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

Gunslinger92 · 22-03-2019 3:49pm

Well done all on surviving another sitting!!

Dsalmon91 · 22-03-2019 4:23pm

Just wondering what came up on the EU paper?

nmurphy1441 · 22-03-2019 5:02pm

LawStudent2018 wrote: »

It's not to do with implied terms. Investors compensation scheme vs west brom building society is the test for interpretation of contracts.

This is why I didn’t do the question ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚

Supermax1988 · 22-03-2019 10:30pm

Dsalmon91 wrote: »

Just wondering what came up on the EU paper?

Just going from memory so order could be off:

1. Essay on Institutions
2. Direct Effect/MS Liability PQ
3. Judicial Review Essay
4. FMG PQ on Art 34
5. FM Workers Art 45 PQ
6. Essay on Human Rights? (I barely skimmed that question so open to correction)
7. Case Notes
8. Mergers Essay

holliek · 23-03-2019 6:47pm

nmurphy1441 wrote: »

This is why I didn’t do the question ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚

Damn I wrote about implied and express terms!

Lostudent · 25-03-2019 11:33am

Maybe a premature question, but if you've passed what will (hopefully) be the last FE1 - what next? Do you need to contact the Law Society and request a PPC1 application pack or do they include whatever you need when you get your successful results? The Law Society website just refers to an application pack being available but doesn't indicate how or when you need to get this.

More importantly, what kind of owl delivers the acceptance letter?

laoch na mona · 25-03-2019 3:05pm

Hi, looking for some advice I'm thinking of sitting the FE1s, would it be worth my while doing an llm first? I'm working abroad at the moment and would have a chance to do an LMM in EU/international law, would it be worth while doing the LLM first and putting the FE1s off for an extra year

nimcdona · 25-03-2019 7:43pm

Hi if anyone has done any prep courses for the fe1's just wondering could you send me a message? Didn't do law so thinking i'll do a prep course for the next sitting Thanks

Jennifermc91 · 26-03-2019 12:10am

Hi all,

Would someone be able to pm me with some advice about prep courses for the fe1 exams. Hoping to do my first sitting in the Autumn, my undergrad is in business as opposed to law so any advice would be much appreciated from this perspective as I feel like I am in the monitory! Thanks

BasedHobbes · 26-03-2019 12:45am

Anyone else on edge waiting for their results? TC is due to start in May. Can’t believe this 6 week wait. Ridiculous.

Jimdtug1 · 26-03-2019 1:14pm

I presume i'm clutching at straws here but does anybody have any knowledge on whether the examiners look at the candidates examination profile as a whole when giving final results?
I sat my final three this year - confident i passed two and am on the fence with the final one. Would an examiner have the ability to know that if he gave me 50% instead of 48% it would get me over the edge?

bigtophat13 · 27-03-2019 2:21am

BasedHobbes wrote: »

Anyone else on edge waiting for their results? TC is due to start in May. Can’t believe this 6 week wait. Ridiculous.

I'm starting next week, if things are gone south May 3rd I have to pack my things up and leave

you have my sympathy and my empathy.

bigtophat13 · 27-03-2019 2:26am

Jimdtug1 wrote: »

I presume i'm clutching at straws here but does anybody have any knowledge on whether the examiners look at the candidates examination profile as a whole when giving final results?
I sat my final three this year - confident i passed two and am on the fence with the final one. Would an examiner have the ability to know that if he gave me 50% instead of 48% it would get me over the edge?

I'm not sure if you're clutching at straws, I'm 4/4 so far and I'm confident of 3/4 this sitting but I'm certain one of them will fall between 45 and 55.

In the info sheets they refer to the exam board deciding if you've passed or not and the whole manner in which it is written suggests that there's a final meeting around a big table where they look at the results overall (which is hopeful nonsense I suppose) but like yourself I'm hoping there's some overall ability to look at your grades - perhaps if you've gotten 60 plus in 7 and 48 in your last bad day exam (everyone has them) they give you the bare 50. I think it'll depend on the examiner you fail with though.

ahona · 27-03-2019 7:24am

Jennifermc91 wrote: »

Hi all,

Would someone be able to pm me with some advice about prep courses for the fe1 exams. Hoping to do my first sitting in the Autumn, my undergrad is in business as opposed to law so any advice would be much appreciated from this perspective as I feel like I am in the monitory! Thanks

I am also looking for advice on prep courses. Can you please message me if you get any replies? Thanks!

ahona · 27-03-2019 7:27am

*First Sitting in October*

Is it a terrible idea to sit for 5 papers in first sitting? I plan to enroll for prep courses, and study full-time from June. Am I being over ambitious?

Disclaimer: I have law degree from foreign university, and I am new to Irish legal system.

jus_me · 27-03-2019 12:44pm

On average how many sitting did it take people to get the magic 3?

