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administrative law

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A quick definition of administrative law:

Administrative law is the set of rules that govern how government agencies work. These agencies are created by Congress or state legislatures to carry out specific tasks, like protecting the environment or regulating businesses. They have the power to make rules, enforce laws, and decide disputes. However, they must follow certain procedures and stay within the limits set by the Constitution and other laws. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is the main law that governs how agencies work. It sets out rules for how agencies must make rules, decide disputes, and communicate with the public. Courts also play a role in overseeing agencies and making sure they follow the law.

A more thorough explanation:

Administrative law is a type of law that deals with the creation and operation of administrative agencies. These agencies are given powers by Congress or state legislatures to carry out certain tasks and enforce laws. Administrative law includes the rules and principles that govern the administration and regulation of government agencies at both the federal and state levels.

Some examples of administrative agencies include the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. These agencies have the power to interpret laws, create rules, enforce regulations, and adjudicate matters related to their respective areas of responsibility.

The examples illustrate administrative law because they show how agencies are created to protect public interests and carry out specific tasks related to enforcing laws. These agencies have significant power to interpret laws and create rules, but they must still act within constitutional and statutory limits. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides guidelines for how agencies must operate and carry out their functions, including formal and informal rulemaking and adjudication. The APA also outlines the procedures agencies must follow before taking action in any of these functions.

One important aspect of administrative law is judicial review of agency actions. The courts give deference to agencies in their interpretations of laws and regulations, but there are different levels of deference depending on the circumstances. Chevron deference applies when the courts defer to agency interpretations of statutes unless they are unreasonable. Auer deference applies when the courts defer to agency interpretations of their own ambiguous regulations. Skidmore deference applies when the courts give varying amounts of deference to agency interpretations based on their expertise in a particular matter.

Administrative law is an important branch of law that governs the creation and operation of administrative agencies. These agencies have significant power to interpret laws, create rules, enforce regulations, and adjudicate matters related to their respective areas of responsibility. The APA provides guidelines for how agencies must operate and carry out their functions, and the courts give deference to agencies in their interpretations of laws and regulations.

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GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Thank you ╱|、 (˚ˎ 。7 |、˜〵 じしˍ,)ノ
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
0:10
Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
Dkk
0:27
God my mouth is burning so much
@babycat: A few things. I mean, for one, this is my fifth year of undergrad (graduating with a dual BA/MA), so I don't think academically I'm incredibly behind or anything. Beyond, that I've explored other fields, and for the very niche area of public interest work I am interested in, law is the only way I can make a substantiative difference so why not start now.
And also my other options just are not great. I could take a shit paying job at a think tank, I was offered a job at, but I don’t find the work interesting. Or I could continue in academia, getting a phd, but again just not especially interested in academic philosophy.
I would say more, but I am very close to doxxing myself if I haven’t already.
Dkk
1:02
5th year at 19. That is amazing.
Dkk
1:02
So you started when you were 14. Wow.
Dkk
1:11
I tried to find you but if still in school, other names pop up first. Do you drink alcohol? If not, you should start drinking to catch up to me. @texas
I started at 15
turning 20 this year
or well very beginning of next year
Dkk
1:15
My best advice is to start learning wine and cocktails asap. Take the introductory and certified sommelier exam as soon as you hit 21.
Dkk
1:16
I could not find you with that information. You are still probably pretty safe. Though I did not use all my search engines or filters.
@Dkk: That is good. Granted I don't think being doxxed would be the end of the world, but who knows.
And, yeah, I have drinken a little bit over the last couple of years (what college student hasn't), but not a massive fan
Dkk
1:24
That is cus college people drink like idiots. I was not a fan at my first college and I did not start drinking until I was 22.5. The art of Sommelier stuff though is less about drinking and more about thought process. Kind of a puzzle like a logic game. Same with cocktails. You will love it if you hate college type drinking.
Dkk
1:25
It's something to do outside of the things you mentioned, it is useful for networking, and it will help you in law school. It will help you find exactly what you want to do in law school.
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