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

Lovestolisten · 20-05-2020 05:15PM

Has anyone had a reply when they email fe1 section email?
I have emailed twice now over the past 2 months and no response.

user115 · 20-05-2020 05:41PM

Has anyone else not received the actual letter setting out results? I passed my last 2 and got results by logging in online but they still haven't sent out the letter to confirm this. Law society said when all 8 are done you get a letter confirming they have been all complete. I have received neither letter. Have other people received the letter and it's just me who hasn't got it?

I just really want the letter to put my mind at ease that they are all done.

lawd20 · 20-05-2020 08:38PM

Lovestolisten wrote: »

Has anyone had a reply when they email fe1 section email?
I have emailed twice now over the past 2 months and no response.

yeah I emailed last week about a general query and they got right back

Fe1newbie · 20-05-2020 09:45PM

Few nice people have messaged me with some advice for the exams, and a good few wondering had I sample answers....I don’t unfortunately and I don’t know where exactly I could get sample answers...does anyone know?
All I have is the manuals for 6 subjects and all reports that the examiners themselves write themselves I think? ‘Grids’ also, so I can pass them on if anyone needs em for exams ðŸ˜€ but no sample answers sorry.
One question I have is what exam would be considered the highest pass rate?
Thanks guys

Hamerzan Sickles · 20-05-2020 10:16PM

Fe1newbie wrote: »

One question I have is what exam would be considered the highest pass rate?
Thanks guys

EU law. It has an pass rate of around 80 per cent usually.

mmullen · 20-05-2020 10:33PM

Hamerzan Sickles wrote: »

EU law. It has an pass rate of around 80 per cent usually.

Property also has v high pass rate every year. Followed by criminal

rightytighty · 20-05-2020 10:37PM

Fe1newbie wrote: »

Few nice people have messaged me with some advice for the exams, and a good few wondering had I sample answers....I don’t unfortunately and I don’t know where exactly I could get sample answers...does anyone know?
All I have is the manuals for 6 subjects and all reports that the examiners themselves write themselves I think? ‘Grids’ also, so I can pass them on if anyone needs em for exams ðŸ˜€ but no sample answers sorry.
One question I have is what exam would be considered the highest pass rate?
Thanks guys

DM me your email and I’ll get sample answers to you!

Coulter97 · 20-05-2020 11:58PM

Does anyone have the stats of the pass rates for different subjects? I saw it around somewhere but can't find it anymore

LawStudent1234 · 21-05-2020 12:22AM

Just got my script for equity and the examiner added the marks wrong on the front page section of my exam booklet..... definitely worth rechecking yours if you’re on the fence guys

Pumpkinspice · 21-05-2020 09:04AM

Hi everyone! Sitting my first exams in October (hopefully!) and wanted to get thoughts on sitting EU, Property, Contract, Company and Equity together. A few posts back I read that tort, constitutional and EU are a no-no and ideally I'd like to do 5 this sitting.

Bex20 · 21-05-2020 09:24AM

Coulter97 wrote: »

Does anyone have the stats of the pass rates for different subjects? I saw it around somewhere but can't find it anymore

This is the one I have but not sure whether there is a more recent one..

lawgrad15 · 21-05-2020 10:13AM

Bex20 wrote: »

This is the one I have but not sure whether there is a more recent one..

Think that's the most recent one

Lealaw · 21-05-2020 10:39AM

Can anyone recommend where is best for getting the legislative sources to bring into the exam?

I'm looking to get the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 for contract and just want to make sure I get the correct ones. Thanks!

aideenc18 · 21-05-2020 10:58AM

Lealaw wrote: »

Can anyone recommend where is best for getting the legislative sources to bring into the exam?

I'm looking to get the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 for contract and just want to make sure I get the correct ones. Thanks!

The Office of the Public Works is where I used to get all of mine! You just ring up and order over the phone and they post them out to you

lawless11 · 21-05-2020 11:53AM

Pumpkinspice wrote: »

Hi everyone! Sitting my first exams in October (hopefully!) and wanted to get thoughts on sitting EU, Property, Contract, Company and Equity together. A few posts back I read that tort, constitutional and EU are a no-no and ideally I'd like to do 5 this sitting.

That was my first sitting and I did get these first time. I find that it was a good combination/overlap. Of course a lot of studying involved for 5 but sure you expect that.

Jeremiah25 · 21-05-2020 12:36PM

Anyone know if there is usually much variation between internal/external marking?

Decided to get my Cons. paper rechecked, last one I need in order to have all 8 passed, they'll hardly take that into account?

HU123 · 21-05-2020 12:53PM

Hi Everyone

Just wondering if anyone could confirm the when the October Fe1 sitting usually takes place is it the first two weeks of October?

Thanks !!

mmullen · 21-05-2020 01:33PM

HU123 wrote: »

Hi Everyone

Just wondering if anyone could confirm the when the October Fe1 sitting usually takes place is it the first two weeks of October?

Thanks !!

