JPA Hamm ended controversial term block failure according to Shitstorm

JPA Hamm ended controversial term block failure according to Shitstorm

The debate about the name 'Block Versager' in the Hamm judge examination office has initiated an important discussion about dealing with mistakes in the examination process. The internal name for candidates that failed in the written part of the first state examination was recently published, which led to a massive shitstorm and raised profound questions about the values and the tone within the institution.

misunderstandings in administrative speech

A spokesman for the JPA Hamm explained that the term 'block failure' is an outdated administrative formulation that should not have become public. The incident shows how important it is that institutions deal sensitively with the language, especially if this can affect the self -esteem of the examples concerned. Such a misunderstanding can easily cause resistance and negative reactions, especially in an environment in which the students are already in a very stressful examination situation.

public reaction and apology

The public outcry was not long in coming. Within a few hours, screenshots of using the term in social media spread. The Higher Regional Court of Hamm then published an apology to LinkedIn and assured that such terminological grievances should be examined and avoided in the future. "Errors always give rise to reflecting," said the press office of the OLG.

hurtful tone

In particular, the use of the term 'block failure' is perceived by many as insulting. For test subjects that are in such a stressful phase of their training, such names can not only demotivate, but also negatively influence the general climate on the examination institutions. The name 'Death List', which many students use for the testing list, is already an expression of fear and pressure under which the prospective lawyers are.

consequences for the future

After the incident, the OLG Hamm has announced that it will check the internal use of the term. The error has led to a rethink in dealing with the language within the institution. The authority would like to ensure that such formulations are no longer used and a respectful and supportive communication culture is promoted.

conclusion and outlook

The incident in the JPA Hamm is a strong example of how language and dealing with test results can have a significant impact on those affected. It remains to be seen how the institutions are dealing with such topics in the future and whether the efforts to create a respectful environment for exam graduates are actually implemented. Ultimately, it is important that in educational institutions a negative stigmatization of misconceptions is avoided in order to take the pressure from the students and to promote an appreciative culture of errors.

- Nag