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Federalist Society

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A quick definition of Federalist Society:

Federalist Society: A group of lawyers, law students, and others who believe in conservative and libertarian ideas about politics and society. They are based in Washington, D.C. and have a national presence. They are different from the National Lawyers Guild, which has a more liberal perspective.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The Federalist Society is a national organization of lawyers, law students, and others who hold conservative and libertarian views on political and social issues. The group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and promotes its beliefs through events, publications, and advocacy.

Example: The Federalist Society has been influential in shaping the legal landscape in the United States, particularly in the appointment of judges and justices who share their ideology. Members of the organization have been involved in high-profile cases, such as the challenge to the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the Federalist Society uses its influence to advance its conservative and libertarian views in the legal system. By advocating for judges and justices who share their beliefs, the organization can impact the outcome of important cases and shape the interpretation of the law.

Federalist Papers | Federal Judicial Center

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
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same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
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Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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