Yes they usually start early October, but obviously that isn’t a definite this year!

rightytighty · 21-05-2020 02:40PM

Of those who’ve requested them, have many people here been sent their scripts from the last sitting yet? How long after you requested it did it take? I’ve told the law society I want to see it before I pay for recheck and they said access requests can take upto 30 days?

Supermax1988 · 21-05-2020 03:09PM

rightytighty wrote: »

Of those who’ve requested them, have many people here been sent their scripts from the last sitting yet? How long after you requested it did it take? I’ve told the law society I want to see it before I pay for recheck and they said access requests can take upto 30 days?

Still haven't received mine. I emailed to follow up and they said they've received my request and it's being processed. I understand there's a fair amount of work in getting everyone's script photo copied, scanned and sent out but I think it's desperately unfair that some candidates were able to get their script before the re-check deadline while others weren't.

Coopie · 21-05-2020 06:33PM

Supermax1988 wrote: »

Still haven't received mine. I emailed to follow up and they said they've received my request and it's being processed. I understand there's a fair amount of work in getting everyone's script photo copied, scanned and sent out but I think it's desperately unfair that some candidates were able to get their script before the re-check deadline while others weren't.

I totally agree. Can we definitely not get a recheck at this stage?

CMUL · 21-05-2020 08:12PM

Still waiting on mine. Dont think anyone got theirs before the deadline. I'd say if majority of people didnt pay for recheck then they will accept late requests

DFMCD190384 · 21-05-2020 09:37PM

Hi all, I got my equity manuscript back. I have already applied and paid for a recheck. I noticed my paper had already been sent to the external examiner who gave me an extra mark over the internal examiner. Does this mean that there was no point in paying for a recheck? Who will the paper be rechecked by now? Or why was it even sent to the external examiner at this stage? Thanks everyone.

aideenc18 · 21-05-2020 09:49PM

DFMCD190384 wrote: »

Hi all, I got my equity manuscript back. I have already applied and paid for a recheck. I noticed my paper had already been sent to the external examiner who gave me an extra mark over the internal examiner. Does this mean that there was no point in paying for a recheck? Who will the paper be rechecked by now? Or why was it even sent to the external examiner at this stage? Thanks everyone.

I’m almost sure that a certain number of scripts are always sent to the external examiner after being marked by the internal just to make sure the same marking scheme is being followed/the papers are being marked correctly.

I’m not sure there’s much point paying for a recheck now as it’s the external examiner they’re sent to when appealed (open to correction on this!).

Aoibhin511 · 22-05-2020 12:57PM

Hey does anyone remember what came up in March in EU law? My exam grid only goes to October 19.
thanks

bobsyourbrief · 22-05-2020 02:46PM

I contacted the trainee section of the Law Society out of worry about the deadline (July 1st) to apply for my PPC1, they responded and told me to apply but note that I have 7/8 FE1s done (I don't recall being given notice by the Law Society to apply this way previously) and that, should I pass, it'll be approved on time.

I further contacted the trainee section again and was told early August is when the Tort/EU exams will be going ahead.
I don't want to take this as gospel, as other times I've contacted the offices they've told me there's no set date until they let us know - but that's probably the rough guideline.

A friend of mine has his professional entrance exams for accountancy and was told they'll be online - webcam on, mic on, screenshare with moderator, typed up exam. I'm going to presume this could be the route they're taking for the FE1s.

Coulter97 · 22-05-2020 03:21PM

bobsyourbrief wrote: »

I contacted the trainee section of the Law Society out of worry about the deadline (July 1st) to apply for my PPC1, they responded and told me to apply but note that I have 7/8 FE1s done (I don't recall being given notice by the Law Society to apply this way previously) and that, should I pass, it'll be approved on time.

I further contacted the trainee section again and was told early August is when the Tort/EU exams will be going ahead.
I don't want to take this as gospel, as other times I've contacted the offices they've told me there's no set date until they let us know - but that's probably the rough guideline.

A friend of mine has his professional entrance exams for accountancy and was told they'll be online - webcam on, mic on, screenshare with moderator, typed up exam. I'm going to presume this could be the route they're taking for the FE1s.

The next sitting is in October - far past stage 5 in August. Why would exams need to be online at all? It creates additional headaches.

bobsyourbrief · 22-05-2020 03:27PM

Coulter97 wrote: »

The next sitting is in October - far past stage 5 in August. Why would exams need to be online at all? It creates additional headaches.

I’m referring to the EU/Tort resit regarding those who intend to take it. I’ve been told by the Law Society that it will be in early August.

I’m presuming on the basis of probabilities, and what I’ve been told from other fields similar to what we’re undertaking, that’s the method they’ll be taking their rearranged exams in.

milktray22 · 22-05-2020 06:33PM

August 11th Tort

August 13th EU

Law Society Website

lawgrad15 · 22-05-2020 06:58PM

milktray22 wrote: »

August 11th Tort

August 13th EU

Law Society Website

Thanks for sharing that information! An email telling us the dates would not have gone amiss.

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