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100

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The SLLC Final Year bar exam requires a 50% overall average with at least 40% in each paper to qualify. Our practice bank covers Conveyancing (Prevention of Frauds, land registration), Criminal Procedure (arrest, bail, remand), Evidence (confessions, sections 25-27), Trusts (creation, tracing, charitable uses), and Professional Ethics under the Supreme Court Rules 1988.

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1Under Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, which of the following transactions affecting immovable property is valid without being notarially executed and attested?

A.A lease of land for a term of one month or less

B.A transfer of land for consideration

C.A mortgage of land to secure a loan

D.An agreement to sell land in the future

Explanation: Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance (No. 7 of 1840) requires all deeds or contracts affecting immovable property to be in writing and signed by the party, and executed in the presence of a licensed notary and two witnesses. However, it provides an exception for a lease at will or for a period not exceeding one month, which does not require notarial execution.

2Under Sri Lankan conveyancing law, what is the legal effect of a deed of gift of immovable property where acceptance by the donee is not recorded or proved?

A.The gift is void ab initio

B.The gift is valid but voidable at the option of the donor

C.The gift is incomplete and fails to transfer title (dominium)

D.The gift is valid as title transfers immediately upon signing by the donor

Explanation: Under Sri Lankan law, acceptance of a gift by the donee during the lifetime of the donor is essential to complete the donation and transfer title. If acceptance is not recorded in the deed or proved by external evidence, the gift remains incomplete and fails to transfer dominium to the donee.

3How does Section 5(3) of the Trusts Ordinance affect the writing and notarization requirements of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance in Sri Lanka?

A.It renders all oral trusts void under all circumstances

B.It allows oral evidence to prove a trust if the lack of writing would result in a fraud

C.It mandates that constructive trusts must be notarized

D.It limits the courts' power to enforce resulting trusts

Explanation: Section 5(3) of the Trusts Ordinance provides that the requirements of writing and notarization for trusts do not apply where they would operate so as to effectuate a fraud. This allows a court to admit oral evidence to establish a trust when a party attempts to use the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance as an instrument of fraud.

4Under the Registration of Documents Ordinance, what determines the priority of two competing registered deeds of transfer for the same land?

A.The date of execution of the deeds

B.The date and time of registration in the Land Registry

C.The date on which physical possession was handed over

D.The age of the notary who attested the deeds

Explanation: Under Section 7 of the Registration of Documents Ordinance, an instrument is rendered void against any subsequent instrument for valuable consideration that is registered before it. Priority is determined by the date and time of registration in the Land Registry, provided there is no fraud or collusion in obtaining registration.

5Under the Notaries Ordinance, within what period must a Notary Public transmit the duplicate of a deed executed before him to the Registrar-General or District Land Registry?

A.On or before the 15th day of the month following the month of execution

B.Within 48 hours of execution

C.Within 30 days of execution

D.Before the end of the calendar year

Explanation: The Notaries Ordinance requires every notary to deliver or transmit to the Registrar of Lands of the district where the notary resides, on or before the fifteenth day of every month, the duplicate of all deeds attested by him during the preceding month, along with a list of such deeds.

6What is the legal effect of a final decree entered under the Partition Act of Sri Lanka?

A.It is conclusive only against the parties to the action

B.It creates a new, unimpeachable title that is good against the entire world (in rem)

C.It is subject to challenge by any third party within 10 years

D.It only determines possession, not ownership

Explanation: A final decree in a partition action under the Partition Act has a special conclusive effect (in rem). It confers a new, clean title on the person to whom a share is allotted, which is valid and binding against all persons whomsoever (good against the entire world), superseding all prior titles and interests.

7In a partition action in Sri Lanka, what is the consequence of failing to register the Lis Pendens under the Registration of Documents Ordinance?

A.The action is dismissed immediately by the court

B.The final decree will not bind subsequent purchasers for value without notice who register their deeds first

C.The court loses jurisdiction to enter an interlocutory decree

D.The plaintiff is liable to criminal prosecution

Explanation: Registration of Lis Pendens is essential in a partition action to give notice of the pending litigation. If Lis Pendens is not registered, any person purchasing the property during the pendency of the action for valuable consideration without notice of the action will not be bound by the final partition decree.

8Under Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, what is the required period of adverse possession to establish a prescriptive title to land?

A.5 years

B.10 years

C.20 years

D.30 years

Explanation: Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance (No. 22 of 1871) requires 10 years of undisturbed and uninterrupted possession by a title adverse to or independent of that of the claimant or plaintiff to establish a prescriptive right to immovable property.

