The CLARB website offers a number of exam resources to help candidates better understand what to expect on each section of the LARE.
The following resources are free unless otherwise indicated:
- Exam candidates who have questions regarding the LARE process, procedures or exam resources should email the CLARB Examination Department at exams@clarb.org.
- Step-by-Step Guide This guide covers everything you need to know from how to apply for the exam, tips for preparation and even includes free sample problems (with solutions) to help you better understand the subject matter tests on all sections of the LARE
- LARE Orientation Guide: This guide contains important information about taking all sections of the LARE, including:
- what materials to bring to the exam site
- exam structure and content
- information that may appear in items on the exam
- testing schedule
- frequently asked questions
- zoning code and design standards that candidates use for the graphic sections of the LARE
- Rules of Conduct for taking the exam
- LARE Reference Manual: This manual is now available as part of the LARE Orientation Guide (see above). The LARE Reference Manual contains the zoning code and design standards that candidates are to use only for the graphic sections of the LARE.
- Study Reference List: Prepared by the CLARB Examination Committee, this list contains three-to-five references per section of the LARE that exam candidates may use as they prepare for the exam.
- Sample Vignettes for
both graphic sections of the LARE are available for download. Two
sample solutions are available for each of the vignette problems.