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

Tom Young

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bkm2020

nicolesd wrote: »

(someone posted this on the Facebook group)

Hi All,

Was just in contact with the law society,
The lady I was speaking with said if you’re not comfortable with sitting the exam online, write an email addressing the November FE1... email, stating you’re not comfortable sitting it online and you’ll rather have a physical sitting, they won’t be postponed till March so not to worry, they are just doing this to gather information and have alternatives for people who don’t want an online exam!
Hope this helps! And the email will be sent out shortly so no need to panic!

Has anyone emailed the LS stating these concerns or received a reply?

michaelot97

Has anybody got up to date property past papers?

Dliodoir2021

bozzer198 wrote: »

not sure what you mean, part 4 of the test for ostensible authority in the freeman and lockyer case no longer applies to ltds ,as ltds have the capacity to enter into any contract generally they see fit (s38) 2014 act gave unlimited capacity to ltds via the abolition of ultra vires, dno if this helps

Perfect, thanks so much! Sometimes you look over something so much you get confused. I didn’t know whether freeman applied to ltds at all basically. Cheers

bozzer198

Dliodoir2021 wrote: »

Company law - CORPORATE AUTHORITY

I know ltds have unlimited capacity but the board can change that, can they?

I know the difference between actual and ostensible but just wondering whether either of those really apply in relation to ltds?

not sure what you mean, part 4 of the test for ostensible authority in the freeman and lockyer case no longer applies to ltds ,as ltds have the capacity to enter into any contract generally they see fit (s38) 2014 act gave unlimited capacity to ltds via the abolition of ultra vires, dno if this helps

lsheehaneire

Would there really be an entire question on it ?

lawgrad49

Hey Guys,

Looking for an up to date Company Manual (PDF Version) if anyone wants to trade or sell, drop me a PM.

Recently passed Tort & EU in August sittings so have those up to date manuals to trade. Cheers!

Dliodoir2021

JayFE1 wrote: »

Tip for Constitutional: Aside from analysing papers, I’ve a gut feeling the Right to Die is coming up either next month or March. The Dying with Dignity Bill going through parliament and Gino Kenny has been in the media talking about it recently. It could be mixed with a referendum question too.

Euthanasia for under 12s soon to be legal in Holland too

JayFE1

Tip for Constitutional: Aside from analysing papers, I’ve a gut feeling the Right to Die is coming up either next month or March. The Dying with Dignity Bill going through parliament and Gino Kenny has been in the media talking about it recently. It could be mixed with a referendum question too.

FE1new

Hazel774 wrote: »

It will be the classic 6pm update so that we don't have the opportunity to ask any questions..

Sure its only 72hrs late....what's a few more really. Not like the want us to do this soon.

bozzer198

mariussulla1977 wrote: »

Hi Folks

Serious question here. Is it way too late to start studying now? Im down for Criminal, Equity and Contract. Trying to decide whether its doable now. I have good notes for the three but have done no study.

Would appreciate advice please.

i wouldnt think so if youve notes done up already imop ,but depends on the time you can give it

Hazel774

Deleted User wrote: »

STILL NO UPDATE ON MOCK EXAM?!!

It will be the classic 6pm update so that we don't have the opportunity to ask any questions..

[Deleted User]

STILL NO UPDATE ON MOCK EXAM?!!

Dliodoir2021

Company law - CORPORATE AUTHORITY

I know ltds have unlimited capacity but the board can change that, can they?

I know the difference between actual and ostensible but just wondering whether either of those really apply in relation to ltds?

dobby896

Dliodoir2021 wrote: »

For constitutional I’d be looking at emergency powers, bodily integrity (masks, vaccines, testing).

Yeah, S v HSE could also be worth a read re: deprivation of liberty and infectious diseases

dobby896

Aoibhin511 wrote: »

Also Corcoran v Garda commissioner, its about that eviction that turned into a riot a couple years back in roscommon or somewhere. Court said journalists can't use freedom of exp. to protect their sources.

