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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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resident_fml 0
YDI for being a retard. F your moms life for giving birth to a waste of space like you.
FoundManyLemons 0
You can retake the exams if you're in court. If they refuse, take them to court.
cheesecakes 0
catch 22
xpxp2002 4
Any professor who would not give you an opportunity to take the tests is an idiot. If they give you a hard time about it go to the dean of the college if you have to. Never forget where the money comes from that pays their paycheck. It's the #1 rule of higher education.
twiggly 0
To all the noobs talking about "jury duty for students"...re-read the FML again. Jurors do not testify. The Professor will give him a chance to re-do the tests, due to the legal obligation the guy has. If the prof. refuses to give him a retest, you pull out the legal action threat against him and the educational institution. Life is simple, stop over-complicating things.
Witchcraft_fml 5
Just tell your teachers.
aimeec3 0
Last year I had to testify in court right before my final exams and legally your professors have to let you retake the test since it is out of your control. Just bring your summons to your professor and have them reschedule. Also, take my advice and don't reschedule for the day after you testify cause you will not want to study after.
Queenbea27 0
You know if you show the school your subpoena, they will be legally required to let you take the tests on a different day?
Jincos 0
Law before school.
alijacket 0
Idk how this was even allowed through. It's not a FML at all. Like everyone before me stated, the OP should have no problem making up the exams. In the States, by law (w/ documentation) you're excused for health reasons, death in family, and court appearances (including jury duty). I think military folks also have leniency, but I'm not too sure how that works. So, again, not an FML.