The only MARA Capstone Exam Preparation platform that covers the written exam and the oral.
Practice all three written question formats with AI examiner feedback, then prepare for the oral assessment with dedicated tips and realistic practice scenarios — everything in one platform.
MARA Prep is not affiliated with OMARA or Legal Training Australia. Independent study resource only.
The Capstone costs over AUD $2,000 to sit — and re-sitting a failed component can cost more than AUD $1,200. Prepare properly the first time: 850 practice questions, AI examiner feedback, and a full study academy from AUD $579.
Your complete exam prep toolkit
Question bank, AI feedback, exam simulation, and 20 Learning Academy tools — written and oral preparation in one platform.
Question Bank
850 practice questions across MCQ, short answer, and case study — grounded in the Migration Act, Regulations, LINs, PAMS, Code of Conduct, and relevant case law. Unseen-first delivery keeps you moving through new material each session.
Focused Drill
Filter by question type or topic area and build deliberate coverage before your exam. Your already-seen questions stay out of rotation until you've worked through the full set. Resume sessions where you left off.
Exam Simulation
A separate held-out question pool for timed exam practice. Start a Component 1, Component 2, or Full simulation from the practice page — advisory countdown timer, back/forward navigation, and component-aware results showing your mark against the 65% pass line.
Progress Tracking
Analytics by question type and topic category. See where your accuracy stands and which areas need more time — session by session, across your whole preparation.
Spaced Repetition & Bookmarks
Questions you get wrong automatically re-queue for review at 1, 3, 7, and 21 days until mastered. Star any question to return to it in a dedicated bookmark session — nothing falls through before exam day.
Learning Academy
20 specialist study tools covering every dimension of the exam — from the Glossary and Landmark Cases to Oral Practice Scenarios and the Latest Changes tracker. Included in every full plan.
Oral Practice Scenarios
16 realistic client-interview scenarios covering all major Capstone topic areas. Work through each out loud, then reveal the hidden issues, ethics traps, and marker's notes.
Latest Changes
A curated feed of recent amendments to migration legislation, ministerial directions, court decisions, and departmental policy — explained in plain English so you can verify currency before your exam.
Built on Current Law
Questions and AI feedback grounded in the current Migration Act 1958, Regulations 1994, LINs, PAMS, Code of Conduct, and leading case law — updated when the law changes.
AI Examiner Feedback
Every written answer gets AI feedback that reads your response against the frameworks examiners actually apply — Migration Act, Regulations, PAMS, Code of Conduct, and case law. It tells you where your reasoning holds, where you've cited the wrong instrument, and where you've missed a criterion — the way an assessor would. Available on every short-answer (Part B) and case-study (Part C) question.
Learning Academy
20 specialist study tools covering every dimension of the exam — law, strategy, process, and oral preparation. Not a reading list. A working library.
- Glossary, landmark cases, and legal clocks for the law
- Frameworks, flashcards, model answers, and oral scenarios for practice
- Written tips, oral tips, exam day guide, and readiness check for strategy
- Latest Changes tracker to stay current with law updates before your exam
How to Read Legislation
Three short guides: Schedule 2 criteria, Ministerial Directions, and Public Interest Criteria
Study Guides
Ten category guides: provisions, key concepts, what's examined, and common exam mistakes
Oral Practice Scenarios
16 realistic client scenarios — work through out loud, then reveal the marker's notes
Landmark Cases
17 key decisions with principle, exam relevance, and topic category noted
Legal Clocks
Master clock table — every statutory time limit: notification periods, review windows, JR limits
Decision Trees
Three interactive step-through trees — cancellation powers, review pathways, and application bars
Oral Exam Tips
Interview structure, plain-language technique, and managing ethics pressure
Written Exam Tips
Strategy for MCQ, short answer, and case study — timing, structure, and common mistakes
Answer Frameworks
Five reusable exam answer structures for short answer and case study questions
Readiness Self-Assessment
See your strongest and weakest Capstone categories based on your actual practice performance
Plus: Glossary (43 key terms and abbreviations), Code of Conduct Companion, Flashcards, Model Answers, Myths Busted, Latest Changes, Legislative Research, Study Planner, Exam Day Guide, Useful Links.