Corcoran is v interesting as Simons J refers to some useful ECtHR case-law in relation to the motivation of the informant- JP is less likely to be successfully invoked if the motivation behind the informant's disclosure is not to inform the public (the informant here seemed to just want to warn other people who are privy to/partake in evictions)

Dliodoir2021

steveeq wrote: »

Thanks Guys. Plenty in both posts there to dig into. Thanks a million!

For constitutional I’d be looking at emergency powers, bodily integrity (masks, vaccines, testing).

Hate to say it and depends on examiner’s tolerance for her but consider the Gemma Doherty / John waters case.

The constitutional provisions concerning the Dáil could be another hot topic given the mess we had earlier in the year.

Look at what the leading Irish constitutional law academics have been writing in newspapers/twitter/blogs about these events and be able to form a critical viewpoint on it.

steveeq

Thanks Guys. Plenty in both posts there to dig into. Thanks a million!

Aoibhin511

steveeq wrote: »

Hi Guys,

looking for a steer on Constitutional. I'm clueless, and will still be come 3 weeks time, but just wondering if somebody would guide. When reading exam papers I am bamboozled. It seems like many chapters can be asked together (I'm not a person who believes all topics are separate, but Constitutional seems the worst). Now that Eoin Carolann is an SC, just wondering will he still have made the paper/be correcting it. His exam reports are more than useless IMO, and he can pluck a topic which hasn't been asked for ages (e.g. Art 45 in 2019). Any steer would be appreciated.

However, the one thing I note is that he does ask areas which would have been updated/litigated in the last 12 months. My material doesn't help in this regard, and just wondering does anybody know of an area that would have been in the spotlight in the last 12 months or so (unfortunately google is failing me).

Any help is appreciated.

Big case on fair procedures/natural justice this year - Damache v Minister for justice (same guy as DPP v Damache, they wanted to revoke his citizenship after all his shenanigans)
Also Corcoran v Garda commissioner, its about that eviction that turned into a riot a couple years back in roscommon or somewhere. Court said journalists can't use freedom of exp. to protect their sources.

both are easy to find on courts.ie and you'll probably find a few articles about them to since the backstories are semi juicy

Edit: there was also that big environment case at the end of the summer, SC said gov's climate plan sucks and wasn't specific enough. but refused to find an unenumerated right to a healthy environment in this case, but didn't entirely rule it our either.
Not quite sure what section this would fit into though

Jeremiah25

steveeq wrote: »

Hi Guys,

looking for a steer on Constitutional. I'm clueless, and will still be come 3 weeks time, but just wondering if somebody would guide. When reading exam papers I am bamboozled. It seems like many chapters can be asked together (I'm not a person who believes all topics are separate, but Constitutional seems the worst). Now that Eoin Carolann is an SC, just wondering will he still have made the paper/be correcting it. His exam reports are more than useless IMO, and he can pluck a topic which hasn't been asked for ages (e.g. Art 45 in 2019). Any steer would be appreciated.

However, the one thing I note is that he does ask areas which would have been updated/litigated in the last 12 months. My material doesn't help in this regard, and just wondering does anybody know of an area that would have been in the spotlight in the last 12 months or so (unfortunately google is failing me).

Any help is appreciated.

Gathered some of this from going over past papers, hopefully is of some help.

SOP - Every sitting since March 2012. Last paper was very SOP heavy.
Art 40.3 - Only missed 2 appearances since 2011 (March & October 2016)
Trial in Due Course - Very popular question, appeared 5 times in last 7 sittings but not in March.
FO Expreesion - Another very popular topic that did not appear last round.
Private Property - Appeared in the last 6 sittings.
Equality - Every second sitting since Oct 2018, no appearance in last paper, may be due a run.
Family/Education - No appearance in either 2019 paper but featured in March.
Religion - Featured twice in 2019 but did not appear in March.
Referanda/Reform - Featured twice in 2019 but not in March, has never gone more than one paper without appearance since 2012.
Cons. Interpretation - hasn't been up in last 3 sittings, never gone more than 3 without an appearance.
Sovereignty - hasn't been up in last 3 sittings, never gone more than 3 without an appearance.
President/AG - hasn't appeared in last 4 sittings, may be due a run.