9Which of the following events constitutes an interruption of possession that defeats the acquisition of prescriptive title to land?

A.The filing of a legal action in court by the true owner to recover the land

B.A mere verbal protest or warning by the true owner without legal action

C.A change in the tenants occupying the land under the possessor

D.The death of the possessor, where his heirs continue the possession

Explanation: An interruption of possession occurs when the true owner brings a legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the property. A mere verbal protest or warning by the true owner does not interrupt possession. Continuous possession by heirs or tenants under the possessor counts towards the prescriptive period.

10Under the Revocation of Irrevocable Deeds of Gift on the Ground of Gross Ingratitude Act, which forum has jurisdiction to hear an action for revocation?

A.The District Court

B.The Primary Court

C.The Land Court

D.The Supreme Court

Explanation: An action for the revocation of a deed of gift on the ground of gross ingratitude must be instituted in the District Court of the district where the land is situated or where the donee resides. The court must be satisfied of the donee's gross ingratitude before granting a decree.

About the SLLC Attorney Final Exam

The Sri Lanka Law College (SLLC) Attorneys-at-Law Final Year Examination is the qualifying bar exam for legal practitioners in Sri Lanka. This practice exam covers Conveyancing, Criminal Procedure, the Evidence Ordinance, Trust Law, and Professional Conduct/Ethics, providing a comprehensive resource to test knowledge of Sri Lankan statutes and Supreme Court etiquette rules before taking the licensing exam.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice practice questions covering the five key areas

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50% average (minimum 40% in each subject)

Exam Fee

LKR 15,000 (Sri Lanka Law College)

SLLC Attorney Final Exam Content Outline

20%

Conveyancing

Prevention of Frauds Ordinance Section 2, acceptance of gifts, Notaries Ordinance duplicates, Registration of Documents priority, Partition Act final decrees, and prescriptive title.

20%

Criminal Procedure

Arrest without warrant (Section 32/35), police investigations (Section 115/122), bail discretion under the Bail Act, framing of charges, Trial at Bar, and compounding of offences.

20%

Evidence Ordinance

Admissibility of confessions (Sections 24-26), the discovery of fact exception (Section 27), hearsay and dying declarations (Section 32), accomplice corroboration, and spousal competency.

20%

Trust Law

The three certainties of express trusts, writing rules (Section 5), constructive and resulting trusts (Section 84/90), public charitable trusts (Section 101), and tracing trust assets.

20%

Professional Conduct & Ethics

Rules of Etiquette 1988, prohibition of advertising and touting, attorney-client confidentiality exceptions, conflict of interest management, contingent fee bans, and disciplinary roll removal.

How to Pass the SLLC Attorney Final Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% average (minimum 40% in each subject)
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice practice questions covering the five key areas
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: LKR 15,000

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SLLC Attorney Final Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the key sections of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance (Section 2) and the Trusts Ordinance (Section 5) regarding writing and notarial execution.

2Understand the strict limitations on confessions to police officers under Sections 25 and 26 of the Evidence Ordinance, and how the Section 27 discovery rule works.

3Learn the time limits for arrest and production under Criminal Procedure Code Section 37 (24 hours) and Section 115 remand limits (15 days at a time).

4Read the Supreme Court Rules 1988 in detail, focusing on client confidentiality exceptions, conflict of interest, and the absolute ban on touting and advertising.

5Review the Partition Act final decree conclusiveness and the Prescription Ordinance Section 3 requirement of 10 years of adverse possession.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SLLC Final Year Exam?

It is the final examination conducted by the Sri Lanka Law College under the Incorporated Council of Legal Education. Passing this exam is the academic requirement to be admitted and enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

How are the practice questions structured?

The practice exam is structured as 100 multiple-choice questions covering Conveyancing, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Trusts, and Professional Ethics. Every question includes a detailed explanation referencing the specific Sri Lankan ordinance or rule.

What are the passing requirements for SLLC?

To pass the SLLC examination, a candidate must obtain at least 40% in each subject and an overall average of 50% across all subjects. If a candidate achieves the 50% average but fails in one subject, they may be referred to retake that subject.

Are apprenticeships required after the exam?

Yes. Upon passing the Final Year Examination, candidates must undergo a mandatory six-month apprenticeship under an Attorney-at-Law of at least 8 years' standing, and complete a practical training course at the Law College prior to taking their oaths.