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

Jeremiah25

Finally after getting my scripts from March this morning, just shy of 6 months later...

dobby896

Jenosul wrote: »

It is normal we are finding this hard and a bit stressy due to all the uncertainty. We are all doing great considering! My plan is to be relaxed and not put pressure on myself but give some time to do little test for myself and then take a break from it all and do something nice like go for a hike with my dog or something. I think finding balance is key. Health and mental health is far more important and we are all going to eventually pass these one way or the other.

I am all about the mindfulness and self-care especially when sitting high pressured exams under uncertain conditions (like going for a nice coffee for a study break) and listen to online meditations which I recommend also!

This was lovely to read today after a slightly stressy morning, thanks!

Wonderstruck

Hey guys, after finally producing the hard copy of my March 2020 results and being as pushy I could, work agreed I could apprentice in house! No need to look for a new job, see you all virtually for PPC1!!!

Also here's a good Twitter thread on the infringement procedures the EU is bringing against the UK for anyone studying EU law rn

https://mobile.twitter.com/StevePeers/status/1311593912654606336

IgoPAP

Wonderstruck wrote: »

Hey guys, after finally producing the hard copy of my March 2020 results and being as pushy I could, work agreed I could apprentice in house! No need to look for a new job, see you all virtually for PPC1!!!

Also here's a good Twitter thread on the infringement procedures the EU is bringing against the UK for anyone studying EU law rn

https://mobile.twitter.com/StevePeers/status/1311593912654606336

Congratulations!

law_struggles

I got my Tort script back and there wasn't any commentary or markings from the examiner whatsoever. Literally just a number for the percentage given at the end of each question. Looked as if it had been marked incredibly quickly.

nmurphy1441

law_struggles wrote: »

I got my Tort script back and there wasn't any commentary or markings from the examiner whatsoever. Literally just a number for the percentage given at the end of each question. Looked as if it had been marked incredibly quickly.

When did you request to see it?

law_struggles

nmurphy1441 wrote: »

When did you request to see it?

September 2nd, when I got the result. I got the script Sept 24th

Fe1student1234

law_struggles wrote: »

I got my Tort script back and there wasn't any commentary or markings from the examiner whatsoever. Literally just a number for the percentage given at the end of each question. Looked as if it had been marked incredibly quickly.

I had my scripts from March sent to me - none had any commentary - I don’t think they give any tbh they just look for the key cases and key words

I’m still waiting for my Tort one

Kaaazer

What is the current prospective date for EU in November?

nmurphy1441

law_struggles wrote: »

September 2nd, when I got the result. I got the script Sept 24th

Doesn’t sound good for me... got my August results the second results date so looks like I’ll be waiting another week or so! Won’t make the recheck deadline!

lawgirl23

Anybody have information about applying for refund for November exam that was passed in August? I’ve emailed three times now and still no reply...

IgoPAP

lawgirl23 wrote: »

Anybody have information about applying for refund for November exam that was passed in August? I’ve emailed three times now and still no reply...

I've been waiting 6 months for a refund. I think the Law Society strategy is just tire you out in the hopes that you'll eventually forget the money they owe you.

channing90

lawgirl23 wrote: »

Anybody have information about applying for refund for November exam that was passed in August? I’ve emailed three times now and still no reply...

I emailed them and they replied saying it was being processed.

Jenosul

dobby896 wrote: »

This was lovely to read today after a slightly stressy morning, thanks!

Thank you Hope your day turned around. That is what this forum is for. Study tips, advice and support.
Keep the faith. We will all pass all 8 eventually just on the balance of probabilities alone.

Aoibhin511

Does anyone have a note on State (DPP) v Walsh [1981] in relation to constitutional interpretation? The paragraph in my manual doesn't make sense and I can't find anything about it online in relation to the same issue as its being discussed in the manual (harmonious method). Basically, I don't understand what the conflict was/what articles were involved.
Thanks

StabiloLaw

Kaaazer wrote: »

What is the current prospective date for EU in November?

I was told that the exams would follow the same timetable as the October sitting, but starting on the 3rd of November.
That would mean that EU would be the 13th, but they didn't say that to me exactly- just that it's the same days, starting the 3rd.

Lallers96

Hi I recently got an invitation on LinkedIn to a "Pathways in Law" webinar in 5 days. It's purpose is to "open the eyes of law graduates and junior lawyers to the many different routes to success in the legal profession".

Does this sound of any value to anyone? I mean, I kind of know my path for now at least. Do the FE1s, try and get a bit of work experience in a law firm to boost the CV for TCs, get training contracts and so on.

