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Version: V1.1 – FINAL Issue date: November 2020
Examination Regulations
Online Exams at Accredited Centres
These Examination Regulations apply to candidates undertaking online exams at their accredited centres for the Level 3 and Level 6 Professional Qualifications. Candidates who are taking online exams with remote invigilation should read the Examination Regulations Online Exams with Remote Invigilation.
1. Instructions to candidates
Candidate Registration Procedures and ID Checks
(i) All candidates are required to present proof of their identity to the Invigilators at the centre. Candidates must present one item from the following, which must show a photograph and signature: Current Valid Passport (any nationality) Current Full or Provisional UK Photo Card Driving Licence UK Residence Card (ii) Candidates must have their ID readily available for checking by the Invigilator when entering the exam room.
Completing an exam
(iii) Candidates must follow the Invigilator’s instructions to open their on-screen exam. They will need to:
- Enter their unique 8-digit Key Code, provided by the Invigilator
- Confirm their personal details
- Enter a PIN. The Invigilator will provide candidates with the PIN code needed to unlock the exam, once all candidates’ details have been confirmed as correct.
(iv) At the start of the exam candidates should read carefully the Instructions to Candidates. The test timer will not start to count down until the ‘Start Exam’ button is selected.
(v) Once the test has started, candidates should ensure that they: Read each question carefully before answering it; Complete the questions in accordance with the Instructions to Candidates.
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2. Exam Violations
2.1 Candidates must allow adequate time to reach the exam centre. Late comers will not be permitted to enter the exam room more than 45 minutes after the start time. Candidates should arrive at least 15 – 20 minutes before the start of the exam to allow sufficient time for the exam registration procedures. Candidates should follow the guidelines issued by their centre regarding arrangements for registration.
2.2 Candidates must bring their own pens, pencils etc with them for writing on scrap paper. The centre will provide scrap paper for making rough notes. The scrap paper will be collected by the invigilator after the exam. Candidates must not take any scrap paper with them after the exam has taken place.
2.3 Candidates must behave professionally and honestly at all times during the exams and must ensure that their conduct during an exam does not undermine the integrity of CILEx qualifications. Candidates whose actions may be considered to undermine the integrity of CILEx qualifications will be investigated by CILEx in accordance with the CILEx Malpractice and Maladministration Policy and CILEx Malpractice and Maladministration Procedure. CILEx will take action in accordance with the CILEx Sanctions Policy, to minimise risks to the integrity of CILEx qualifications and maintain confidence in CILEx qualifications. A breach of the regulations may also be a breach of the CILEx Code of Conduct which may be investigated. The following list sets out violations which risk undermining the integrity of CILEx qualifications. This list is not exhaustive and any other actions/behaviours which may compromise the integrity of an exam will be investigated:
(i) Failing to comply with the Invigilator’s instructions before, during or after an exam; (ii) Failing to place bags and other materials at the side of the exam room, as instructed by the Invigilator. Bags and other materials must not be placed next to a candidate’s workstation; (iii) Having any books eg legal textbooks, study books, (other than the statute books specified in Section 3 below), revision notes, or similar materials or dictionaries in the exam room or attempting to use or using such materials in the exam; (iv) Failing to ensure mobile telephones are switched off before entering the exam room and placed with their personal belongings away from their workstation; (v) Being in possession of an unauthorised device including but not limited to a mobile telephone, personal stereo, MP3 player, e-reader, PDA, or similar communication/recording/storage/listening devices during an exam; (vi) Refusing to hand over suspected unauthorised materials or device when asked or refusal to demonstrate that any suspected materials or device is not in candidate’s possession;
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3. Statute Books – Level 6 Exams Only
(i) Candidates sitting the following Level 6 exams only are permitted to refer to the designated statute books specified in the CILEx Level 6 Qualifications - Recommended Reading for Students (available on the CILEx website) during the exam: Unit 1 Company and Partnership Law Unit 2 Contract Law Unit 3 Criminal Law Unit 4 Employment Law Unit 5 Equity and Trusts Unit 6 European Union Law Unit 7 Family Law Unit 8 Immigration Law Unit 9 Land Law Unit 12 Public Law Unit 13 Law of Tort Unit 14 Wills and Succession Unit 16 The Practice of Company and Partnership Law Unit 18 Criminal Litigation Unit 19 The Practice of Employment Law Unit 20 The Practice of Family Law Unit 21 Probate Practice (ii) Candidates are permitted to use a different edition of the designated statute book i.e. a more recent or older edition. (iii) The statute books must not be annotated in any way. The term ‘annotated’ in this context includes the use of highlighter pens, post-it notes, folded down pages or handwritten comments. (iv) During the exam, the Invigilators will carry out spot checks on the statute books. Annotated statute books will be removed immediately and a report made to CILEx, in accordance with the malpractice regulations.
