The SAO has established the following聽exam options for instructors:
- Scheduled take-home exam with a set duration using ExamSoft (traditional take-home format). This means that it is
a) scheduled on a certain date and at a certain time, and
b) of a set duration (specified number of hours).
- Scheduled in-person exam with a set duration using Examplify (also known as Sit-Down exam). Students install Examplify on their computers to turn them into word processors. Students will have access to their summaries and notes on their hard drive.聽
- Flexible take-home exam with a set duration. This means that students have a set number of hours to complete the exam, but may do so at any time during the exam period.聽
- Flexible take-home exam with no set duration. This means that students have no set time limit on the exam, and may complete it at any time during the exam period.
Find out more about ExamSoft and Examplify below.
Computerized take-home exams using ExamSoft
Fast troubleshooting
If you run into issues with uploading an exam in the ExamSoft portal, here are several steps to take toward resolving the issue, such as:
- Clearing cache and cookies from your web browser
- Connecting to a different network
- Restarting your modem or disabling and re-enabling internet connection on the device
- Using a different web browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari)
If none of these steps resolve聽the issues, email your exam to exams.law [at] mcgill.ca.
General Information
Take-home examinations are administered through the ExamSoft website:
Take-home exam guides
Types of take-home exams
There are two types of take-home examinations:
- Fixed date take-home exam: take-home exam questionnaire is available for download starting at a specific date/ time; the exam answer file must be uploaded by a specific date/time as determined by the examiner and indicated on the examination cover page.
- Flexible date take-home exam: unless otherwise specified, the take-home exam questionnaire is available for download from the first day to the last day of an examination period. The student decides when s/he will download the exam questionnaire within the examination period. Each examination has a designated duration (e.g. 6 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours etc.) as set by the examiner. Timing (鈥渃ount down鈥 clock) begins as soon as the examination questionnaire is downloaded. Students must upload their examination answer file within the exam鈥檚 designated duration as specified on the examination cover page.聽
Comment identifier son fichier d'examen
Utilisez la page de pr茅sentation que vous fournit le Secr茅tariat des 茅tudes pour votre examen maison (voir "Cover Page")
Vous devez vous identifier uniquement au moyen de votre code d'examen de cette session (dans le nom du fichier et sur la page titre). Ne fournissez aucune information nominative, par exemple votre nom ou votre num茅ro d'茅tudiant. Lorsque vous sauvez votre document, prenez soin d'inclure votre code d'examen et le nom du cours dans le titre du fichier (exemple: "ABCD_nom du cours_automne2022.docx").
Important instructions
- Take-home exams must be completed within the term's examination period.
- The take-home examination period ends at 17:00 EST on the last scheduled exam day. Take-home examinations submitted late (outside of the exam designated duration or examination period) will be subject to late penalties.聽Exam durations and deadlines are rigorously enforced; instructors are notified of unapproved late submissions and grade penalties are applied.
- Take-home examinations must be completed once the exam questionnaire has been downloaded.
- Students must complete the take-home exam as per the exam鈥檚 designated duration (e.g. 6 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours etc) or designated due date and time, as indicated on the examination cover page. Be sure to check your exam's duration. If you are unsure, ask your professor or lecture to clarify this in class. Students are encouraged to read 成人VR视频's policy on Plagiarism and Cheating.
- Students may submit at any time of the day or night, any day of the week, including weekends, as long as is within the designated duration of the examination as specified on the examination cover page. Support is available at the SAO during regular business hours only.
- Students are required to complete the mock take home exam at least 48 hours prior to the actual examination in order to familiarize themselves with the take home download and upload procedure, and allow time to address any unforeseen issues. It is strongly suggested students complete the mock during SAO office hours in case you need technical support.
- Take-home examinations are to be individual exercises. The confidentiality of questions and answers must be maintained unless specific instructions are provided on the exam regarding student collaboration. Consultez le guide de 成人VR视频 sur le plagiat.
- Students should exams.law [at] mcgill.ca (contact the SAO), not instructors, if experiencing issues with ExamSoft, or have questions regarding the exam questionnaire. Students will bear any consequences with failing to follow the above instructions.
- Students found in violation of the above may be subject to disciplinary measures.
How to download a take-home exam questionnaire
- Go to
- At the Exam Takers log-in section, enter your 9-digit 成人VR视频 ID and your assigned password (example: lawABAB)
- Click Login
- Click the Courses tab
- Click on the specific course name under the COURSE column
- Click the ACTION button for 鈥楧ownload Instructions/Assignment鈥
- Click the DOWNLOAD button. Timing (鈥渃ount down鈥) will now begin.
- Save the exam questionnaire file on your computer at a location where it can be easily accessed.
- Make sure to log out of ExamSoft: the session will time out and you may encounter problems uploading your exam later.
- Use a word processing application (like MS Word) to write your exam answers. Save the file often. See聽Comment identifier votre fichier d'examen above on how to name your file without nominal information.
- Make sure to differentiate your exam answer's file name from the exam questionnaire's file name.
How to upload a take-home exam answer file
- Go to
- At the Exam Takers log-in section, enter your 9-digit 成人VR视频 ID and your assigned password (example: lawABAB)
- Click Login
- Click the Courses tab
- Click on the specific course name under the COURSE column
- Click the ACTION button for 鈥淯pload Assignment鈥
- Click the BROWSE button to locate the completed exam response file; select it (be sure to select the correct file as you can only upload ONCE)
- Click the UPLOAD button. A window will open indicating you have successfully uploaded (includes the file name and course name).
