 per coursePay only for the subjects you are assigned
- 2 to 3 hoursFocused exam preparation, no filler
- 100% onlineVideo on demand, available 24/7 on any device
- Free notes and exam tipsIncluded with every course
- Access until your examOpen until the last day of your NCA exam session
Why prepare for the NCA exams with CPD House
CPD House has offered NCA exam preparation since 2015. Every course is presented by The Hon. Justice Rick Libman of the Ontario Court of Justice, who has taught NCA accredited courses for over 15 years.
- Exam-focused, not a textbook. Each course concentrates on what the NCA exam tests and how to answer it.
- Learn how to write the answer. NCA exams use fact-based questions. The course shows you how to spot the issues, apply the law and structure your answer under time pressure.
- Study on your schedule. Watch on demand, pause, and replay as often as you need, from anywhere in the world.
- Notes and exam tips at no extra cost. Keep them beside you when you write, since NCA exams allow hard-copy materials.
- One clear price. CAD $125 per course, with access until the last day of the NCA exam session you register for.
Your instructor: The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
BA (York), LL.B (Windsor), LL.M (Osgoode), Ph.D. (Osgoode). Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice since 1996.
- Designated a certified specialist in criminal law by the Law Society of Ontario
- Former Assistant Crown Attorney and Crown Counsel, appearing in Ontario courts and the Supreme Court of Canada
- Adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, teaching criminal law and regulatory offences
- Author of Canadian texts on regulatory offences, provincial offences and criminal trial procedure
- Over 15 years teaching NCA accredited courses
NCA exam prep courses
Choose the subjects on your NCA assessment. Each course is CAD $125, runs 2 to 3 hours, and includes free notes and exam tips.
Canadian Criminal Law
Elements of offences, defences, and the criminal process, with guidance on answering fact-based criminal law questions.
Canadian Professional Responsibility
Ethics and professional conduct for Canadian lawyers, and how to reason through professional responsibility scenarios on the exam.
Canadian Administrative Law
Judicial review, procedural fairness and standard of review, with a clear method for administrative law exam questions.
Canadian Constitutional Law
Division of powers and the Charter, and how to structure a constitutional law answer the way examiners expect.
Foundations of Canadian Law
The sources, structure and institutions of the Canadian legal system, and how to answer Foundations questions with confidence.
Evidence
Admissibility, relevance and the key rules of evidence, applied to exam-style fact patterns.
Torts
Negligence, intentional torts and defences, with a practical approach to writing a complete torts answer.
How to register for NCA exam prep
- Check your NCA assessment. Confirm which subjects the NCA has assigned to you and your exam session.
- Choose your course. Click Register on the course above. The registration form opens directly.
- Complete the registration form. Enter your details and your NCA exam date. If you already have a CPD House account, log in first.
- Pay CAD $125 securely online. You receive a registration confirmation by email right away.
- Get approved and start studying. We review each registration within 24 to 48 business hours. Once it is approved, we email you and your course page opens. Log in to cpdhouse.ca and open your course from the NCA Course Access page to watch the videos and download your notes and exam tips.
Registering for more than one subject? Complete one registration for each course.
The NCA exams at a glance
| Who writes them | Law graduates and lawyers educated outside an approved Canadian common law program, as assigned by the NCA after assessment |
|---|---|
| Mandatory subjects for all candidates | Canadian Administrative Law, Canadian Constitutional Law, Canadian Criminal Law, Canadian Professional Responsibility, and Foundations of Canadian Law |
| Format | 3 hours, fact-based questions, answers typed, written online with remote proctoring |
| Materials | Open book, hard-copy materials only |
| Result | Pass or fail |
| Sessions | Several sessions a year. Not every subject is offered in every session. |
Exam rules, dates and fees are set by the NCA and can change. Always confirm the current details at nca.legal before you register for an exam.
New to the NCA process? Our NCA exams guide explains the assessment, exam schedules, fees, syllabi and sample exams, with links to the official NCA pages.
Read the NCA exams guideNCA exam prep: frequently asked questions
Who are these NCA prep courses for?
Internationally trained lawyers and law graduates who have received their NCA assessment and are preparing to write one or more NCA exams on the way to Canadian licensing.
How long do I have access?
Your course stays open until the last day of the NCA exam session you register for in that subject, so you can review right up to exam time.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Courses are 100% online and play on any computer, tablet or smartphone, 24/7.
What is included for CAD $125?
A 2 to 3 hour video course presented by Justice Rick Libman, plus free notes and exam tips.
Do I need to take every course?
No. Register only for the subjects the NCA has assigned to you.
Do these courses count toward CPD hours?
No. NCA exam preparation is a separate service and does not count toward CPD requirements.
CPD House does not set, administer or mark the NCA examinations. The National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada does not endorse any exam preparation provider. Taking a preparation course is not required to write an NCA exam, and no preparation course can guarantee a result.
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