Barrister licensing examination
Ontario Barrister exam practice questions
Ontario Bar Academy offers two full-length Barrister practice exams, Form A and Form B, each with 160 original multiple-choice questions and a 4.5-hour timer, matching the format of the Law Society of Ontario’s Barrister licensing examination. Every question is scenario-based, has one best answer, and comes with a detailed explanation that cites the statute, rule or case behind it.
What the Barrister practice exams cover
Questions are allocated by subject in proportion to the competencies the Law Society publishes for the Barrister examination.
| Subject | Questions per form | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Litigation | 45 | Rules of Civil Procedure, limitation periods, discovery, motions, summary judgment, costs, enforcement and appeals |
| Criminal Law | 35 | Charter rights on arrest and search, bail after the 2026 reforms, elections and mode of trial, disclosure, trial procedure, sentencing and the YCJA |
| Family Law | 30 | Divorce Act parenting and relocation, child and spousal support, Family Law Act property and the matrimonial home, domestic contracts |
| Public Law | 20 | Judicial review after Vavilov, procedural fairness, the Charter, the Human Rights Tribunal, PIPEDA and proceedings against the Crown |
| Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 20 | Conflicts, confidentiality and privilege, trust accounting, candour and civility |
| Practice Management | 10 | LAWPRO, contingency planning, file management, referral and contingency fees |
Written for the 2026-2027 licensing year
The questions reflect the law as it stands for the current licensing year, including the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act and the Protecting Victims Act that came into force in July 2026, the 2025 and 2026 amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, the $50,000 Small Claims Court limit, and the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2026 decisions on trial delay and intimate partner violence. Every citation was checked against the official text before publication.
Two modes for every exam
Simulation Mode runs the full 160 questions against a server-side 4.5-hour clock with no answers revealed until you submit, then grades you instantly by subject. Learning Mode is untimed and unlimited: after each answer you see the best answer, why it is right, why the others are less appropriate, and the authority.
Start with the free Barrister sample
Every account includes a free 15-question Barrister sample exam. Create an account with just an email address and a password, sit the sample, then choose Form A, Form B or a set that pairs each form with its Solicitor counterpart. Preparing for the Solicitor exam too?
Ontario Bar Academy is independent and is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by the Law Society of Ontario. Our questions are original and are not actual licensing examination questions.