Things to remember
The date and time the exam response is due can be found under the UPLOAD DUE DATE column. Students must upload their examination answer file within the exam鈥檚 designated duration as specified on the examination cover page and within the examination period. The examination period ends at 5pm on the last scheduled exam day.
The ExamSoft email function is disabled for 成人VR视频. Students can view submission history, download and upload dates as well as upload file name, by clicking the courses tab and the specific assessment.
ExamSoft FAQ
Should I do a Mock Test?
Yes. At least one week before your exam, on the laptop you intend to use, you MUST . We recommend that you do a mock test each term before exams begin, inside New Chancellor Day Hall.聽
What if I have a problem with my laptop or the software during the exam?
exams.law [at] mcgill.ca (You must immediately advise SAO)! No extra time will be given if you attempt to reboot. Any student found in violation of these instructions may be subject to disciplinary action.
Which exam code do I use for my Midterm exams?
Midterm exam codes are a 4-digit NUMERIC code聽(example: 1234) that you obtain via Minerva. Please consult the section on Exam Codes for instructions.
Which exam code do I use for my end-of-term exams?
End-of-term exam codes are a 4-letter ALPHABETIC code (example ABCD) that you obtain via Minerva. Please consult the section on Exam Codes for instructions.
What is my ExamSoft Login and password?
Your ExamSoft Login is your 9 digit聽成人VR视频 Student ID Number and your assigned聽password is your exam code prefaced by the case sensitive word 鈥渓aw", eg. for BCL/JD students: if your final exam code is ABAB then your password is lawABAB. For LLM and DCL students:聽if聽your exam code is GR-WXYZ, then your password is lawGRWXYZ.
Are loaner laptops available?
Loaner laptops are not available for midterm examinations.
Students experiencing technical difficulties with the software are to contact the exams.law [at] mcgill.ca (Student Affairs Office).
What are the laptop requirements?
Your laptop must meet the following minimum specifications:
- Recent model
- virus-free
- sufficient space on the hard-drive
- Wi-Fi enabled connection
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Examplify sit-down exams
Exam schedules are found on the SAO's Current Courses page.
General information
We continue to believe that, as future jurists, 成人VR视频 Law students behave ethically and follow the rules of academic integrity.
Mock exams are essential
The password for Examplify Mock Exam: Pizza1 (case sensitive).
Before an examination period begins, all students who will need use Examplify should perform a mock test to ensure that the software will work.
- First, check Examplify's .
- Read also Examplify's and .
- Ready? .
Use of Examplify
Examplify for Law Students Instructions
Examplify for Law Students Instructions Remote Examplify
Examplify exam guide
- Any attempt to circumvent Examplify security features or to use unauthorized software constitutes cheating and may result in disciplinary action.
- Any attempt to access any form of network connectivity during an Examplify examination constitutes cheating and may result in disciplinary action.
- Students are prohibited from attempting to download or cut/copy and paste materials from any external source, including a word processing file, into an in-class examination paper. Students are also prohibited from attempting to download or cut/copy and paste materials from an in-class examination paper to any external source, including a word processing file. In other words, during an in-class examination, students are only permitted to cut/copy and paste within an examination paper, using the examination software.
- If a student has elected to use Examplify聽in an examination, only computer files submitted through the examination software will be accepted.
- Spot checks will be made to ensure the integrity of the examination process.
Installing and testing Examplify
Before a final exams period begins, on your laptop. You will need to connect to the site.
To log in, you will need your 9-digit 成人VR视频 ID Number,聽your assigned password and, if prompted, the Institution ID.聽The password is your current term-specific Exam Code, prefaced by the word law in lowercase, e.g. if your exam code is GR-AAAA, then your password is lawGRAAAA. The Institution ID is mcgill.
DO NOT USE THE "FORGOT USER ID/PASSWORD MENU" ** ExamSoft does not have 成人VR视频 Law student email addresses; the email functionality is not enabled for our law school. If you have forgotten your password, contact the SAO.
At least one week before your exam, on the laptop you intend to use, you MUST . You must test the software under 鈥渓ive鈥 conditions in NCDH.聽This enables you to familiarize yourself with the Examplify聽exam environment and confirm whether the software functions on your laptop.聽After successfully completing the Mock Exam, you can download your remaining exams, but you cannot take an exam prior to its specified date.
Any difficulties experienced during the Mock Exam must be reported to the exams.law [at] mcgill.ca (SAO) as soon as possible.
The Examination Agreement is available on ; it involves questions designed to confirm that students agree to the terms of the laptop policy. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with your equipment and the Examplify software and instructions provided by ExamSoft on its website prior to the start of your exam. Please allow yourself sufficient time to become familiar with your laptop and the application. Commencement of the exam will not be delayed due to a hardware problem with your laptop.
Some notes
- While Examplify is in use, you will be blocked from accessing any files or applications on the computer, and your Internet connection will be disabled during the exam.
- If you wish to change your do it before launching Examplify to prevent problems.
- To prevent loss of work, Examplify automatically saves, backs up and encrypts your work every 60 seconds.