Blazedup · 27-03-2019 4:02pm

ahona wrote:

Is it a terrible idea to sit for 5 papers in first sitting? I plan to enroll for prep courses, and study full-time from June. Am I being over ambitious?

ahona wrote:

Disclaimer: I have law degree from foreign university, and I am new to Irish legal system.

ahona wrote:

*First Sitting in October*

Do four @ 12 weeks of which maybe 8 weeks full time for first sitting. 4 months full time is way too much time to assign. Claim job seekers when you study full time. Everyone does it.

yournerd · 27-03-2019 6:26pm

jus_me wrote: »

On average how many sitting did it take people to get the magic 3?

Max 2!

Legal_Eagle_95 · 28-03-2019 12:05am

BasedHobbes wrote: »

Anyone else on edge waiting for their results? TC is due to start in May. Can’t believe this 6 week wait. Ridiculous.

Literally in the exact same boat, and after that Company exam I have a feeling I won’t be starting

Would be so annoyed if one exam stops me but honestly try and enjoy the downtime before the madness starts!

lisac223 · 28-03-2019 10:18am

Does anyone know if you can definitely check the results online yourself or do you have to sign up to something for that? I have a login for the Law Society with my exam number and I know it's only the Oct 2018 "check my results" thing but when I log into that it says error (presumably bc this is my first time). Just wondering if I can safely presume it'll work for me when they're actually out or should I email them to check my account is activated or whatever? Will be away in May so I won't be able to get them by post

vid36 · 28-03-2019 2:43pm

lisac223 wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can definitely check the results online yourself or do you have to sign up to something for that? I have a login for the Law Society with my exam number and I know it's only the Oct 2018 "check my results" thing but when I log into that it says error (presumably bc this is my first time). Just wondering if I can safely presume it'll work for me when they're actually out or should I email them to check my account is activated or whatever? Will be away in May so I won't be able to get them by post

The information email about logging in online to check results usually comes about a week before the release date.

Jimdtug1 · 28-03-2019 3:20pm

bigtophat13 wrote: »

I'm not sure if you're clutching at straws, I'm 4/4 so far and I'm confident of 3/4 this sitting but I'm certain one of them will fall between 45 and 55.

In the info sheets they refer to the exam board deciding if you've passed or not and the whole manner in which it is written suggests that there's a final meeting around a big table where they look at the results overall (which is hopeful nonsense I suppose) but like yourself I'm hoping there's some overall ability to look at your grades - perhaps if you've gotten 60 plus in 7 and 48 in your last bad day exam (everyone has them) they give you the bare 50. I think it'll depend on the examiner you fail with though.

I really hope so. The thoughts of having to wait another full year before attending Blackhall is sickening.
Here's to hoping!

lisac223 · 28-03-2019 4:38pm

vid36 wrote: »

The information email about logging in online to check results usually comes about a week before the release date.

Ohh I didn't know that, great thanks a mill!

rightytighty · 28-03-2019 9:15pm

Bleak question but did anyone scan the exam papers from this sitting per chance? Or have a soft copy of them? I'm looking for Property, Equity, Constitutional and Contract if anyone can help

Dliodoir2021 · 30-03-2019 10:34pm

What sort of wages are the norm for a legal administrator?

ally1234 · 01-04-2019 10:30am

Dliodoir2021 wrote: »

What sort of wages are the norm for a legal administrator?

Really depends on the size of the firm I suppose. With 0 to 3 years experience around €24,000.00 a year. The larger firms in Dublin pay more but if youre renting in Dublin factor all the extra living expenses into consideration.

Try and pass your exams and qualify, legal admin is hard work, poor pay and little recognition I find. A good secretary is worth their weight in gold but rarely appreciated.

yournerd · 01-04-2019 5:23pm

Why’s b

yournerd · 01-04-2019 5:24pm

What’s the average trainee salary in 2019? Does it go down while you’re in blackhall?

coalition · 10-04-2019 11:42pm

Does anyone have experience with those notes and sample answers floating around on the Adverts site? I’m thinking 10 euro might be worth it for sample answers?

Mod
Pls do not discuss these services on this forum
Apart from that, good luck to all awaiting results

Snakeydoogey · 14-04-2019 2:53pm

Are we looking at the 3rd of May for the results?

vid36 · 14-04-2019 5:25pm

Snakeydoogey wrote: »

Are we looking at the 3rd of May for the results?

Could be the 10th.They will inform us the week before.

Leraf · 15-04-2019 12:35pm

vid36 wrote: »

Could be the 10th.They will inform us the week before.

I am hoping its the 3rd, thats what i have my mind set on.

