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Key Facts: BSB Civil Litigation Exam
90 questions
Total across Paper 1 (50) and Paper 2 (40) in the BSB Civil Litigation assessment
Bar Standards Board - Bar Qualification Manual
Two papers
Paper 1 closed book (2 hours) and Paper 2 open book with the White Book (2.5 hours)
Bar Standards Board - Vocational component of Bar training
35 RCS questions
Paper 2 ends with five rolling case scenarios of seven questions each
BSB Central Examination Board Chair's Report
60% reported pass
Criterion-referenced pass mark translated and reported to AETOs as 60%
Bar Standards Board - Bar Qualification Manual
3 sittings a year
Centralised Litigation assessments are offered in April, August and December
Bar Standards Board - Curriculum and Assessment Strategy
White Book 2025
Syllabus built on Civil Procedure (the White Book) 2025 and the Jackson ADR Handbook 4th edition
BSB Civil Litigation and Evidence Syllabus 2025-2026
Set by the BSB
Papers set and marked centrally by the BSB Central Examination Board, taught by AETOs
Bar Standards Board - Bar Qualification Manual
100
Free original SBA-style practice questions provided here
OpenExamPrep
The BSB Civil Litigation, Evidence and ADR assessment is a centrally set knowledge exam for the vocational component of Bar training in England and Wales. It is taken in two papers in one sitting: Paper 1 (50 MCQ/SBA questions, closed book, 2 hours) and Paper 2 (40 MCQ/SBA questions, open book with the White Book, 2.5 hours), giving 90 questions in total; the last 35 of Paper 2 are rolling case scenarios. The pass standard is criterion-referenced and varies by sitting, but is translated and reported to AETOs as 60%, with both papers aggregated to one Competent/Not Competent result. The syllabus is built on the White Book 2025 and the Jackson ADR Handbook (4th edition) and spans the overriding objective and CPR, statements of case, case management, interim applications, disclosure, evidence, costs and Part 36, limitation, enforcement, appeals and ADR. This 100-question bank gives original SBA-style scenario practice across those areas.
Sample BSB Civil Litigation Practice Questions
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1Under CPR Part 1, what is the overriding objective of the Civil Procedure Rules?
2Which of the following is expressly identified in CPR 1.1(2) as part of dealing with a case justly and at proportionate cost?
3A claim form is issued but not yet served. Under CPR 7.5, within what period must the claimant generally complete the step required to serve a claim form within the jurisdiction?
4A solicitor serves a claim form by first class post on a Monday that is not a bank holiday. Under CPR 6.14, on what day is the claim form deemed served?
5A defendant is served with particulars of claim and wishes to dispute the claim but needs more time. Under CPR Part 15, by when must the defendant file an acknowledgment of service to obtain the extended period for filing a defence?
6A defendant wishes to bring a money claim against the claimant arising out of the same contract. What is the correct term for this type of claim under the CPR?
7Which statement of case is the optional document a claimant may file to respond to matters raised in the defence?
8Under CPR Part 16, which of the following must be included in the particulars of claim?
9A statement of case must be verified by a statement of truth. What is the principal consequence of signing a statement of truth without an honest belief in the truth of its contents?
10A party wishes to amend its statement of case after it has been served and after a defence has been filed. Under CPR 17.1, what is generally required?
About the BSB Civil Litigation Exam
The Civil Litigation, Evidence and ADR centralised assessment is a knowledge component of the vocational stage of Bar training in England and Wales, introduced under the Future Bar Training reforms that replaced the BPTC from 2020/21. It is set and marked centrally by the Bar Standards Board through its Central Examination Board, while tuition is delivered by Authorised Education and Training Organisations. The assessment is taken in two papers across a single sitting: Paper 1 is a closed-book paper of 50 multiple-choice and single-best-answer (SBA) questions in 2 hours, and Paper 2 is an open-book paper of 40 MCQ/SBA questions in 2.5 hours, where candidates may consult the White Book and the final 35 questions form rolling case scenarios. The syllabus, based on the White Book (Civil Procedure) and the Jackson ADR Handbook, covers the overriding objective and the CPR, statements of case, the case management track system, interim applications and remedies, disclosure, evidence, costs, Part 36, limitation, enforcement, appeals and ADR. The pass standard is criterion-referenced and reported to providers as 60%.
Assessment
Two papers totalling 90 questions. Paper 1: 50 MCQ/SBA questions, closed book, 2 hours. Paper 2: 40 MCQ/SBA questions, open book (White Book only), 2 hours 30 minutes, with the first five questions standalone and the remaining 35 set as five rolling case scenarios of seven questions each.
Time Limit
Paper 1 lasts 2 hours and Paper 2 lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, taken in the same sitting (4.5 hours of assessment time in total).