I agree, finding cons. quite tricky too, really does appear to be the least repetitive subject in terms of questions asked, probably due to the volueme of material.

steveeq

Hi Guys,

looking for a steer on Constitutional. I'm clueless, and will still be come 3 weeks time, but just wondering if somebody would guide. When reading exam papers I am bamboozled. It seems like many chapters can be asked together (I'm not a person who believes all topics are separate, but Constitutional seems the worst). Now that Eoin Carolann is an SC, just wondering will he still have made the paper/be correcting it. His exam reports are more than useless IMO, and he can pluck a topic which hasn't been asked for ages (e.g. Art 45 in 2019). Any steer would be appreciated.

However, the one thing I note is that he does ask areas which would have been updated/litigated in the last 12 months. My material doesn't help in this regard, and just wondering does anybody know of an area that would have been in the spotlight in the last 12 months or so (unfortunately google is failing me).

Any help is appreciated.

Law20213

I would prefer a physical sitting but that’s just because of what I’m use to doing but I get that typed online exams may suit others

But to have options is all we need that way everybody is catered for.

IgoPAP

The whole "we can do a physical sitting" is a solution in search of a problem.

Most people are happy to do it remotely provided they have an option of writing the exam.

The LS should hire some of us as consultants. Heck I'll do it for free.

DFMCD190384

bkm2020 wrote: »

Same. Can deal with online if it is written

Me too.

bkm2020

Same. Can deal with online if it is written

[Deleted User]

nicolesd wrote: »

(someone posted this on the Facebook group)

Hi All,

Was just in contact with the law society,
The lady I was speaking with said if you’re not comfortable with sitting the exam online, write an email addressing the November FE1... email, stating you’re not comfortable sitting it online and you’ll rather have a physical sitting, they won’t be postponed till March so not to worry, they are just doing this to gather information and have alternatives for people who don’t want an online exam!
Hope this helps! And the email will be sent out shortly so no need to panic!

I’m ok with online but not typed! V stressful to throw this sudden format change at us so last minute imo

IgoPAP

How many people will pick the option of sitting a physical exam at some indeterminate period in some unlikely time in the near future?

Aoibhin511

Lawwww2020 wrote: »

Thank you! I got one too, but no info on whether we need to do anything to correct the issue...

nicolesd wrote: »

(someone posted this on the Facebook group)

Hi All,

Was just in contact with the law society,
The lady I was speaking with said if you’re not comfortable with sitting the exam online, write an email addressing the November FE1... email, stating you’re not comfortable sitting it online and you’ll rather have a physical sitting, they won’t be postponed till March so not to worry, they are just doing this to gather information and have alternatives for people who don’t want an online exam!
Hope this helps! And the email will be sent out shortly so no need to panic!

...interesting
wonder if they're trying to cut numbers to ease the pressure on the system

nicolesd

(someone posted this on the Facebook group)

Hi All,

Was just in contact with the law society,
The lady I was speaking with said if you’re not comfortable with sitting the exam online, write an email addressing the November FE1... email, stating you’re not comfortable sitting it online and you’ll rather have a physical sitting, they won’t be postponed till March so not to worry, they are just doing this to gather information and have alternatives for people who don’t want an online exam!
Hope this helps! And the email will be sent out shortly so no need to panic!

Hazel774

mariussulla1977 wrote: »

Hi Folks

Serious question here. Is it way too late to start studying now? Im down for Criminal, Equity and Contract. Trying to decide whether its doable now. I have good notes for the three but have done no study.

Would appreciate advice please.

I reckon if you have your notes made out you probably could do all 3... It depends on yourself and how you study, personally I'm still only finishing up my notes now and I will start to learn them off next week, that's just what works best for me as if I learn it too early I'll forget it. If you've only made your notes recently you probably already know a fair amount of the material.

You could focus on 2 of your subjects and then just study the third one to a lower standard, focusing on key cases and hope for the best on the day - you could get lucky with the paper

123456789j

Hey guys, would anyone have any equity materials they could pass on? Specifically looking for any typed notes, exam grid or most recent papers? Willing to swap some tort or criminal material. Would really assist as I’m running out of time to write notes!