FE1 Exam Thread (Read 1st post!) NOTICE: YOU MAY SWAP EXAM GRIDS

yournerd · 04-05-2018 08:17AM

Failed one

illy.m · 04-05-2018 08:20AM

40 mins left for those sitting and waiting in work/abroad etc. Good luck to everyone!

Leraf · 04-05-2018 08:20AM

yournerd wrote: »

Failed one

You can resit try not to be too disheartened.

Lumi77 · 04-05-2018 08:23AM

same here but I told everyone in work to stay away from me until I have results !!!

vid36 · 04-05-2018 08:37AM

Got Consitutional and failed Tort so stuck in limbo for another year.Not unexpected to be honest given the fact the paper didn't go my way.
For those considering recheck , I was brought up from 43 to 50 in a Company recheck previously. It does happen .

ArthurDayne · 04-05-2018 08:43AM

Anyone have any experience of how the top 5/6 firms deal with failing an FE1 prior to starting Blackhall?

I've failed one and I'm just trying to somehow convince myself there is still a chance they will keep me on . . .

joedubs · 04-05-2018 08:47AM

ArthurDayne wrote: »

Anyone have any experience of how the top 5/6 firms deal with failing an FE1 prior to starting Blackhall?

I've failed one and I'm just trying to somehow convince myself there is still a chance they will keep me on . . .

Two things to consider - which firm it is and how many times have you sat it? Some firms like A&L have a 3 sitting rule. But I've definitely heard people failing a couple of times with others!

Tony_TwoLegs · 04-05-2018 08:50AM

ArthurDayne wrote: »

Anyone have any experience of how the top 5/6 firms deal with failing an FE1 prior to starting Blackhall?

I've failed one and I'm just trying to somehow convince myself there is still a chance they will keep me on . . .

Due to start in September or 2019?
If 2019 you'll be fine.
Otherwise, you'll find in your contract they can terminate the agreement as you didn't keep your end of the deal.
If they're unsympathetic.... you're better off not working for them. It doesn't reflect well on their ethos.

legallywrecked · 04-05-2018 09:03AM

Best of luck today everyone! Would someone mind posting the october dates from the new form if you have a chance? I can’t get in online so i’m waiting until i go home later but eager to block off the leave in work for the next round. Thanks!

LucBetton · 04-05-2018 09:06AM

Does anyone know the range you should be in before you think of getting a recheck?

Asking for a friend

L124 · 04-05-2018 09:07AM

Best of luck everyone!!

Just wondering if anyone would be able to send me the October exam schedule please?

joedubs · 04-05-2018 09:09AM

hey guys passed my final one! (on my 4th sitting) somehow managed to fail in my third sitting even though I only had 2 to do!

the forum has been sooo supportive - so thanks! and good luck everyone!

Tony_TwoLegs · 04-05-2018 09:11AM

LucBetton wrote: »

Does anyone know the range you should be in before you think of getting a recheck?

Asking for a friend

Everyone be mindful..... a recheck is NOT a remarking. It's seeing did the examiner calculate the marks in the margin correctly. This is what I have been told anyways. Be hesitant about forking out 120 euros.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 04-05-2018 09:14AM

Guys I'm in shock. After 6 sittings and 21 exams I have finally passed my final FE1! Thanks to all in this forum for the support and tips. I nearly gave up before and it was people here who stopped me. Commiserations to all who didn't pass but there's always next time and if I can do it anyone can! ðŸ˜Š

curlyheadedfck · 04-05-2018 09:15AM

Anyone else fail Company? I thought I did amazing in it and got 42..

Lumi77 · 04-05-2018 09:17AM

I have passed my last one being my 3rd sitting in total for all 8.
I want to thank this board for all the support and help to all of you.
All I can say is possible, head up, dont give up, keep going at it no matter what, no excuses.
I have done it with two kids single mam of two and working full time.
I ll be staying on this and if any of you need guidance ill be happy to help.

Teamhrach · 04-05-2018 09:23AM

October Sitting

Tuesday 02 October Tort
Wednesday 03 October Company Law
Thursday 04 October Constitutional Law
Friday 05 October Contract
Monday 08 October Criminal Law
Tuesday 09 October Law of Property
Wednesday 10 October EU Law
Thursday 11 October Equity

Gunslinger92 · 04-05-2018 09:26AM

I passed that bitch of a tort exam!!

ArthurDayne · 04-05-2018 09:27AM

Tony_TwoLegs wrote: »

Due to start in September or 2019?
If 2019 you'll be fine.
Otherwise, you'll find in your contract they can terminate the agreement as you didn't keep your end of the deal.
If they're unsympathetic.... you're better off not working for them. It doesn't reflect well on their ethos.

