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ex post

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A quick definition of ex post:

Ex post is a Latin term that means "from after." It refers to something that is based on knowledge and facts that are viewed after the fact, in hindsight. It is objective and retrospective, meaning it looks back at something that has already happened. Ex post is the opposite of ex ante, which means looking forward to something that has not yet happened.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Ex post is a Latin term that means "from after." It refers to something that is based on knowledge and facts that are viewed after the fact, in hindsight. It is objective and retrospective, meaning it looks back at something that has already happened.

Examples:

After the company went bankrupt, an ex post analysis showed that their spending habits were unsustainable.
Ex post evaluations of government policies can help determine their effectiveness.
Looking back at the stock market crash of 2008, ex post analysis revealed several warning signs that were missed at the time.

These examples illustrate how ex post analysis is used to evaluate something that has already happened. It allows us to look back and see what went wrong or what could have been done differently. By analyzing past events, we can learn from our mistakes and make better decisions in the future.

expository statute | Ex Post Facto Clause

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NightHawkBird

12:26

just say it on LSAC bruh

NightHawkBird

12:26

"decision rendered"

badhorrormovie

12:26

vomit inducing email like oh my lord i thought i was gonna die

syddak

12:27

Did someone say chicago big law friends? I am in

badhorrormovie

12:28

hello chi big law friend

badhorrormovie

12:29

i work midsize law rn in chi

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

12:50

@MisterSaint: WashU called me with my A six days post-interview (interviewed last Tues). I think timelines are a bit extended rn since it's crunch time in admissions offices

TenFiftyILuvUGang

12:59

bands a make her dance

TenFiftyILuvUGang

12:59

bands a make her dance

Mostlylegal

13:03

ovi

Bobcat4life

13:09

Will law schools accept applicants with 3.4-3.6 gaps ima. freshman in college and I want to know what to prioritize in college

Bobcat4life

13:10

is it more LSAT or grades, I haven't gotten a c but will one C ruin my chances of going?

Bobcat4life

13:10

Trying to get in UC Law School after undergrad

FroggyBrightToucan

13:11

@UnevenInstinctiveSeal: Don't give up yet, they are still doing interviews (I have mine tomorrow)

UnevenInstinctiveSeal

13:15

Thanks! But considering my interview was over 3 months ago and I applied 5 months ago, it's hard to be hopeful. I'm expecting a WL/R I just don't know why I keep missing those waves.

[] c0bra1

13:21

@Bobcat4life: i have a gpa in that range with 1 C because of certain circumstances but i would recommend getting it up as much as possible

[] c0bra1

13:21

i had a lot of medical issues one year and explained that

Bobcat4life

13:25

How lenient would Law Schools be with medical issues like ADHD?

eggan

13:26

cornell WL -> R :(

Bobcat4life

13:26

I performed mediocre first semester im looking at 3 As and maybe a b and a B+ this semester

Bobcat4life

13:27

Do your minors reflect well on Law School applications anyone?

Bobcat4life

13:27

and certificates?

TenFiftyILuvUGang

13:28

little to no effect

syddak

13:29

Hey bobcat, take a deep breath. There isn't any reason to stress yourself out if you have three more years of school left. Try your best to get good grades, study hard for the LSAT and that is 90% of the game. during your next few years get close with a couple professors who can write you a LOR and if possible, do some sort of publishing whether that be a senior thesis or for some research. But there is no reason to stress so much right now.

[] c0bra1

13:32

trying to do your best or even a little less than your best is the way to go. sometimes you will work really hard and exhaust yourself trying to get a good result. 3 years is a long while!

pinkandblue

13:35

poor bobcat

syddak

13:36

fr fr, I am worried they might have a heart attack over their keyboard

Mostlylegal

13:40

Prioritize your gpa.

VolatileJumpyOwl

13:46

but also, dont forget to have fun

[] c0bra1

13:56

or do something youre interested in lol

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