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

LawStudent999 · 08-10-2020 12:22AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

Genuinely hope you step on a piece of Lego

JayFE1 · 08-10-2020 12:24AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

Mate, the absolute irony of telling people to grow up when you’re being childish as childish can be. I can picture you in school putting your hand up - “Miss, the student up front missed the spelling test on Friday.” and then storming out of the class saying “Well, I had to do mine”! You’re having a right ‘mare.

milktray22 · 08-10-2020 12:25AM

Lallers96 wrote: »

Read the room.

So you're saying our problems aren't real problems?? Oh do you know what you're not even worth conversing with.

But yet you replied

shaunadennyham · 08-10-2020 12:26AM

milktray22 wrote: »

But yet you replied

@mods I genuinely think this person is a troll account

Hazel774 · 08-10-2020 12:37AM

milktray22 wrote: »

But yet you replied

Lol it's clear you're the one who needs to grow up
But I'm glad you saw the light and deleted your original post

IgoPAP · 08-10-2020 03:47AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

This is literally a Law Society owned psy-op account attempting to concern troll.

Ignore.

rebuke · 08-10-2020 07:04AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

So your logic is literally why should we be trying to change anything because it may have been different and more arduous for the people before us? Brb just throwing my laptop in the bin and getting out my quill and paper as it’s unfair on the people from the 1800s

CoconutHeadMia · 08-10-2020 08:01AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

Shut up you ham

dobby896 · 08-10-2020 08:04AM

milktray22 wrote: »

Every day people here moan and complain about the law society when there are people out there with real problems. The exams will take place eventually. Just get on with it. No one should be allowed an exemption or a pass without sitting an exam (whenever that may be). Why give exemptions when others have struggled to pass. Grow up

It's a forum dedicated to FE1 discussion, it's not as if we are all posting in forums about other issues people are currently having complaining about the FE1s etc. What a lousy comment, give people a break.

LawExams 2020 · 08-10-2020 08:25AM

IgoPAP wrote: »

This is literally a Law Society owned psy-op account attempting to concern troll.

Ignore.

A person can disagree with you without being a troll. Now, maybe they are trying to stir tempers, or maybe they genuinely mean what they say.

There’s a terrible “fingers in the ears” syndrome affecting too many people today. Never wanting to hear or listen to anything that goes against their own rigid options or beliefs.

You won’t be able to cry troll in a courtroom or in the office.

People seem to have lost the run of themselves a good bit on this thread, understandable given the frustrations, but it’s beginning to come across a bit juvenile.

The legal profession is notoriously stressful. I’ve worked in it for a decade and seen firsthand the stress involved. You have to be able to deal with that stress in a constructive manner or it will see you out at the age of 40.

All this nonsense is not even going to be in the top 100 most stressful moments of your legal career. You’ll probably look back at it fondly.

I’m out of a job myself due to the Law Soc’s ineptitude, so believe me when I say that I understand the frustrations of all posting on here.

The Law Soc may be more amenable to giving refunds to people who are finding it all too much for this sitting, especially given how they’ve cocked it up. Something to consider for those who can afford to push them out until March 2021.

Law20213 · 08-10-2020 09:42AM

LawExams 2020 wrote: »

A person can disagree with you without being a troll. Now, maybe they are trying to stir tempers, or maybe they genuinely mean what they say.

There’s a terrible “fingers in the ears” syndrome affecting too many people today. Never wanting to hear or listen to anything that goes against their own rigid options or beliefs.

You won’t be able to cry troll in a courtroom or in the office.

People seem to have lost the run of themselves a good bit on this thread, understandable given the frustrations, but it’s beginning to come across a bit juvenile.

The legal profession is notoriously stressful. I’ve worked in it for a decade and seen firsthand the stress involved. You have to be able to deal with that stress in a constructive manner or it will see you out at the age of 40.

