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

Passed 2 out of 3 along with tort being cancelled. 43% in equity bearing in mind I got 78% in my university final year exam last May. Anyone any tips for equity what am I missing?

jewels652 wrote: »

Pm with your email and I can send you the notes I used for equity. I passed equity with 65 my first time. I can also give you a few tips and guide you through your studies if you want.

The exams are very hard they take a lot physically and mentally. When stressed I always said to myself they are hard but not impossible that’s what kept me going. So keep it up you’ll get there.
Best of luck

I know people here mentioned they didn’t like Law Hero’s notes, but in a case where you got 28% previously I think Law Hero’s notes would really help you. They’re concise and if you learn them off by heart you will be able to pass! I didn’t use them for equity but saw them for other subjects and they are very exam focused

jewels652 wrote: »

Pm with your email and I can send you the notes I used for equity. I passed equity with 65 my first time. I can also give you a few tips and guide you through your studies if you want.

The exams are very hard they take a lot physically and mentally. When stressed I always said to myself they are hard but not impossible that’s what kept me going. So keep it up you’ll get there.
Best of luck

Hi, just wondering if I could possibly get these notes too, I was under the impression I did well in the exam and my result tells a different story!! Would love to cross reference with my own notes to make sure I'm not way off!

L.E.D wrote: »

Hi, just wondering if I could possibly get these notes too, I was under the impression I did well in the exam and my result tells a different story!! Would love to cross reference with my own notes to make sure I'm not way off!

Yes absolutely I’ll be happy to help. Pm your email

Pc_law wrote: »

This has probably been asked before, but does the percentage mark you get in your FE-1 matter when applying for traineeships? Or is just passing them enough?

Generally no, firms aren't concerned with fe1 grades- just that you pass them by your start date obviously! Many receive their offer before completing all 8, or before even commencing

Any idea when we can sit the postponed Tort exam? I have the other 7 passed now so would really like to get it over and done with.

Thanks

Hey does anyone have a kings inns exam grid for criminal law?

I'm happy to trade for notes etc.

I have all the other topics, criminal is just amiss!

JCreaghy wrote: »

This is probably the wrong forum to post on but does anyone know if it's appropriate to just email firms left, right and centre personalised CV and cover letters?

AI have 7 passed and I'm currently waiting for the rescheduled date for EU. At this rate I know I'm not going to get into a big firm due to the amount of automated responses I got in the past and the current crisis we are facing. So I guess I'm just wondering how people are tackling the whole training contract issue.

Was kinda wondering the same thing, In a similar position to you. Suppose there’s no point for another month or so anyways imo.

Coulter97 wrote: »

I doubt many if any small firms will be taking on trainees right now due to the uncertainty and cash flow issues brought by the crisis. And that's going to last a few years. The big firms always need trainees, so they'll still be hiring but probably in smaller numbers and perhaps some deferrals.

Always seemed a bit crazy to me that people would have almost completed their Fe-1's without having a TC lined up. There's no guarantee of getting one and you might have spent years trying to get the exams done.

Dunno what I’ll do, is there any sector who’d welcome someone with a law degree and fe1s completed does anyone know.

Apologies in advance, there is probably a more appropriate forum but I heard some 2020 trainee intakes were being postponed due to the virus - can anyone shed any light on this or possible knock on effect on 2021 contacts?

Hi all, sharing in the frustration of everyone waiting for word on the EU/Tort rescheduling.

I was hoping for some advice. My intention was to sit the FE1s in two sittings of four, I passed the first lot in October and the second lot in March included tort. I passed the three I was able to sit in March, and now face the prospect of sitting one single FE1 for the first time. Can anyone advise how long it would take to study for tort by itself? I’m only experienced juggling four which I devoted 8 weeks study to, so two weeks per topic. Would it require two weeks to pass by itself? I’m thinking with just the one subject to focus on it could take even just a week? I was very comfortable with tort and spent a lot of time on it, so to say I was disappointed in the cancellation would be an understatement. Any advice much appreciated and if anyone needs any materials or tips for the other exams drop me a message and I’ll see what I can get for you!

Thanks

Once you pass all 8 FE-1's... what are you supposed to do next? Are the firm supposed to send you documents, are you supposed to contact the Law Society or do they send you a letter?

JCreaghy wrote: »

This is probably the wrong forum to post on but does anyone know if it's appropriate to just email firms left, right and centre personalised CV and cover letters?

AI have 7 passed and I'm currently waiting for the rescheduled date for EU. At this rate I know I'm not going to get into a big firm due to the amount of automated responses I got in the past and the current crisis we are facing. So I guess I'm just wondering how people are tackling the whole training contract issue.

Hi - I'd recommend trying to talk to their recruiters or HR departments on Linkedin. Connect with them and send a message. That way you know who you are dealing with and know that its been read. Ask if you can send them your CV and they will then have a face to the name also. Its more personalised.

lawhelp123 wrote: »

Sorry to hijack but not sure where else to ask this

Depending on Friday's results I may have now passed all 8 FE1s. The thing is though that in the 2 years its taken me to do them I've come to the conclusion that I would probably rather qualify as a Barrister than a Solicitor. So with all the uncertainty around training contracts etc atm I'm strongly considering taking the plunge and just signing up for the King's Inns entrance exams this summer (or whenever they happen)

Just wondering if anyone knows if any allowance is made by King's Inns if you've already passed the FE1s? I'm assuming realistically that you still need to sit those subjects again anyway

Thanks!

Its crazy to me the amount of people on here discouraging people from their dreams. They hardly have another persons best interest at heart - its as if they are afraid someone else will succeed while they are struggling. If this is what you want to do - go ahead and make it happen. and regardless of the job situation you will have a qualification to be proud of - a result of your hard work. To be honest naysayers make me work even harder. Anyway follow your dreams and who cares what anyone else thinks!!!


and to answer your question - no allowance for FE1s but you will have the experience sitting high pressure exams so it will stand to you.