OLQE 2023

[Meredithmc]

Hello all,

I took and passed the OLQE last year 2022 (five exams) coming from a U.S. jurisdiction. I found the style & expectations of the law exam quite different from what I'm used to, and found the Law Society paperwork cumbersome and confusing. There is very little information available online about the OLQE so thought I would open up a convo here for those taking the exams in a few weeks.

Happy to speak with anyone who is also baffled by the requirements of the OLQE, including paperwork info, preparation tips & exam day tips. I have copies of all my passing exam papers for Heads I, II, III, IV, and VI. I also have my own exam-day materials for those Heads that I'm happy to share.

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[bububee]

Hello,I currently work in California but have plans to relocate to Hong Kong in two years. I am keen on preparing for the OLQE. Can you please provide me with access to the necessary study materials? I am more than willing to cover the associated costs.

[Meredithmc]

Hello, the OLQE is not one exam, but up to six 'Heads', each covering a different topic of Hong Kong law. How many and which you take depends on your years & type of experience and current jurisdiction of practice. The Law Society publishes a reading list and syllabus for each Head, as well as details for the exemptions for each. You can review the Law Society website to determine whether you are exempt from any Head(s). Each Head is offered once per year in the fall, but enrollment opens in the Spring so you should start preparing your paperwork early in the year (more details on law Society website). Once you've determined which Heads you're required to take, review the reading list & syllabus and decide whether you will self study or take a course (which likely start in May of the exam year). I took Paul Kent for each of the five Heads I took and can vouch for his program - it provided a great foundation and saved me time reading through the laws and textbooks. You could also consider taking a review course for some Heads and self-study for others. If you self-study, there is not one single book of study material - you will need to review all the books and materials listed on the syllabus for each Head, for example Conveyancing (Head I) is here: https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/-/media/...I-Syllabus.pdf. The syllabi cover a lot of material and it's worth becoming as familiar as possible with the contents well before exam time. If you are planning self study and don't have access to these books in your local library, you could consider ordering the books right away. Once you've applied to take the OLQE, you'll also be given access to the High Court Library and 'Member's Zone' on the Law Society website, which provides access to Law Society Circulars. Happy to answer other questions about the exam itself of paperwork requirements to apply.

[yoyochen]

Hi， Meredith

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out to inquire if it would be possible for us to meet up sometime. The reason for my request is that I am planning to take an exam this year, and I was wondering if you would be willing to share your notes with me. I believe your insights and materials would greatly benefit my preparation.

Thank you in advance for considering my request. I truly appreciate your time and assistance.

[EmmaCc]

hello, mind to share the latest OLQE past paper ? thanks !

[Meredithmc]

Hi, the Law Society uploads past papers directly here: https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/en/Maint...sion-Standards

Right now they have 2021, 2022 and 2023 up. 2024 will probably be uploaded in the Spring.

[Ambcorbin]

Hi Meredith,

I can't find anything about the format of the exams online (ie do you have to sit physically in person or do you complete online?)

im getting my expenses approved by work and will need to include travel if necessary

[big_panda]

You need to sit the exam in person. All the information you need is found on the website of the Law Society. Before you can even sit the exam, you need to apply for an eligibility letter. Suggest you take a look first: https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/en/Maint...sion-Standards