All this nonsense is not even going to be in the top 100 most stressful moments of your legal career. You’ll probably look back at it fondly.

I’m out of a job myself due to the Law Soc’s ineptitude, so believe me when I say that I understand the frustrations of all posting on here.

The Law Soc may be more amenable to giving refunds to people who are finding it all too much for this sitting, especially given how they’ve cocked it up. Something to consider for those who can afford to push them out until March 2021.

If you’ve been in the profession for a decade why are you even commenting on this forum? Are you looking for some study tips or info on the exams? You ain’t got any pearls of wisdom to pass on here!Don’t be so condescending.

Cancelled and delayed FE1’s are the most stressful issues us candidates have going on in our lives on top of the global pandemic!! Your not the only one out of work here and broke paying for exams!!!People will lose jobs over these exams if this uncertainty continues!!!

I don’t know if the society would grant exemptions....I’m more than halfway on my fe1s but i wouldn’t be grudge or deny another person of an exemption

Wonderstruck · 08-10-2020 09:49AM

Law20213 wrote: »

If you’ve been in the profession for a decade why are you even commenting on this forum? Are you looking for some study tips or info on the exams? You ain’t got any pearls of wisdom to pass on here!Don’t be so condescending.

Cancelled and delayed FE1’s are the most stressful issues us candidates have going on in our lives on top of the global pandemic!! Your not the only one out of work here and broke paying for exams!!!People will lose jobs over these exams if this uncertainty continues!!!

I don’t know if the society would grant exemptions....I’m more than halfway on my fe1s but i wouldn’t be grudge or deny another person of an exemption

I don't see the issue with someone who isn't sitting the FE1s right now commenting here?

The way this thread is going we are all gonna end up on that instagram page again

Lallers96 · 08-10-2020 09:54AM

Wonderstruck wrote: »

I don't see the issue with someone who isn't sitting the FE1s right now commenting here?

The way this thread is going we are all gonna end up on that instagram page again

Which instagram page? I wouldn't mind not using boards.ie it's always been toxic and an ancient site to have to visit

Law20213 · 08-10-2020 09:58AM

Wonderstruck wrote: »

I don't see the issue with someone who isn't sitting the FE1s right now commenting here?

The way this thread is going we are all gonna end up on that instagram page again

I think your misunderstanding the above if your not sitting the exams and you do have some advice,tips for other candidates sure post away help others out!!!

But stirring the pot and genuinely being condescending on this isn’t going to help people on this forum!

If your bored and got nothing better else to do go comment on the journal you’ll get plenty of fire there!

LawExams 2020 · 08-10-2020 10:16AM

Law20213 wrote: »

If you’ve been in the profession for a decade why are you even commenting on this forum? Are you looking for some study tips or info on the exams? You ain’t got any pearls of wisdom to pass on here!Don’t be so condescending.

Cancelled and delayed FE1’s are the most stressful issues us candidates have going on in our lives on top of the global pandemic!! Your not the only one out of work here and broke paying for exams!!!People will lose jobs over these exams if this uncertainty continues!!!

I don’t know if the society would grant exemptions....I’m more than halfway on my fe1s but i wouldn’t be grudge or deny another person of an exemption

What a needlessly aggressive reply.

I’ve been working as a legal executive for the last decade and I am now sitting the exams. I have a few left to sit and should be doing them now if not for the choke hold the Law Soc have on entry into the profession and their general reluctance to be in any way progressive.

My reply wasn’t condescending, I’m simply stating facts. Working as a solicitor and barrister are high stress jobs. Any one who has spent any length of time working in a law office will have seen that stress play out. The stress you’re experiencing now is going to pale in comparison, so yes, you do need to learn how to deal with it.

I do agree that the carry on of the Law Soc has been a disgrace. They had ample time to get a plan b in place. The October exams should not have been cancelled. If they can’t handle the numbers then perhaps they should not be the only organisation facilitating access to the FE1s.

