Dear Naamah,
I completely agree with you. Most of the the times, institute favours members only. That's why these members are enjoying a unfair advantage over students. Even I had different problems during my articles period. In my opinion why can't we have students group where in there can be head for each region. If any student has problem regarding and articleship and unfair rules laid down by icai, he should contact this group and report the issue, This group head will report the same to the higher authorities and he will make sure that justice is done. He should also have direct access if ICAI is making any rules and regulations regarding article training and examination.
I request all the members to think about this. By this we not only protect the genuine student problems and we are also assuring the coming students that we all are there for you.
Pls reply.