Tuesday 17 July 2007

Its the end of the world as we know it...

Its true, our up to now socially hectic life here in Honkers is about to come to a sudden death.

This week I start the course to prepare for the Overseas Lawyers Qualification Exam (OLQE). Keeping in line with true Hong Kong philosophy that one is born to work like a dog, the course has been set for 4 nights a week (7pm - 10pm), and Saturdays for FOUR months. I then have to sit 4 exams, which up to date have about a 70% failure rate.

Why, you may ask?? Well, in order to be admitted here one needs to sit the exams. I am currently working as a Registered Foreign Lawyer, which could continue except that my new firm would prefer that I became admitted here. I have to admit, I agree that it would be better for me to qualify here as a local lawyer - however am I prepared for whats ahead? I don't think so!! Especially given that there is a very good chance I will be doing it all again next year:)

Ahhh, I guess this may explain any sudden drop in blog postings, for which I apologise in advance!! Wish me luck...

1 comment:

Karen said...

i didn't realise it was quite that bad. You're crazy!!!