Again, someone pointing out something you may not want to hear does not mean they are stirring the pot.

john_fe12020 · 08-10-2020 10:22AM

LawExams 2020 wrote: »

What a needlessly aggressive reply.

I do agree that the carry on of the Law Soc has been a disgrace. They had ample time to get a plan b in place. The October exams should not have been cancelled. If they can’t handle the numbers then perhaps they should not be the only organisation facilitating access to the FE1s.

Imagine how quickly the Law Soc would have to take their finger out in order to match a competent competing organisation or company providing training, FE1s etc! Would be gas to watch the Law Soc fall over themselves in shock if that ever happened

EmmaO94 · 08-10-2020 10:28AM

LawExams 2020 wrote: »

What a needlessly aggressive reply.

I’ve been working as a legal executive for the last decade and I am now sitting the exams. I have a few left to sit and should be doing them now if not for the choke hold the Law Soc have on entry into the profession and their general reluctance to be in any way progressive.

My reply wasn’t condescending, I’m simply stating facts. Working as a solicitor and barrister are high stress jobs. Any one who has spent any length of time working in a law office will have seen that stress play out. The stress you’re experiencing now is going to pale in comparison, so yes, you do need to learn how to deal with it.

I do agree that the carry on of the Law Soc has been a disgrace. They had ample time to get a plan b in place. The October exams should not have been cancelled. If they can’t handle the numbers then perhaps they should not be the only organisation facilitating access to the FE1s.

Again, someone pointing out something you may not want to hear does not mean they are stirring the pot.

Sooo you're allowed to complain about the Law Soc, but when other people do it it's 'juvenile' ? I think people are totally justified in their frustrations re the law society's [mis]handling of this situation and I don't begrudge them venting on here. This is an extremely stressful situation nevermind the everyday worries about Covid so I think it's best to lay off people and remember we're all in this together.

LawExams 2020 · 08-10-2020 10:32AM

john_fe12020 wrote: »

Imagine how quickly the Law Soc would have to take their finger out in order to match a competent competing organisation or company providing training, FE1s etc! Would be gas to watch the Law Soc fall over themselves in shock if that ever happened

Ha! Yeah, it might actually wake them up! Other professional organisations have been able to cope without issue and people have been able to sit exams etc. so there really isn’t any excuse.

I’ve written to the Competition Authority on it, but I can’t imagine anything will come from it.

LawExams 2020 · 08-10-2020 10:36AM

EmmaO94 wrote: »

Sooo you're allowed to complain about the Law Soc, but when other people do it it's 'juvenile' ? I think people are totally justified in their frustrations re the law society's [mis]handling of this situation and I don't begrudge them venting on here. This is an extremely stressful situation nevermind the everyday worries about Covid so I think it's best to lay off people and remember we're all in this together.

Emma, I never said people couldn’t complain? I said people are losing the run of themselves a bit.

I agree entirely that it’s stressful, and sure vent away, but when I read that people are crying in the toilets and needing therapy, well it’s alarming to read that people are coming so undone. People will be making themselves sick from stress, and I don’t think anyone wants to see that happen.

shaunadennyham · 08-10-2020 10:41AM

LawExams 2020 wrote: »

Emma, I never said people couldn’t complain? I said people are losing the run of themselves a bit.

I agree entirely that it’s stressful, and sure vent away, but when I read that people are crying in the toilets and needing therapy, well it’s alarming to read that people are coming so undone. People will be making themselves sick from stress, and I don’t think anyone wants to see that happen.

So you think the solution is to tell people to stop being so upset and think of all the future stress that is to come? Surely it’s a good thing that people are being open about the stress that they’re feeling and how they’re dealing with it. It’s ok not to be ok. Telling people to man up is an outdated model of thinking and I do hope you wouldn’t treat your underlings in work with such a callous manner.