Yea due to start September and this was my third sitting. I reckon it's game over. I'm drafting up an email to them now. So heartbreaking to have gone through a degree, masters, all the work experience and interview processes -- only to fail one of the glorified memory tests and have it all thrown in the dirt.

L124 · 04-05-2018 09:30AM

ArthurDayne wrote: »

Yea due to start September and this was my third sitting. I reckon it's game over. I'm drafting up an email to them now. So heartbreaking to have gone through a degree, masters, all the work experience and interview processes -- only to fail one of the glorified memory tests and have it all thrown in the dirt.

Maybe because it’s just one exam you failed they may be lenient! Fingers crossed for you!

tommyq94 · 04-05-2018 09:34AM

Magic 3 (Criminal, Tort, and Property) passed in first sitting - with no Law degree!
Happy enough considering they were my first exams i have taken in Law.

Just putting it out there to those considering doing it without an LLB that it can be done if you put the hours in!

Hope everyone got what they wanted!

castle123 · 04-05-2018 09:37AM

Anyone else fail that Equity exam thinking that they passed? It was my last one. Absolutely devastated

Tony_TwoLegs · 04-05-2018 09:38AM

ArthurDayne wrote: »

Tony_TwoLegs wrote: »

Due to start in September or 2019?
If 2019 you'll be fine.
Otherwise, you'll find in your contract they can terminate the agreement as you didn't keep your end of the deal.
If they're unsympathetic.... you're better off not working for them. It doesn't reflect well on their ethos.

Yea due to start September and this was my third sitting. I reckon it's game over. I'm drafting up an email to them now. So heartbreaking to have gone through a degree, masters, all the work experience and interview processes -- only to fail one of the glorified memory tests and have it all thrown in the dirt.

Well at least recheck it. I've been on the exact same route as you, albeit 2 left to sit, and find a 2019 contract.
You found a contract once. You'll find one again later this yr.
Don't be in any rush in any event. Enjoy your year off if it comes to it. Life isn't all about slogging your guts out for large firms.

Tony_TwoLegs · 04-05-2018 09:41AM

castle123 wrote: »

Anyone else fail that Equity exam thinking that they passed? It was my last one. Absolutely devastated

I failed it THREE times. Passed today with 50% in my forth sitting.
She was obviously sick of seeing my handwriting.
The 50euro note inside the booklet may have helped too.
(Joke)

Louisekeegan · 04-05-2018 09:42AM

castle123 wrote: »

Anyone else fail that Equity exam thinking that they passed? It was my last one. Absolutely devastated

So thought I passed...only one I failed

frankiejoepat · 04-05-2018 09:43AM

Lumi77 wrote: »

I have passed my last one being my 3rd sitting in total for all 8.
I want to thank this board for all the support and help to all of you.
All I can say is possible, head up, dont give up, keep going at it no matter what, no excuses.
I have done it with two kids single mam of two and working full time.
I ll be staying on this and if any of you need guidance ill be happy to help.

Brilliant. Well done. What a credit to your kids! I passed four... four more to come now.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 04-05-2018 09:51AM

ArthurDayne wrote: »

Yea due to start September and this was my third sitting. I reckon it's game over. I'm drafting up an email to them now. So heartbreaking to have gone through a degree, masters, all the work experience and interview processes -- only to fail one of the glorified memory tests and have it all thrown in the dirt.

I wouldn't give up just yet. I've heard very few stories of people being losing their contracts for failing. If you want to PM me which firm it is I can tell you what I know of them but I know a lot more good stories than bad.

Blazedup · 04-05-2018 10:00AM

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Guys I'm in shock. After 6 sittings and 21 exams I have finally passed my final FE1! Thanks to all in this forum for the support and tips. I nearly gave up before and it was people here who stopped me. Commiserations to all who didn't pass but there's always next time and if I can do it anyone can! &#55357;&#56842;

RESPECT

Blazedup · 04-05-2018 10:05AM

6-0
2 Sittings
Cons / EU - OCT, 2018
No T/C
Target - PP1 SEPT 2019

ArthurDayne · 04-05-2018 10:09AM

castle123 wrote: »

Anyone else fail that Equity exam thinking that they passed? It was my last one. Absolutely devastated

Equity is a recurring banana skin for a lot of people. I know a few guys (including myself) who have failed it a couple of times while loads of others find it one of the easiest. My understanding is that the note questions are marked particularly hard and should be avoided if possible. After that I really don't know. I've passed 7 of these bloody things now and Equity has somehow just become my Everest.

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