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causa scientiae

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A quick definition of causa scientiae:

Term: CAUSA SCIENTIAE

Definition: Causa scientiae means "cause of knowledge" in Latin. In Scots law, it refers to a witness's reason for coming to a particular conclusion, especially in a case that involves scientific expertise. It helps the court understand how the witness arrived at their conclusion.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Causa scientiae (kaw-zuh sI-en-shee-ee) is a Latin term used in Scots law. It refers to the cause of knowledge, particularly in cases involving scientific expertise. It is the basis for a witness's conclusion.

Example: In a case involving a medical malpractice lawsuit, a doctor may be called as an expert witness to testify about the standard of care. The doctor's testimony would be based on their knowledge and experience in the medical field, which would be the causa scientiae for their conclusion.

Explanation: The example illustrates how causa scientiae is used in a legal context. The doctor's testimony is based on their knowledge and expertise, which is the cause of their conclusion. The term is used to ensure that expert witnesses are qualified to provide their opinions and that their opinions are based on sound scientific principles.

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So after missing the II, I was like whatever. Maybe it's a sign to withdraw
nah making decisions off the gf is out of pocket
nahhhhh we been together since 10th grade
texaslawhopefully
15:40
I guess it depends what your goals are. If it's generic biglaw, CLS will get you the same outcome
6 yrs on January 30th
lilypadfrog
15:40
awwww <3 i love love
I also like CLS for liberal clerking. approx 41 FCOA clerks per yr
It's there if I excel. if not then I'm chill with sticking to BL
texaslawhopefully
15:41
CLS is not even close to Chicago for clerking lmao
choosingpeace
15:41
wait would yall pick CLS or penn?
I didn't apply to either but I would pick penn
15:42
penn bc im in state
no no it's not. But I wouldn't clerk conservative, so idk about Chi #s for myself
cumsock
15:42
Penn
texaslawhopefully
15:42
I guess that's fair. From what I've heard UChicago for conservatives is on par w/ HYS for clerkships
texaslawhopefully
15:42
not sure about for liberals
cumsock
15:43
They’re very similar tho
cumsock
15:43
Both t6 ivies
Is that NYU disrespect???? NYU out the t-6?
15:44
Penn because my college friends who mentored me go there
lilypadfrog
15:45
NYU is a t6 unless they don’t accept me and then idgaf what they’re ranked
texaslawhopefully
15:46
That's the best mentality
texaslawhopefully
15:46
If I get into UChicago it will be CYS
lilypadfrog
15:48
waspy I’m sure he meant to clarify that CYS is Cornell Yale Stanford
yeah just making sure
I look really good in blue tho
obviously cornell is t3
cumsock
15:49
someone from my undergrad is going to columbia for a masters in social work and the way they are talking to me im pretty sure they think thats as hard to get accepted to as columbia law
every prof at cornell glazes it so hard
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