EmmaO94 · 08-10-2020 10:43AM

LawExams 2020 wrote: »

Emma, I never said people couldn’t complain? I said people are losing the run of themselves a bit.

I agree entirely that it’s stressful, and sure vent away, but when I read that people are crying in the toilets and needing therapy, well it’s alarming to read that people are coming so undone. People will be making themselves sick from stress, and I don’t think anyone wants to see that happen.

People deal with stress in different ways - who are we to judge. We don't know what else is going on in their lives, and this whole debacle could prove very overwhelming. Think it's better to lift each other up and acknowledge the stress this has caused rather than be condescending (this may not have been your intention but it's how your comments have come across unfortunately).

ruby1998 · 08-10-2020 10:45AM

God forbid anyone shows that they’re vulnerable. Yep I did cry yesterday in work, no need to make me feel like an egit for it. You seem to be suggesting that it is alarming in the sense that it is an over reaction. God give people a break, the uncertainty is stressful and we are not robots.

bazu · 08-10-2020 10:52AM

Probably a dumb question, but would anyone here know if we can apply for both the Solicitor Traineeship Programme and the corresponding summer internship to fall back on? In relation to the bigger firms that is I suppose.

Or is it sort of expected that you apply to one or the other?

maggie95 · 08-10-2020 10:59AM

bazu wrote: »

Probably a dumb question, but would anyone here know if we can apply for both the Solicitor Traineeship Programme and the corresponding summer internship to fall back on? In relation to the bigger firms that is I suppose.

Or is it sort of expected that you apply to one or the other?

I see no reason you wouldn't be able to apply to both! For most large commercial firms the traineeship applications will be decided before the summer internship applications even open. Other people might have a different experience with specific firms but from my experience, you can apply to both!

shaunadennyham · 08-10-2020 11:00AM

bazu wrote: »

Probably a dumb question, but would anyone here know if we can apply for both the Solicitor Traineeship Programme and the corresponding summer internship to fall back on? In relation to the bigger firms that is I suppose.

Or is it sort of expected that you apply to one or the other?

You can absolutely do both.

IgoPAP · 08-10-2020 11:19AM

bazu wrote: »

Probably a dumb question, but would anyone here know if we can apply for both the Solicitor Traineeship Programme and the corresponding summer internship to fall back on? In relation to the bigger firms that is I suppose.

Or is it sort of expected that you apply to one or the other?

I'm not sure why people are saying that it's completely fine. I've already seen some firms mention on their website that you can only apply for one or the other.

Law20213 · 08-10-2020 11:24AM

bazu wrote: »

Probably a dumb question, but would anyone here know if we can apply for both the Solicitor Traineeship Programme and the corresponding summer internship to fall back on? In relation to the bigger firms that is I suppose.

Or is it sort of expected that you apply to one or the other?

It’s varies depending on the firm always check the FAQ’s section should mention whether it’s possible or not

fe1student2803 · 08-10-2020 11:26AM

Has anyone asked the Law Society if its possible the online exams could be held the first week of November?

rightytighty · 08-10-2020 11:27AM

Wondering if anyone in the judicial assistant competition asked when we’ll hear from them?

Olaboo1227 · 08-10-2020 11:29AM

Been reading this for months

Can I just say I can only speak for myself but I’ve spent the last 7 months working and saving leave for these exams.

I am studying into the middle of the night And on my lunch breaks and they cannot tell us if they’ll still be in less than a month! I need to get leave off work I’ve used almost all my annual leave already and had to keep cancelling. I need at least a week or two pre exams to prepare for my mental health I am struggling to sleep eat etc with the stress

It’s hard enough balancing work and study and it’s impractical to suggest we shouldn’t work as there’s such gaps between exam sittings and they’re expensive. I want clarity that they will be pushed back so I can inform work as this is affecting my employment and my mental health.

This treatment is so horrible and I don’t care how they manage to handle it but my main concern is when they will be and I don’t feel the notice is adequate if they are going ahead.

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