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A quick definition of federal:

The word federal is often used to talk about the United States Government. This includes the people who make laws, the people who enforce laws, and the people who decide if laws are fair. Federalism is when the government's power is divided between the national government and the state governments.

A more thorough explanation:

federal

The term federal refers to the United States Government, including its legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It also includes the laws, rules, and regulations created by these branches of government. The division of power between the federal government and state governments is called federalism.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a federal agency that investigates crimes that cross state lines.
The federal government passed the Affordable Care Act, which requires all Americans to have health insurance.
The Constitution outlines the powers of the federal government and the rights of individual states.

These examples illustrate how the term federal is used to describe the United States Government and its laws and agencies. The FBI is a federal agency because it is part of the national government, not a state government. The Affordable Care Act is a federal law because it was passed by Congress and applies to all Americans, regardless of which state they live in. The Constitution is a federal document because it outlines the powers of the national government and the rights of individual states.

FDIC | federal acquisition regulation

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KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

14:41

yeah yeah exactly. +1 for lsat demon a lot of people who don’t like 7sage end up liking demon

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

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