Lawyers - OLQE 2022 preparation

hughtttt · 11-05-2022, 05:12 AM

Is there anyone taking OLQE this year? We can enrol on a preparation course, ideally, PK's, for a group discount. Let me know if you're interested. Ta!

idiotova · 22-05-2022, 01:40 PM

Hi there. I am thinking about taking a course too. And cannot decide which one to take. Have u did some research and found that PK is better? I took a look at its website and that of IP learning and not much information for making a decision. Appreciate your input if any. Thanks

hughtttt · 23-05-2022, 04:10 AM

Hi there, I've sent you a message privately. I basically just want to get some structured materials for my self study. So cost wise, I'll pick PK (around $40k for the self learning package, not sure about group discount yet).

bububee · 09-03-2023, 07:49 AM

Hi there,

I am currently practicing in California with more than 1 year of PQE in litigation. I plan to start my career in Hong Kong in 2 years. HR informed me that since I have no experience in transactions, I would have to start as a paralegal.

Honestly, I don't want to start as a paralegal after already being an associate for several years.

If I pass the OLQE before starting my career in Hong Kong, would this exam help me skip the paralegal period?

Thank you all, I appreciate it.

big_panda · 09-03-2023, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by hughtttt:

Hi there, I've sent you a message privately. I basically just want to get some structured materials for my self study. So cost wise, I'll pick PK (around $40k for the self learning package, not sure about group discount yet).

PK gives you model answers which is basically what you will copy and paste for your exams once you identify the issues.

big_panda · 09-03-2023, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by bububee:

If I pass the OLQE before starting my career in Hong Kong, would this exam help me skip the paralegal period?

If i recall, you need at least 2 years PQE to take the OLQEs (I might be wrong). Anyway with less than 5 years PQE, you will need to take all 5 papers, vs only 2 if you had 5 years PQE. Its not necessary to be a paralegal if you move to HK, because your firm could register you as a foreign lawyer instead, and you can acrue your 5 years via that route, then do your 2 OLQE papers at that point.

bububee · 10-03-2023, 10:31 AM

As per the HK Law Society, I am required to have a minimum of 2 years of PQE to be eligible to sit for the OLQEs. I confirmed this requirement while filing my application. Unfortunately, my admission date is in May. I have to wait at least two years!!

In addition, HR informed me that it would be unlikely for me to start as an associate without prior transactional experience. That's why I am curious the possibility of passing the OLQEs to potentially bypass the waiting period. If this is an option, I may consider staying in CA for an additional three years. I am so unfamiliar with the HK legal market that I am struggling to determine my next step....

Question, if I have 5y PQE, which three papers I can skip?