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A quick definition of civil code:

A civil code is a set of laws that explain how people should behave towards each other in certain situations. These laws cover things like buying and selling property, getting married, and making promises to each other. Each state might have its own civil code, which is made up of different sections that explain different things. For example, one section might explain how people can own property, while another section might explain what happens if someone breaks a promise. These laws are important because they help people know what they can and can't do, and they help make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

A more thorough explanation:

A civil code is a set of laws that govern private legal matters such as contracts, property, family, and obligations. It is a codification of private law that outlines the general rights and obligations of individuals within a jurisdiction.

For example, the California Civil Code is divided into four divisions:

Persons
Property
Obligations
General Provisions

Division 1 contains laws that govern personal rights, such as marriage and divorce. Division 2 contains laws that govern property rights, such as ownership and transfer of property. Division 3 codifies rules in California like the regulations relating to agency, mortgages, and extensions of credit. Division 4 defines remedies available in lawsuits.

The Louisiana Civil Code is another example of a civil code. It covers a wide range of legal topics, including property, contracts, and family law.

These examples illustrate how a civil code organizes and codifies private law in a jurisdiction. It provides a framework for individuals and businesses to understand their legal rights and obligations in various areas of law.

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[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the usnews rankings don't even go down that far

BruceSutter

12:44

Duke is pretty gpa sensitive. The most sub 3 gpa friendly T14s are gulc, uva, and now cornell

babycat

12:44

@EvolBunny: there are 198 ABA accredited schools in the US

[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the vast majority of 170+ are enrolling at T20's--that's the only way they keep a 170 median lmao

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:44

just claim what you want in life in applications and then it can change in law school as ur exposed to stuff

[] texaslawhopefully

12:45

@babycat: I don't think so, assuming that you have a cohesive why law and actually did stuff in undergrad. I mean ofc your application will always be stronger given work experience, but I don't think KJD status on its own "hurts" your application.

BruceSutter

12:45

best thing you can do as a sub 3 is clear Wash U's median and go there, which I'm going to try to do in January if I don't hear from UGA before the deadline to sign up (Dec 3)

EvolBunny

12:45

https://www.lsd.law/search/2lrBO

babycat

12:45

I'm just saying this as a hypothetical. people say urm boost is the equivalent of x LSAT point increase. was just wondering if there was an equivalent kJD decrease

ExactBodybuilder98

12:46

I think you guys think about yourselves too much. All you can do is put together a well rounded application and simply wait!

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

@EvolBunny: I think you just proved yourself wrong lmao. It is showing 50 percent of people with those stats getting into WashU.

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

"@JumpySubsequentDolphin: you know schools that are like 350th ranked have people with 170+ lsats, right? GPA and all that does play a role and bruce is likely not getting what he wants"

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

12:46

I’m gonna drink a bottle of Jack for every rejection

babycat

12:47

call me curious George the way I be asking questions

babycat

12:47

actually the opposite of thinking about myself I just want to see what other people think

EvolBunny

12:48

@texaslawhopefully: is washu the entire t20? Or notorious for letting applicants redact gpa or lsat? Like okay i guess washu, what about the rest? Buddy literally said he is a nothing candidate except high lsat. No EC, WE, minority status, right skin color, military, in state, etc. That means he will be fucked by the t20, except maybe washu

BruceSutter

12:49

I also never said I only wanted to go to a T20

[] texaslawhopefully

12:49

@EvolBunny: You're stupid af. Did you read what he said. He said fucking WashU.

[] texaslawhopefully

12:50

And, yes, most people with a 170+ will go to the T20 because at the very least since the T20 pretty much all has a 170+ LSAT median they need at least 3k people a year with a 170+ to maintain those medians (given about 6k people enroll in the T20).

[] texaslawhopefully

12:50

And there's only 4k people a year with a 170+.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

12:50

@babycat: That KJD question is a legit one, I wonder if there is enough data out there to show it as there is data that makes people think URM is a point boost

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:52

I just got my second decision of the day (:

EvolBunny

12:52

you are a fucking idiot, Do you think every 170+ is in the t20? Some people want to inherit daddy's judge position and local connections and only needed a 155 but shit out a 173. Okay, go look at the schools yourself. Surely you will find ONLY 170s in the t20 and nowhere else! fucking tool. Also, there are only 4400ish people in the t14 and the median is like 171 lmfao they do not want ONLY 170+s

starfishies

12:52

unless you participated in a million clubs or had legit internships idk how kjds do so well honestly

starfishies

12:53

nothing against kjds just heard a ton of advice that you should work before applying

[] texaslawhopefully

12:53

@EvolBunny: I said the vast majority dumbass. There's only 4k people with a 170+ and 6k people in the T20. The lowest LSAT median in the T20 is 169, so yes the vast majority of people (as in 70ish percent) with a 170+ are going to the T14.

babycat

12:53

I think some of that comes from a feeling that law school is a major commitment and you should be sure about it moreso than the value of the work experience

babycat

12:54

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: right? would love to see some analysis on this

babycat

12:55

I feel like as you get more WE you have diminishing returns. Not sure someone with 20 years of work is valued more than 5 or 10 unless it's been ground-breaking stuff

babycat

12:57

realizing now the correct spelling of groundbreaking is unhyphenated. I knew it looked wrong

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