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fem-crit

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A quick definition of fem-crit:

Term: FEM-CRIT

Definition: A fem-crit is a person who believes in the critical-legal-studies school of thought and also identifies as a feminist. They believe that the law should be analyzed critically and that gender inequality should be addressed in legal systems.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: FEM-CRIT is a term used to describe a feminist who follows the critical legal studies school of thought. Critical legal studies is a way of looking at the law that emphasizes the role of power and politics in shaping legal decisions. A fem-crit is someone who applies this perspective specifically to issues of gender and women's rights.

Example: A fem-crit might argue that the legal system is biased against women because it was created by men and reflects their values and interests. She might point to cases where women were treated unfairly by the courts or laws that discriminate against women, such as those that restrict access to abortion or contraception.

Explanation: This example illustrates how a fem-crit might use the critical legal studies approach to analyze issues related to gender and the law. By examining the power dynamics at play in the legal system, she can identify ways in which women are disadvantaged and work to change them.

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texaslawhopefully
15:38
UChicago is number one
^ period
u know it was a double thing. I missed II and my gf didn't want to live in the midwest anymore
15:39
But it’s fucking uchicago thooo LOL
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15:40
Makes sense tho
cumsock
15:40
@choosingpeace: there’s plenty to do in Philly 😂 it’s a giant city
So after missing the II, I was like whatever. Maybe it's a sign to withdraw
nah making decisions off the gf is out of pocket
nahhhhh we been together since 10th grade
texaslawhopefully
15:40
I guess it depends what your goals are. If it's generic biglaw, CLS will get you the same outcome
6 yrs on January 30th
lilypadfrog
15:40
awwww <3 i love love
I also like CLS for liberal clerking. approx 41 FCOA clerks per yr
It's there if I excel. if not then I'm chill with sticking to BL
texaslawhopefully
15:41
CLS is not even close to Chicago for clerking lmao
choosingpeace
15:41
wait would yall pick CLS or penn?
I didn't apply to either but I would pick penn
15:42
penn bc im in state
no no it's not. But I wouldn't clerk conservative, so idk about Chi #s for myself
cumsock
15:42
Penn
texaslawhopefully
15:42
I guess that's fair. From what I've heard UChicago for conservatives is on par w/ HYS for clerkships
texaslawhopefully
15:42
not sure about for liberals
cumsock
15:43
They’re very similar tho
cumsock
15:43
Both t6 ivies
Is that NYU disrespect???? NYU out the t-6?
15:44
Penn because my college friends who mentored me go there
lilypadfrog
15:45
NYU is a t6 unless they don’t accept me and then idgaf what they’re ranked
texaslawhopefully
15:46
That's the best mentality
texaslawhopefully
15:46
If I get into UChicago it will be CYS
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