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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of brief:

A brief is a written argument that lawyers give to the court. It helps the court understand important information and legal comparisons so that they can make a fair decision. Sometimes, other people who care about the decision can also write a brief called an amicus brief. This is like a trial brief and helps the court understand why the decision is important to them.

A more thorough explanation:

Brief

A brief is a written argument that lawyers submit to the court. It is used to highlight and clarify important information or provide legal comparisons to persuade the court to rule in favor of their client. Third parties may also submit amicus briefs in high profile cases to express their strong interests in the outcome of the decision.

  • A lawyer preparing a brief for a client who was wrongly accused of a crime.
  • A group of environmental activists submitting an amicus brief in a case involving a company accused of polluting a river.

The first example illustrates how a lawyer would use a brief to argue their client's case in court. The second example shows how third parties can also use briefs to express their opinions and interests in a case.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
13:00
^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
13:04
yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
^^^^Me taking a dookie
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Lmao
babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
13:06
I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
13:09
berkeley status checker is so funny
13:11
berk today will be Huge if it happens
2big2fail
13:12
i think berkeley next wave will be in december
13:13
that is probable i just have a funny where i say “berk today” every single day
2big2fail
13:13
makes sense
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: TODAY IS OUR DAY also 1pm est or pst?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:14
YEAHHH SPLITTY. also PST
yo mama jokes will never not be funny
everyone trying to YM each other but no JM... damn :/
AHAHAHAAH
i'm lying in wait dw
if no gtown today i'm crashing out so bad yall don't even know
i will not be racist or say slurs tho unlike Some people
how bad on a scale of wild- evol bunny
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:20
Evol bunny said they are dropping out and done with LS, they are too good for it so likely will never see the melt downs again
Dkk
13:20
@SplitterusClitterus: 11:22:24 PST, so in about an hour.
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