ACLM Examination

All members who are working to achieve Membership (MACLM) or Fellowship (FACLM) must pass the College Examination. Examination is only offered to current Associate members who have completed all other requirements in working towards Member/Fellowship. 

Exam Format

The College Examination is an open book examination. Candidates have 24 hours to complete the examination which is emailed to them at a pre-specified date and time.

Answers are expected to be researched, referenced and of a high standard. Answers must be the candidate’s own work. Plagiarism and use of artificial intelligence in answers will be penalised.

The Examination is divided into three (3) Parts: Part A, Part B and Part C. 

Streams

There are two streams of examination - Legal or Forensic Stream. The exam which you will be offered will be the one most relevant to your qualifications and expertise. You do not sit both exams - only one is necessary to achieve Membership/Fellowship.

Preparation

Sample Questions for Part B and C are sent to the candidate in the lead up to them sitting the exam, to assist in preparing for the exam.

Recommended reading to prepare for the exam is:

- Health Law in Australia 4th edition, Ben White, Fiona McDonald, Lindy Willmott; Thomson Reuters 2023
- Australian Medical Liability 5th edition, Bill Madden, Janine McIlwraith, Benjamin Madden; LexisNexis Australia 2024
- Ethics and Law for the Health Professions 4th edition, Ian Kerridge et al; Federation Press 2013
- Australian Medical Law 3rd edition, John Devereux; Routledge-Cavendish 2007
- ACLM Expert Witness course pre-reading materials