National Bar Examination Committee

Established to conduct and administer the National Bar Examination — the final assessment before enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.

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Committee Membership

The National Bar Examination Committee comprises representatives from the Board, the Judiciary, the Bar, and academia, ensuring balanced expertise in the administration of the National Bar Examination.

1
Two members of the Board
Nominated by the Board
2
Three judges with academic background
Nominated by the Chief Justice
3
Three members of the Bar in good standing with academic background
Nominated by the Bar
4
Three members of academia
Nominated by the Conference of Law Deans

Committee Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments of students who have undertaken Law Practice Training and are eligible to sit the National Bar Examination
  • Assign responsibility for invigilating and marking the National Bar Examination
  • Ensure the provision of maximum security for examination scripts and answer scripts
  • Handle appeals from students against examination results
  • Conduct moderation or equivalent reviews of results
  • Discipline students for examination misconduct
  • Formulate policies regarding the re-sitting of the National Bar Examination
  • Issue qualifying certificates to students who have passed the National Bar Examination
  • Review examination related policies and procedures at least once a year

Appointment of Chairperson

Chairperson Qualification

The Chief Justice shall appoint a member of the National Bar Examination Committee who has been a law lecturer for a period of not less than ten years as the chairperson of the National Bar Examination Committee.

Governance Rules

Act 1170 · s.67

Tenure

Members hold office for four years and are eligible for re-appointment for one further term only.

Act 1170 · s.68(3)

Quorum

The quorum for a meeting of the National Bar Examination Committee is six members.

Act 1170 · s.68(1–2)

Meetings

The Committee meets at least once each quarter for the conduct of business. Extraordinary meetings may be convened by the chairperson upon written request of not less than one-third of the membership.