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I failed Part B what are my options

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Keep applying. Some firms won't get back to you if you didn't make the cut. Give it 2 weeks. take it that its a rejection if you dont hear back in 2 weeks.

Any recommendations on which small/boutique firms that I should apply to for summer internships? I think I need to start applying to small firms because it’s been more than 2 weeks already. And probably more difficult to get internships at mid-sized firms at the point

Heard mixed review from seniors and peers about WongP - anyone has experience with the firm? Gonna start training with them and wondering if theres anything I should look out for

Hey, does anyone have any idea what the practical steps to get part-called are? I know we have to file a summons and an affidavit, but what are the forms for those? And what happens next? Thank you!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any recommendations on which small/boutique firms that I should apply to for summer internships? I think I need to start applying to small firms because it’s been more than 2 weeks already. And probably more difficult to get internships at mid-sized firms at the point

Advocatus - liti (ex A&G, if im not wrong)
Eugene Thuraisingam - crim liti, gen liti (ex A&G)
Covenant - team dependent, lots of liti files tho (ex R&T, if im not wrong)
Farallon - corp, then liti (ex Drew)
Peter Doraisamy - liti (ex DMS)
Providence Law - liti (they are all the rage atm so i highly doubt it, but no harm trying)
Jacque Law - med neg (ex big firm, forgot which)
Eldan law - Construction liti (ex big firm, forgot which)

Actually, can also try braddell, RWW also.

I'd avoid firms like Gloria James/IRB(Fam)/KKLee unless you really really just want to do fam work. More exposure as an intern is better.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hey, does anyone have any idea what the practical steps to get part-called are? I know we have to file a summons and an affidavit, but what are the forms for those? And what happens next? Thank you!

You need to file your OS/AAS first.
Then you file your part call summons and affidavit.

There are no forms, you need to ask your seniors/friends for precedents.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You need to file your OS/AAS first.
Then you file your part call summons and affidavit.

There are no forms, you need to ask your seniors/friends for precedents.

Im the poster above. I forgot to mention...

Your summons needs to be issued by your supervising solicitor. The affidavit in support also needs to be affirmed by your supervising solicitor.

The affidavit must state:
-> Your SS supports the application. SS is an SS pursuant to Rule 20(1) LPAR 2011...has been in active practice of not less than 5 out of 7 years blah blah
-> Trainee is a qualified person defined in S2 of LPA
-> T has LLB. enclose cert.
-> T has passed Part A. enclose results.
-> T has done RLT (if relevant), enclose letter from law firm.
-> T has attended Part B. enclose results.
-> date T commenced training. Has trained for a continuous period of 3 months.
-> What T has done in the 3 months with the firm.
-> SS has instructed Trainee in advocacy + court etiquette/conduct expected of A&Ss
-> SS's belief that T is fit and proper person. SS encourages part call to gain exposure to liti work.
->pray for OIT

After this, you can a hearing date. Both you and SS must turn up for the hearing - preferably on time, otherwise you get named and shamed in a multi-page HC judgment by an irate HC judge.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Im the poster above. I forgot to mention...

Your summons needs to be issued by your supervising solicitor. The affidavit in support also needs to be affirmed by your supervising solicitor.

The affidavit must state:
-> Your SS supports the application. SS is an SS pursuant to Rule 20(1) LPAR 2011...has been in active practice of not less than 5 out of 7 years blah blah
-> Trainee is a qualified person defined in S2 of LPA
-> T has LLB. enclose cert.
-> T has passed Part A. enclose results.
-> T has done RLT (if relevant), enclose letter from law firm.
-> T has attended Part B. enclose results.
-> date T commenced training. Has trained for a continuous period of 3 months.
-> What T has done in the 3 months with the firm.
-> SS has instructed Trainee in advocacy + court etiquette/conduct expected of A&Ss
-> SS's belief that T is fit and proper person. SS encourages part call to gain exposure to liti work.
->pray for OIT

After this, you can a hearing date. Both you and SS must turn up for the hearing - preferably on time, otherwise you get named and shamed in a multi-page HC judgment by an irate HC judge.

Also the poster above. Pls note that none of my previous 2 posts is to be taken as legal advice. I bear no responsibility if your application fails. It is your responsibility to find out what needs to be filed and how to properly file them.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I failed Part B what are my options

Retake Part B or forget law and do something else.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hey, does anyone have any idea what the practical steps to get part-called are? I know we have to file a summons and an affidavit, but what are the forms for those? And what happens next? Thank you!

Hey, does anyone have any idea what the practical steps to strike out a statement of claim are? I know we have to file a summons and an affidavit, but what are the forms for those? And what happens next? Thank you!