Law101 · 17-04-2019 12:48pm

Has anyone heard of anybody passing 3 if they only sit 3, first time round. I’m hearing that the results go in front of a board and it doesn’t look good if you only sit 3!

Supermax1988 · 17-04-2019 1:00pm

Law101 wrote: »

Has anyone heard of anybody passing 3 if they only sit 3, first time round.

Sat four myself but there's definitely a few heads on here that have sat 3 and passed 3 first time.

Law101 wrote: »

I’m hearing that the results go in front of a board and it doesn’t look good if you only sit 3!

As in they punish you for only sitting 3? That sounds silly to me.

vid36 · 17-04-2019 1:16pm

Supermax1988 wrote: »

Sat four myself but there's definitely a few heads on here that have sat 3 and passed 3 first time.

As in they punish you for only sitting 3? That sounds silly to me.

I would not recommended anyone sit three because you can always get a rouge paper.However, I don't think you will be punished for just sitting three.

GF612 · 18-04-2019 3:01pm

Law101 wrote: »

Has anyone heard of anybody passing 3 if they only sit 3, first time round. I’m hearing that the results go in front of a board and it doesn’t look good if you only sit 3!

I sat only 3 in my first sitting and got all 3. It shouldn't matter how many you sit.

Best of luck!

Townton · 19-04-2019 11:49pm

Anyone have advice for sitting one exam. Got seven of the eight have one left just wondering what people think is needed time wise. How many months before would you give yourself and what would be the minimum time each day. It is a subject I have already done and I am more used to doing four at a time. basically looking for time management advice when studying in for one exam.

BasedHobbes · 21-04-2019 6:03pm

Townton wrote: »

Anyone have advice for sitting one exam. Got seven of the eight have one left just wondering what people think is needed time wise. How many months before would you give yourself and what would be the minimum time each day. It is a subject I have already done and I am more used to doing four at a time. basically looking for time management advice when studying in for one exam.

Worth starting as early as you can to cover as much of the course. Depends on the subject though really, as some have shorter curriculums than others.

leek15 · 23-04-2019 1:18pm

Anyone have any idea when the March results might be out?

username0001 · 23-04-2019 2:09pm

leek15 wrote: »

Anyone have any idea when the March results might be out?

From what I've heard either 3 May or 10 May. We're due to get an email a week before they get published.

z6vm1dobfnca3x · 23-04-2019 8:21pm

leek15 wrote: »

Anyone have any idea when the March results might be out?

username0001 wrote: »

From what I've heard either 3 May or 10 May. We're due to get an email a week before they get published.

I'm sure if you call the Law Society they will give you the date... for a fee.

lisac223 · 25-04-2019 9:38am

I just called the Law Society and spoke to Fiona the exam administrator. She said the results will be out next Friday, May 3rd! She seemed pretty definite about that so barring any technical difficulties it will be then!

Gunslinger92 · 26-04-2019 11:49am

Thanks for that!

Has anyone received an email to that effect yet? I don't want to request the day off before getting the email :pac:

Freckley201 · 26-04-2019 11:52am

Gunslinger92 wrote: »

Thanks for that!

Has anyone received an email to that effect yet? I don't want to request the day off before getting the email :pac:

Not yet, but last sitting the email didn’t come till about 3/4pm.

leek15 · 26-04-2019 12:05pm

I got an email this morning to say the provisional results date is the 3rd of May. Fingers crossed for no technical issues this time around!

Leraf · 26-04-2019 3:39pm

Got the email just now.

I will have an actual breakdown if the same issues as last time arise. It was hours before i could sign in. Disaster

Gunslinger92 · 26-04-2019 3:45pm

Leraf wrote: »

Got the email just now.

I will have an actual breakdown if the same issues as last time arise. It was hours before i could sign in. Disaster

Me too!! And I got told this week that I have a training contract for this year if i pass. My nerves won't be able for technical tom foolery!

lawless11 · 26-04-2019 4:42pm

Gunslinger92 wrote: »

Me too!! And I got told this week that I have a training contract for this year if i pass. My nerves won't be able for technical tom foolery!

Same! Plus I'm abroad next Friday, so internet is the only option for me!! It's already killing me :pac:.

jamesgrozz · 28-04-2019 4:32pm

Hey, I don't know if this is the right thread to post in but just wondering if anyone knows when the next exam sitting is? I am just coming out of uni aswell and if anyone has any advice of which 4 I should do first I would be grateful!

vid36 · 29-04-2019 9:26am

jamesgrozz wrote: »

Hey, I don't know if this is the right thread to post in but just wondering if anyone knows when the next exam sitting is? I am just coming out of uni aswell and if anyone has any advice of which 4 I should do first I would be grateful!

We will know the timetable for the next sitting on Friday. It takes place at the beginning of October.
For your first sitting, I would recommend Contract,Property, Equity and Criminal.

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