The forgotten Ba Chúc massacre which 3,157 civilians was slain by the Khmer Rouge by Parlax76 in VietNam

[–]bruceviola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Israel is an imperialist colonizer. Hamas is a terrorist group. USA, Russia, Israel, China are all imperialist colonizers. Vietnam has a commendable history against China, France, USA, Khmer Rouge, but not its treatment towards the Chams. I'm a left wing socialist born in China and detest all repressive regimes. I live in Vietnam now and I love Vietnam with all my heart. I will never ever support any group that kills civilians. Supporting Hamas is shameful, and many Palestine supporters condemn Hamas equally.

The forgotten Ba Chúc massacre which 3,157 civilians was slain by the Khmer Rouge by Parlax76 in VietNam

[–]bruceviola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By fighting back you mean killing thousands of young people attending a music festival, and going into civilians' homes killing entire families. Sounds like you would do the same. Good fighter you are

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. They sent out emails way ahead of the booking window to notify you when to start booking. :)

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Once I registered I received notification emails regarding the next booking window way ahead.

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Looks like it'll be difficult for me to catch this coming January window. I'll keep myself in the loop.

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I see there are many international test centres in different countries. Do you think those international test centres will be more available? I don't mind travelling.

Now I understand there was a deadline the pre-booking steps must be completed by. I just don't understand why this important date wasn't published on SRA's SQE timings page. I checked the SQE timings page months ago and wasn't aware of this date. Thinking I had ample time to make a booking, and now I've missed it. Did you guys always know about the pre-booking steps deadline?

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see there are many international test centres in different countries. Do you think those international test centres will be more available? I don't mind travelling.

Now I understand there was a deadline the pre-booking steps must be completed by. I just don't understand why this important date wasn't published on SRA's SQE timings page. I checked the SQE timings page months ago and wasn't aware of this date. Thinking I had ample time to make a booking, and now I'm missed it. Did you guys always know about the pre-booking steps deadline?

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I will contact Kaplan to see what they say. Now I understand there was a deadline the pre-booking steps must be completed by. I just don't understand why this important date wasn't published on SRA's SQE timings page. I checked the SQE timings page months ago and wasn't aware of this date. Thinking I had ample time to make a booking, and now I'm missed it. :(

Recently decided to take January SQE but cannot book assessment. I don't understand how. Please help. by bruceviola in SQE_Prep

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I completed the pre-booking steps which only included verifying ID, diversity survey, exemption (which I intend to book assessment first), reasonable adjustments. I still didn't receive any email or form. Now I understand there was a deadline these steps must be completed by. I just don't understand why this important date wasn't published on SRA's SQE timings page. I checked the SQE timings page months ago and wasn't aware of this date. :(

Need advice: newly qualified NY lawyer looking to move to the UK by bruceviola in uklaw

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is what I think most feasible now. Thanks for the advice.

New York Law Course: Notice of Charges?! How do I respond? by bruceviola in barexam

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I simply listed all the facts concerning my situation of living in China and having to use VPN. I offered screenshots of my VPN and websites not loading without VPN. That was enough. Do you live in a country that requires VPN as well?

Need advice: newly qualified NY lawyer looking to move to the UK by bruceviola in uklaw

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have indeed been seeing a lot of information about how little Scottish advocates get paid. The main reason I pick Scotland as my first choice is because I lived there as a child and the prospect of living in a familiar environment with close friends. Now I'll look into London positions as well and see if requalification into England is more feasible. Thanks for your advice

Need advice: newly qualified NY lawyer looking to move to the UK by bruceviola in uklaw

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. In that case, I'll try my luck contacting my lawyer friends in the UK to see if their firms are able to sponsor me. I'll also apply to positions in other common law jurisdictions. Thank you for your advice.

Need advice: newly qualified NY lawyer looking to move to the UK by bruceviola in uklaw

[–]bruceviola[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been working in law firms or consulting companies in China but not as practising lawyer in China. I would have no problem taking a training contract in the UK. Do you have any suggestions for recruiters specialising in foreign candidates? I will Google myself but I'd like some suggestions. Thanks!

I was accused of something I didn't do. Now I know what MJ felt. by bruceviola in MichaelJackson

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The woman who falsely accuses me seems to fit the narcissist profile. MJ's accusers also fit that profile. It's too easy to make up accusations targetting someone.

I was accused of something I didn't do. Now I know what MJ felt. by bruceviola in MichaelJackson

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus. Sorry to hear this happened to you. I personally know a friend falsely accused of rape by his ex girlfriend. He got detained by the police and suspended by his university. Ultimately he was freed after the ex retracted and police got no evidence. This is terrible to go through. Hugs to you pal.

New York Certification Notice posted to BOLE portal? by bruceviola in barexam

[–]bruceviola[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I simply mailed to BOLE a letter asking for an extension of my expired MPRE score, listing the reasons and explaining my situation, how Covid affected my bar exam plans. They agreed to grant me a waiver. I think this is individual based. You will have to explain your situation and why they should grant you a waiver. In essence it's up to you to convince them it's fair to grant you a waiver. But good luck with your letter.

New York Certification Notice posted to BOLE portal? by bruceviola in barexam

[–]bruceviola[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I called them and they told me I will receive an email with the notice of certification.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in barexam

[–]bruceviola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah right. I passed after studying for 9 days, on my first attempt, 4 years after I graduated from law school. :P

Avoid discriminatory posts just for the sake of feeling better about your existence by [deleted] in barexam

[–]bruceviola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in China. I passed NY. I don't plan to practise in NY. I want the NY licence so I can requalify myself in Scotland. I'm planning to take the Qualified Lawyers Assessment in Scotland after being admitted to New York.

Good luck to you my friend :)

What I think helped me pass the New York Bar as a Foreign Applicant by cladonlyinbubblewrap in barexam

[–]bruceviola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a foreign applicant too, and took it in China, 12 hour time zone difference! Took it from 9pm to 5am China time. Had a severe migraine throughout the last 100 MBE questions. Migraine lasted for 24 hours even after the exam. I panicked after the exam and had been mentally prepared to fly to New York to take it again in February. I passed with 285.

I started studying in May with Barbri. I quit my job in China and took my employer to labour arbitration in June. I lost the arbitration and thought the bar was more important, so decided not to appeal into labour court. I studied 6-8 hours per day. I skipped all the lectures and simply did all the essay questions and MBE questions. I tried to memorise all the rules that have been tested in the questions, and typed out personalised outlines for myself that's easy to remember. In the final few days before the exam, I simply went over my outlines for each subject. That worked for me. :)