Fe1student1234

Lallers96 wrote: »

Hi I recently got an invitation on LinkedIn to a "Pathways in Law" webinar in 5 days. It's purpose is to "open the eyes of law graduates and junior lawyers to the many different routes to success in the legal profession".

Does this sound of any value to anyone? I mean, I kind of know my path for now at least. Do the FE1s, try and get a bit of work experience in a law firm to boost the CV for TCs, get training contracts and so on.

I also got that - don’t see the harm in registering for it - I think it’s more like there’s loads of places to train and ways to do it

I registered for it

Lallers96

I've reworked my topics for Contract, would this be enough to get 5+ Qs?

- Offer & Acceptance
- Consideration & Promissory Estoppel
- Terms of a Contract (Implied & Express)
- Consumer Protection
- Mistake
- Exclusion Clauses
- Remedies

fe12020oct

Would I be correct in saying equity exam’s provisional date in November is Tuesday 10th?!

lawDani

StabiloLaw wrote: »

I was told that the exams would follow the same timetable as the October sitting, but starting on the 3rd of November.
That would mean that EU would be the 13th, but they didn't say that to me exactly- just that it's the same days, starting the 3rd.

any screenshot of that October timetable? i know it was posted here a while back but ive lost it..

ScatmanWhack

Lallers96 wrote: »

I've reworked my topics for Contract, would this be enough to get 5+ Qs?

- Offer & Acceptance
- Consideration & Promissory Estoppel
- Terms of a Contract (Implied & Express)
- Consumer Protection
- Mistake
- Exclusion Clauses
- Remedies

I've done all of these but have added discharge and capacity of minors (very short and easy). Haven't sat contract before so would be good to hear from others whether this would be enough given questions can be mixed etc, but you'd be covering the most important topics there for sure.

shaunadennyham

Law society confirmed to me by email that there will be no online sitting of the exams. Dublin venues are RDS Red Cow and Croke Park depending on restrictions and numbers

nicolesd

did anyone get a confirmed venue yet? i just seen on an instgram account i follow someone posted confirmation from the law society saying their fe1 application for red cow moran had been approved?

CoconutHeadMia

nicolesd wrote: »

did anyone get a confirmed venue yet? i just seen on an instgram account i follow someone posted confirmation from the law society saying their fe1 application for red cow moran had been approved?

My application says I am in the red cow too

nicolesd

where about does it say that?

Lawlaw12

CoconutHeadMia wrote: »

My application says I am in the red cow too

Can I ask where it says that?
When I log in all my application says is 'approved'

CoconutHeadMia

nicolesd wrote: »

where about does it say that?

says on the second line of the email your fe1 examination application for red cow moran hotel has been approved for payment

Aoibhin511

says on the second line of the email your fe1 examination application for red cow moran hotel has been approved for payment

email?

Lawlaw12

I think if it was your first time to register you had to be sent an approval email before paying so that's where it said it

lawDani

Lawlaw12 wrote: »

Can I ask where it says that?
When I log in all my application says is 'approved'

i am the same my application only says approved, i applied in October for the October sitting :0 GULP

shaunadennyham

Venues are red cow Croke park or RDS

SKLaw

So only those first time applicants got the email or did anybody else who has applied before get the email?

At this stage, I’m always feeling so anxious for any update from the LawSoc

CoconutHeadMia

SKLaw wrote: »

So only those first time applicants got the email or did anybody else who has applied before get the email?

At this stage, I’m always feeling so anxious for any update from the LawSoc

This is my first time applying, submitted my application and waited a couple of weeks then got an email saying that my application for red cow moran has been approved and to pay through the link attached. Not sure if that's where I will actually be but that's all that was in the email

Iso_123

its my second sitting and I never got a payment link or email with a venue I just paid on the LS website as part of my application. My application just got approved straight away but got no email with any info on the exam.

Fe1student1234

Iso_123 wrote: »

its my second sitting and I never got a payment link or email with a venue I just paid on the LS website as part of my application. My application just got approved straight away but got no email with any info on the exam.

Same but like we’ve paid and it’s been approved so I wouldn’t worry too much

Will probably know more Monday

CiaraND16

Just spoke to someone from the law school and they confirmed company contract and EU are same says as October sitting so I presume the rest are the same!

awsah

I got an email with payment link but it did not give location \_(")_/

Lallers96

Good to know that they're committed to physical sittings. Not that I prefer them, but it's just good to know where we stand. I had to buy a new laptop which has drained most of my funds just on the off chance they were online this month (original date).

