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A quick definition of Calvin's case:

Calvin's case: A ruling that said people born in Scotland after King James I became the King of England in 1603 were considered natural-born subjects of the English King. This meant they could inherit land in England. The decision was made in the case of Calvin v. Smith in 1608.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Calvin's case was a legal decision made in 1608 that established that individuals born in Scotland after James I became the King of England in 1603 were considered natural-born subjects of the English monarch. This meant that they could inherit land in England.

Example: For example, if a Scottish couple had a child in 1610 and that child later inherited land in England, Calvin's case would ensure that the child was considered a natural-born subject of the English monarch and could legally inherit the land.

Explanation: Calvin's case was significant because it clarified the legal status of individuals born in Scotland after James I became the King of England. Before this decision, there was some confusion about whether these individuals were considered natural-born subjects of the English monarch. This decision ensured that they were, which had important implications for inheritance and other legal matters.

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VolatileClumsyAcolyte

14:46

does lsat demon accept lsac fee waiver

llama

14:46

@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: yes very easy

llama

14:47

to apply it. I love it- looking like a 155-170+ in a few months for me

VolatileClumsyAcolyte

14:47

oh i just checked, i still have to pay even if i have a fee waiver, damn

llama

14:48

imo go basic with FW, then when (if) you run out of questions/tests, upgrade OR just take tests /drill on lawhib

i-need-top

14:48

the long sleep

VolatileClumsyAcolyte

14:49

ill give a free edition a try first, if i like then i will purchase. they have 3 free tests, right?

llama

14:50

oh yea obi go free- yes 3 free tests. yes they can be crude/'mean' but they explain all 5 answers and when u upgrade they have good write ups on ea question

VolatileClumsyAcolyte

14:53

ill start prepping in january and aim for august lsat or september even. would it look bad if i have 3-4 attempts on my record? I already took it twice and cancelled my first score so im bit worried about that lol

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

14:59

nope lots of people take the lsat 3-4 times

llama

14:59

@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: is it bad: some schools seem to prefer 1 and done vs 2+ takes. Is it better for you? If score much higher- yes. Overall, if it makes sense for u go for it

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

14:59

you might have to write an addendum though, but schools really want higher medians so if they see a big number that's all they honestly care about

llama

14:59

^^^

VolatileClumsyAcolyte

15:01

CLS is my dream school and the only reason I am considering reapplying is to probably score higher and have better chances there, so fingers crossed they're chill about it

llama

15:05

with that targeted goal/ willingness to take a year to improve score, and from what you have said, it seems like a great option to reapply early next cycle w/ a higher score. best of luck!

InsipidLemon

15:09

guys is there any chance for me to get into T14s? I applied to some but was convinced to apply to the rest, just feel its too late in the cycle for my stats (170 3.68)

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:13

@InsipidLemon: https://www.lsd.law/search/zdJvM

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:13

more likely than not you make it into at least one t14

InsipidLemon

15:14

Hey long time no see hahaha, the prob with that is it has the range of up to 172, Im only 170

InsipidLemon

15:14

If u have the top range at my stats, there's only like 9 ppl who made it into T14s

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:15

yeah but it's also including people below your stats

InsipidLemon

15:15

Yeah, really my issue is deciding whether to R&R or to just take UF law

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:16

also if you reduce the top end of lsat to 170, you have a 33% chance at NYU+columbia, 67% at NU, 33 at mich, 40% berk, 40% UCLA, 100% Cornell, and 50% gulc

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:16

realistically you would make it into at least one

InsipidLemon

15:16

I'm still waiting on a bunch of T14 so hopefully those stats are a good indicator

llama

15:16

idk wait it out - if good offer take if no good offer R&R

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:16

i dont think you need to R&R im pretty sure you make it into at least one t14

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:16

but if you apply earlier its just a lot easier

InsipidLemon

15:17

thats odd I didn't see those stats, but ok. We talked abt this awhile back and I'm working on Columbia + Berkeley rn then Cornell, probs is I'm not gonna produce good Why X's before the 25th but whatever

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

15:18

https://www.lsd.law/search/cV9E6 this is artificially deflated because it's only below your stats

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