Passing Score
There is no fixed numerical pass mark. The standard for success is set at each sitting using a criterion-referenced standard-setting technique, then translated and reported to AETOs as 60%. Both papers are aggregated to a single Competent/Not Competent decision and there is no minimum required on either paper alone.
Exam Fee
No separate fee is paid directly to the BSB to sit the assessment; candidates pay their AETO. As a guide, one AETO lists Civil Litigation Paper 1 at £365 and Paper 2 at £365, taken in the same sitting. A BSB enhanced clerical error check costs £100 for the Civil Litigation exam. (Bar Standards Board (BSB), with papers set by the Central Examination Board (CEB) and tuition delivered by AETOs)
BSB Civil Litigation Exam Content Outline
CPR framework, starting proceedings and statements of case
The overriding objective and parties' duties under CPR Part 1, jurisdiction and the allocation of business, issuing and serving the claim form, deemed service, and statements of case: particulars of claim, defence, counterclaim, reply, Part 20 claims, amendments and requests for further information.
Case management, interim applications and remedies
Track allocation across small claims, fast, intermediate and multi-track, case management directions and the court's powers, sanctions and relief from sanctions, and interim applications and remedies including summary judgment, default judgment, interim injunctions, interim payments, security for costs and freezing and search orders.
Disclosure and evidence
Disclosure and inspection, standard and specific disclosure, the duty to search and continuing duty, privilege, witness statements and their use, expert evidence and single joint experts, the court's control of expert evidence, and hearsay in civil proceedings.
Costs, Part 36 and funding
The general rule that costs follow the event, the court's discretion and the relevance of conduct, costs budgeting and management, fixed and assessed costs, the standard and indemnity bases, and Part 36 offers to settle including their form, acceptance and costs consequences.
Trial, judgment, enforcement and appeals
Pre-trial checklists and listing, the conduct of trial, judgments and orders, interest on judgments, methods of enforcing money judgments, and the routes, permission requirements and tests for civil appeals.
Limitation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Accrual of causes of action and limitation periods for contract, tort, latent damage and personal injury, plus the general principles of ADR, the duty to consider ADR, mediation and arbitration, and the timing and costs consequences of using or unreasonably refusing ADR.
How to Pass the BSB Civil Litigation Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: There is no fixed numerical pass mark. The standard for success is set at each sitting using a criterion-referenced standard-setting technique, then translated and reported to AETOs as 60%. Both papers are aggregated to a single Competent/Not Competent decision and there is no minimum required on either paper alone.
- Assessment: Two papers totalling 90 questions. Paper 1: 50 MCQ/SBA questions, closed book, 2 hours. Paper 2: 40 MCQ/SBA questions, open book (White Book only), 2 hours 30 minutes, with the first five questions standalone and the remaining 35 set as five rolling case scenarios of seven questions each.
- Time limit: Paper 1 lasts 2 hours and Paper 2 lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, taken in the same sitting (4.5 hours of assessment time in total).
- Exam fee: No separate fee is paid directly to the BSB to sit the assessment; candidates pay their AETO. As a guide, one AETO lists Civil Litigation Paper 1 at £365 and Paper 2 at £365, taken in the same sitting. A BSB enhanced clerical error check costs £100 for the Civil Litigation exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the BSB Civil Litigation assessment structured?
It is taken in two papers in one sitting. Paper 1 is a closed-book paper of 50 MCQ and single-best-answer questions in 2 hours. Paper 2 is an open-book paper of 40 MCQ/SBA questions in 2.5 hours, where the first five are standalone and the remaining 35 form five rolling case scenarios of seven questions each, giving 90 questions in total.
What is the pass mark for the Civil Litigation centralised assessment?
There is no fixed pass mark. The standard is set at each sitting using a criterion-referenced standard-setting technique, so it can vary, but the BSB translates and reports the pass mark to AETOs as 60%. The two papers are aggregated into a single Competent or Not Competent result.
Can I use the White Book in the exam?
Paper 1 is closed book, so no reference materials are allowed. Paper 2 is open book and you may use the current White Book (Civil Procedure) only, including any annotations on its blank pages; you may not interleave loose sheets or use other materials.
Who sets and marks the assessment?
The Bar Standards Board sets and marks it centrally through its Central Examination Board, made up of senior examiners and practitioners. Tuition is delivered separately by Authorised Education and Training Organisations (AETOs), and the papers are marked electronically by the BSB.
When can I sit the Civil Litigation assessment?
There are three sittings each year, usually in April, August and December. All candidates sitting a given centralised assessment do so on the same day; specific dates are published by the BSB and arranged through your AETO.
Are these official BSB practice questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions mapped to the BSB Civil Litigation, Evidence and ADR syllabus. They are for extra revision and do not reproduce official BSB, CEB or AETO assessment questions.