fe1 non law background

koskinen

I come from a non-law background. This september I am thinking of sitting 4 of the fe1 exams. I haven't started any study for them yet.is this possible to do?in anyone's experience what would be the best 4 to do starting off with no previous law experience?

on a different note. are there exemptions possible for the fe1s if for example someone studied a masters in criminal law?

thanks in advance for the help!

cashie88

Hey

i was having a similar debate with myself. i studied arts in college but as i matured my interest in law grew. I met the law co ordinator in GCC who said i had two options go on to do the FE1s straight away or do the Diploma in legal and practice. It took me about a week to decide but i decided to do the DLSP. Im grateful i did, though it is tough I think if i went straight to do the FE1s it would be a hundred times worse. My advice is do a similar course before you contemplate doing the FE1s.

Good luck!

chops018

I would suggest doing the FE1 prep courses.

Alternatively just buy second hand manuals and materials and study yourself, plenty of time if you are waiting until the October 2014 set.

If you have a Master's in Criminal Law you might pick things up in the other subjects fairly quick, especially since you have loads of time.

There are no exceptions, even those with a degree in law have to do all 8 FE1's.

Once you have a level 8 degree or higher you can apply to do these.

koskinen

hi thanks for the reply guys! in your experience which manuals are the best to buy and study for the fe1 exams:

independent college, griffith college or city college?

cheers!

marco.schirosi

good luck! even if you don't have a law background, you have lot of time, the prep courses would be suitable for you.