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foreign relations

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A quick definition of foreign relations:

Foreign relations refers to the way that the United States interacts with other countries around the world. This includes things like making agreements with other countries, sending representatives to other countries, and protecting the rights of American citizens who are living or traveling abroad. The President has the power to appoint ambassadors and other officials to represent the United States in foreign countries. While states cannot conduct foreign relations, they can make laws that affect foreign relations within their own borders. International law also plays a role in foreign relations, but the United States has its own laws that determine how it interacts with other countries.

A more thorough explanation:

Foreign relations refer to the laws and regulations that govern the relationships between the United States and other countries. It includes both international law, which outlines the rights and obligations of states and international organizations, and domestic law that affects foreign relations.

The President of the United States has the power to appoint ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls, who act with binding authority to represent the country in foreign affairs. Consuls are officers commissioned by the government to represent it in a foreign country and protect the interests of its citizens.

While states are not sovereign under international law, they can prescribe and enforce rules of law that affect foreign relations, unless the Constitution vests exclusive jurisdiction in the Federal Government. For example, foreign nationals present in the United States are subject to state law, which can have important consequences for U.S. foreign relations.

International law overlaps with foreign relations law to the extent that the domestic law of the United States includes rules giving effect to rules of international law, but does not cover the same subject matter. The law of the United States determines the conduct of its foreign relations without reference to any international rule in many areas.

  • The President of the United States appoints ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls to represent the country in foreign affairs.
  • Consuls are officers commissioned by the government to represent it in a foreign country and protect the interests of its citizens.
  • States can prescribe and enforce rules of law that affect foreign relations, unless the Constitution vests exclusive jurisdiction in the Federal Government.
  • Foreign nationals present in the United States are subject to state law, which can have important consequences for U.S. foreign relations.

These examples illustrate how foreign relations law affects the relationships between the United States and other countries. The President's appointment of ambassadors and consuls, as well as the ability of states to prescribe and enforce rules of law, are important aspects of foreign relations. The impact of state law on foreign nationals also highlights the interconnectedness of domestic and international law in foreign relations.

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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
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Mostlylegal
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ovi
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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
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is it more LSAT or grades, I haven't gotten a c but will one C ruin my chances of going?
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Trying to get in UC Law School after undergrad
@UnevenInstinctiveSeal: Don't give up yet, they are still doing interviews (I have mine tomorrow)
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
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How lenient would Law Schools be with medical issues like ADHD?
eggan
13:26
cornell WL -> R :(
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I performed mediocre first semester im looking at 3 As and maybe a b and a B+ this semester
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Do your minors reflect well on Law School applications anyone?
13:27
and certificates?
little to no effect
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!
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poor bobcat
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fr fr, I am worried they might have a heart attack over their keyboard
Mostlylegal
13:40
Prioritize your gpa.
but also, dont forget to have fun
[] c0bra1
13:56
or do something youre interested in lol
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WAVES TD?
Mostlylegal
14:08
SO MANY WAVES TODAY
Mostlylegal
14:08
jk prob tmrew
when UT Knoxville says app reviewed- pending decision after being under review, is the decision coming like soon or could be another week? any insight ?
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