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continuing objection

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A quick definition of continuing objection:

A continuing objection is when a lawyer doesn't like a certain type of question and the judge has already said no to their objection. Instead of saying no every time the question comes up, the lawyer can ask for a continuing objection. This means that the objection is still there every time the question is asked, without the lawyer having to say it again and again. The lawyer asks the judge for permission to do this, and if the judge says yes, it saves time. Continuing objections are usually done so the lawyer can argue about it later if they need to.

A more thorough explanation:

A continuing objection is when a lawyer objects to a certain type of question during a trial, and the judge has already ruled against the objection. Instead of objecting every time the topic comes up, the lawyer can ask for a continuing objection. This means that the objection is preserved for every mention of the topic, which saves time in court.

For example, if a lawyer objects to a question about a witness's criminal record and the judge overrules the objection, the lawyer can ask for a continuing objection. This means that every time the witness's criminal record is mentioned, the objection is already on record and the lawyer doesn't have to object again.

Continuing objections are often used to preserve an issue for appeal. This means that if the lawyer disagrees with the judge's ruling and wants to appeal the decision, they can use the continuing objection as evidence that they objected to the topic multiple times during the trial.

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babycat

15:35

there are plenty of non trads who get admitted to nw with below median stats bc of their stories

snow

15:37

i want NW bad

JumpySubsequentDolphin

15:37

@glovediedthisishismom: im gonna get this tattooed

snow

15:38

hoping my 3 years of legal experience help!

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

15:38

Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need

snow

15:38

shoot your shot bulb

snow

15:38

dont tell yourself that.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

15:40

I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot

soap

15:42

Are you in an open marriage?

babycat

15:42

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot

babycat

15:43

and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same

info-man

15:44

the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

15:44

Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle

JumpySubsequentDolphin

15:45

but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14

babycat

15:45

@info-man: agreed

babycat

15:48

just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve

shaquilleoatmeal

15:49

Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao

shaquilleoatmeal

15:49

shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now

glovediedthisishismom

15:50

northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they

shaquilleoatmeal

15:50

what^^

shaquilleoatmeal

15:50

no way

HopefullyInLawSchool

15:50

2 next year

glovediedthisishismom

15:50

google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw

HopefullyInLawSchool

15:50

Bro is studying to beat the charges

glovediedthisishismom

15:51

https://news.wttw.com/2024/06/04/after-graduating-college-while-prison-22-years-benard-mckinley-about-start-law-school

shaquilleoatmeal

15:52

While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say

JumpySubsequentDolphin

15:52

@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol

babycat

15:52

there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago

shaquilleoatmeal

15:53

smh

glovediedthisishismom

15:53

fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened

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