Why candidates choose MARA Prep
Structured self-paced preparation — written exam and oral assessment in one platform.
| MARA Prep | Live tutored courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From AUD $579 | AUD $1,500+ |
| Practice questions | 850 questions | ~300 or less |
| Study schedule | Anytime | Fixed class times |
| Written feedback | Instant feedback on every answer | Tutor-marked, turnaround varies |
| Exam simulation | Included | Rarely included |
MARA Prep is premium self-study preparation — more questions, no fixed timetable, a fraction of the cost.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to sitting both components.
- 1Getting started
Create your free account
- Sign up in under a minute — no card required
- Set your exam intake date so the platform frames your timeline
- Try 3 sample questions across the written formats before you commit
- 2Written + oral
Practice both components, session by session
- Work through MCQ, short answer, and case study questions — every written answer gets instant AI examiner feedback
- Practise 16 realistic oral scenarios out loud, then reveal the marker’s notes
- Run sealed, timed exam simulations — answers and feedback held until you submit, matching how the real exam works
- Use the Learning Academy between sessions: study guides, legal clocks, decision trees, landmark cases, and more
- 3Exam day
Walk in prepared for both components
- Run the Readiness Self-Assessment to see your strongest and weakest categories before exam day
- Check the Latest Changes module to confirm you’re preparing on current law
- Sit the written exam and oral assessment knowing you’ve covered the full syllabus — questions, oral practice, and strategy
Simple, transparent pricing
Try before you commit, or go straight to a full plan.
Next intake: October 2026 — enrolment for "Capstone Ready" plan available until 06 Oct 2026
Trial Access
Experience the full platform
Full access to a curated question set — try everything before committing
- 20 MCQ questions
- 10 Short Answer questions
- 5 Case Studies
- AI examiner feedback on written answers
- 7-day access
- Learning AcademyPreview
- ↑Upgrade within 7 days: $79 credited toward any full plan
Capstone Ready
Focused preparation for your next exam sitting
425 questions (399 Practice + 26 Exam Simulation)
Access from purchase until your chosen LTA exam month
- 399 practice questions (Capstone Ready selection)
- 26 Exam Simulation questions — held-out with real LTA timing
- MCQ, Short Answer and Case Study formats
- AI examiner feedback on every written answer
- Progress tracking by topic
- Full Learning Academy — 20 tools including oral exam tips, 17 landmark cases, legal clocks, decision trees and flashcards
- Access until your chosen exam month
Complete Preparation
Start early, go in fully prepared
850 questions (824 Practice + 26 Exam Simulation)
Access across two consecutive LTA exam intakes
- 824 practice questions (complete question set)
- 26 Exam Simulation questions — held-out with real LTA timing
- MCQ, Short Answer and Case Study formats
- Everything in Capstone Ready
- Full Learning Academy — all 20 specialist study tools
- Oral exam tips and 16 practice scenarios
- Access across two consecutive exam intakes
- Ideal for candidates starting 3+ months out
- Priority email support
Not sure which plan? Email us — we'll help you choose.
Preparation is the cheapest insurance
The Capstone is expensive to sit — and even more expensive to re-sit.
| LTA re-sit fee | Amount (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Written Component 1 re-sit | AUD $412.50 |
| Written Component 2 re-sit | AUD $412.50 |
| Oral component re-sit | AUD $1,265 |
| Written re-marking (per component) | AUD $165 |
| Oral re-marking | AUD $330 |
Complete Preparation (AUD $779) costs less than a single oral re-sit (AUD $1,265 inc GST).
Preparation is the cheapest insurance you'll buy.
Start Complete PreparationLegal Training Australia published fees (inc GST), last reviewed July 2026. Fees are set by LTA and may change — see their website for current pricing. MARA Prep is not affiliated with LTA.
Frequently asked questions
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Questions? support@maraprep.com.au — we reply within one business day.