NSW Bar Evidence – 100 Questions & Model Answers | 2026 Edition
Prepare for the Aspects of Evidence component of the NSW Bar Examination with 100 original exam-style questions and model answers designed to strengthen both legal knowledge and practical application.
This digital study resource combines concise knowledge questions with compact civil and criminal factual scenarios. It is structured to help candidates identify the relevant evidentiary issue, locate the correct statutory pathway, apply the facts and reach a clear admissibility conclusion under exam conditions.
The question bank covers the major examinable areas of NSW evidence law, including:
relevance and admissibility;
documentary evidence and proof of contents;
competence and compellability;
examination of witnesses and Browne v Dunn;
hearsay and statutory exceptions;
business records and electronic communications;
opinion and expert evidence;
admissions and police questioning;
tendency and coincidence evidence;
credibility and character evidence;
client legal privilege and settlement communications;
discretionary and mandatory exclusions under ss 135–138;
improperly obtained evidence;
identification evidence; and
prescribed Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) material concerning the manner in which evidence is given.
The resource also develops familiarity with high-yield authorities including Dasreef Pty Ltd v Hawchar, Honeysett v The Queen, IMM v The Queen, Hughes v The Queen, Lee v The Queen, Esso Australia Resources Ltd v FCT, Mann v Carnell, Kadir v The Queen and Dyers v The Queen.
What’s Included
100 NSW Bar Evidence practice questions
Detailed model answers
1-mark, 2-mark and 3-mark question formats
Direct reference to relevant Evidence Act provisions, Criminal Procedure Act provisions and authorities
Civil and criminal factual scenarios
A practical NSW Evidence answer method
Coverage of the 2026 NSW Bar Evidence reading material
Exam-focused treatment of admissibility, purpose, thresholds, discretion and permitted use
The resource encourages candidates to use a disciplined answer structure:
Relevance → Specific Rule → Exception/Threshold → Discretion → Criminal Procedure → Conclusion
That approach reflects the resource’s focus on starting with ss 55–56, identifying the precise evidentiary rule, applying the correct statutory exception or threshold, considering ss 135–138 where relevant, and finishing with a clear conclusion on admissibility and use.
Ideal For
This resource is suited to NSW Bar candidates who want to:
improve speed and confidence in Evidence problem questions;
practise applying legislation rather than simply memorising sections;
identify gaps in knowledge before the examination;
strengthen issue spotting and admissibility analysis;
revise key High Court and NSW authorities; and
develop concise, exam-ready answer structures.
Digital Product
This is a digital study resource designed for repeated practice in the lead-up to the NSW Bar Examination.
Practice. Apply. Pass.
Independent educational resource. Not produced, endorsed or approved by the New South Wales Bar Association. Candidates should always confirm the prescribed reading list for their own examination sitting.