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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No_fyl_cuz_ydi 0
law requires you to appear on court and the school is required to let you make up the exams talk to the dean if you have to and next time don't wait til the last minute dumbass ydi
crazeddarkness 0
If you had actually read the jury summons when you got it these is a STUDENT exception to jury duty which you could have taken advantage of
lem0n_fml 0
for the thousandth time, read the FML again, it's not JURY DUTY. the OP is testifying. and no, in some states there is no student exception. I live in Mass but go to school in Ohio, and I am required to do jury duty in both states, even if Mass calls me for jury duty WHILE I'm in Ohio. You can ask for a change of date but you can't be excused just because you're a student.
miss_california 0
probably hard for the op to read the jury summons, given that he hasn't received that document on account of not being called for jury duty
ryansims 0
you can reschedule the exams for court reasons the exam giver would understand
B00_fml 0
Explain it to the professor. This is a really extraordinary circumstance that I think any fair professor would give you a pass and let you take it another day. Show him/her the court papers if they want proof.
razzle22 0
That's annoying to be sure, but Professors would be understanding about something like this.
Lazybastard50 0
Actually depending on the case you may be able to give your deposition before the court date. This happened to me. I was subpoenaed, the date was during final exams. I called the attourney that sent it. Told them of my exams. All I had to do was go to their offices and give my written deposition.
hazelwolfeyes 0
um...if you speak with your professors about it... im sure they will let you make it up...dont wait til last min.
Brave_Sir_Robin 4
Just curious, OP, if one of your two exams is on any kind of legal law, because that would make this more ironic. BTW, this is not an FML because your professors should let you take the exam earlier or at another scheduled date if you approach them with the right attitude, poise, and of course documentation of the scheduled court appearance.
Kristoffer 35
Under such circumstances, they are legally required to allow you to take the exams at another time.
v1knownaz_chris 0
you can retake the exams anyway, if you dont get the date changed because they clashes days. this isnt a fml its just a pain in the neck *stabs*