Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother, has set up a lawsuit against her and that I am required to go to court and testify against her as a witness. I've tried to keep neutral for six years, and I'll go to jail if I don't show up. FML
Today, I called out "for personal reasons" from work because I had to study for a major test that's taking place tomorrow. An hour later, my manager called to fire me for "not taking work seriously." I then got an email telling me that the test was being postponed. FML
Today, I found out that I have to appear in juvenile court because I refused to go visit my dad, even though it was court ordered. FML
Today, I had to skip class to attend a truancy court hearing. FML
Today, I can't attend an interview for a great job because I have an exam. An exam I need to pass in order to have a great job like the one I'm missing the interview for. FML
Today, I went in to take my College Placement tests. I'd spent all week ignoring actual homework to study for these tests. When I got there, the responsible told me that the tests were last week. FML
Today, three days before I take my bar exam, the biggest exam of my life, I got my monthly. And I get to bring my belongings in a clear plastic bag so the world knows. FML
Today, my professor stated that every student who had perfect attendance would be exempt from taking the final. Having perfect attendance so far, I was thrilled. Then come to find out I have jury duty the day before the exam; she won't excuse my absence. FML
Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband said if I didn't defend her and consequently lie under oath, our marriage is over. She said, "I can get rid of two problems in one day!" FML
Today, I got cited for "internet plagiarism" and called to the dean's office. I'd been sitting a closed-book written exam, and my teacher had been breathing down my neck the whole time. FML
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Jonr1138 6
call your instructors. they should let you take the exams another day due to your court appearence. if they won't talk to the dean. sucks that you have to go to court though.
Gesq1 0
This is simple. Show the subpoena to your professor. If you haven't been subpoenaed then you're not under a legal obligation to attend - unless you've been previously ordered by the judge to be there. Have one of the lawyers write a quick letter. There are things you can do here. Don't just wallow on FML.
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korauth 0
In Canada, a requirement to appear in court is a valid reason for missing an exam. Providing a copy of the subpoena should be adequate proof of why you were unable to write the exam(s) and allow you to make them up.
moonlight_daze 8
YDI for going to college.
plexico 4
You are not going to be anally raped if you miss your exams. Does that help solve your dilemma?
worldjudge 0
duh. show your instructors your subpoena. FYL for posting this crap
timba 0
Yeah. like others have said, most professors aren't sadistic enough that they won't let you make up an exam if you have a valid reason, and I would hope that appearing in court is a valid reason... Talk to your instructors, and show them your subpoena. They should let you make up the exams.
rightsaidred 3
Not only are most professors not that sadistic, most colleges and universities have a policy that you cannot be penalized for work missed due to a court appearance.
ozymandias_fml 0
Tell whomever is issuing the exams. By law they have to let you appear in court.
ponder_it 0
Like many have said, man up and talk to your teachers about it. I'm sure they'll let you take the tests another day.
ericlikesfml 0
This happened to my buddy. My brother, who is a lawyer ended up representing him in court while he took his exam. If you have a lawyer represent you, you don't have to be there... unless this is a serious case.
Butterbuns 1
They're TESTIFYING. You can't have a lawyer do that for you if you're a witness, which the OP sounds like they are what with the fact that they didn't say they were charged with anything.
simplyapril 4
Your life isnt F'd, all you have to do is talk to your teachers and tell them what is going on and I am sure they would be happy to oblige to those cirumstances
sechakecha 4
They are big and you are small.