I still can't see it going ahead, case numbers keep rising in Dublin no matter being level 3 or whatever level they put them on. They already postponed the entire sitting once it became impossible to sit them in Dublin. So I can't see it going ahead in Cork, even if they somehow avoid imminent level 3 restrictions.

For those who apply first they have to be emailed a payment link. This is not the case for people who have already sat one before. I paid during my application on the LS website and after a few weeks it was approved.

Iso_123

Is anyone else struggling with constitutional law at the moment? I just can't seem to wrap my head around some of the topics and find it difficult to identify the issues/topics in some of the problem questions! feeling a bit defeated by it!

IgoPAP

Are the Law Society aware that the chances of Dublin being reduced to Level 2 by early November is very slim?

Fe1student1234

IgoPAP wrote: »

Are the Law Society aware that the chances of Dublin being reduced to Level 2 by early November is very slim?

Guess they’re just hoping it will. I guess there’s not much they can do given the circumstances at the moment

Hopefully everything works out and we’re not delayed in moving on to the next stage

rightytighty

Fe1student1234 wrote: »

I also got that - don’t see the harm in registering for it - I think it’s more like there’s loads of places to train and ways to do it

I registered for it

Could someone post/PM me a link for this? Would really appreciate!

Fe1student1234

rightytighty wrote: »

Could someone post/PM me a link for this? Would really appreciate!

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3016014691131/WN_bcK9CikfSYSS6VB7CrnEEg

Shonagoring123

CiaraND16 wrote: »

Just spoke to someone from the law school and they confirmed company contract and EU are same says as October sitting so I presume the rest are the same!

That doesn’t make any sense if company is on Wednesday 7th and it’s moved to 7th November that’s a Saturday? And if it’s starting on the Wednesday 3rd November company isn’t the first exam so it wouldn’t be on the Wednesday? Can they not just publish a new timetable or people are gonna turn up on the wrong days

Lawlaw12

Shonagoring123 wrote: »

That doesn’t make any sense if company is on Wednesday 7th and it’s moved to 7th November that’s a Saturday? And if it’s starting on the Wednesday 3rd November company isn’t the first exam so it wouldn’t be on the Wednesday? Can they not just publish a new timetable or people are gonna turn up on the wrong days

I think it follows the same structure, but starts on the 3rd instead of the 6th
So the second exam would be on the 4th

IgoPAP

They mean the first week of the month is the same. Originally supposed to take place first week of October, now provisionally first week of November.

Jenosul

Iso_123 wrote: »

Is anyone else struggling with constitutional law at the moment? I just can't seem to wrap my head around some of the topics and find it difficult to identify the issues/topics in some of the problem questions! feeling a bit defeated by it!

Hi!

Constitution can be overwhelming as the questions are not to a specific topic and can be confusing. I felt this also the last time around. He is a really sound marker. I have been told and found it worked well if I just threw everything at a question in my mind as a list. Eg does separation of powers fit this question? Does Property rights? Does family? etc and say I would argue that property rights are also being infringed upon. If you say I would argue in Constitution you can argue anything! Even write out the list of topics in rough work and if it fits the question in some shape tick it off! I actually used nutshell also when studying and a few extra cases as the manual I was using was not as straightforward with explanations I found.

With regards questions I would pay attention to interpretation, referendum the president and AG as these never came up in last sitting! Property rights seems to be a regular as well as sop but personally I am not indept on sop just know the functions and a couple of relevant cases. If I were to learn the full manual I would cry and be overwhelmed. I literally pick a topic and write a brain storm of what know as a way of study. I ready the questions and think could I argue property rights ect

I hope this helps. Good luck. I suspect you know more than you are giving yourself credit and it will all come together for you.

Lelila

LS3 wrote: »

does anyone have a recent griffith college constitutional manual they could swap with me for any other griffith manual they want?

I do. Can you DM me?

Spreece

CMUL wrote: »

Definitely dont need the year, god is hard enough remembering the cases. If the case is very well known like a seminal case you could even get away with just the plaintiff e.g. Glencar, McGhee, Fairchild, even Hanarahan I'd say when discussing nuisance. The fact is though for the well known cases you actually know both parties but I think it saves on time. Definitely for EU just the Plaintiff's name is sufficent.

One name is definitely enough, no need to memorise both plaintiff and defendant. I’ve done 4 of them this year so far, quoted plaintiff name only for all case law. It’s cast iron.