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A quick definition of hazardous waste:

Hazardous waste is garbage that can be very dangerous to people and the environment. It can hurt or even kill people and animals if they come into contact with it. This kind of waste needs to be handled very carefully and disposed of in a special way to keep everyone safe.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Hazardous waste is waste that can harm human health or the environment due to its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics. It may cause an increase in mortality or other harmful effects.

Example: Toxic waste, such as DDT, is an example of hazardous waste. It is a poisonous substance that can cause harm to humans and the environment. Many states have regulations for handling and disposing of toxic waste, and federal statutes like the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) regulate the use, transportation, and disposal of toxic waste.

Explanation: The example of toxic waste illustrates the definition of hazardous waste because it is a substance that can cause harm to human health and the environment. The regulations and laws surrounding toxic waste demonstrate the need for proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste to prevent harm to people and the environment.

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babycat

12:39

Haha happens to the best of us

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:40

@BruceSutter: so real

JumpySubsequentDolphin

12:40

still feels like it might be worth a shot to ED. I think duke’s ED II app deadline hasn’t passed, right?

EvolBunny

12:41

@JumpySubsequentDolphin: you know schools that are like 350th ranked have people with 170+ lsats, right? GPA and all that does play a role and bruce is likely not getting what he wants

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:42

Whats the point of being self defeating and never trying tho?

ImpartialLion

12:42

350th ranked law school: https://www.freedomlawschool.org

babycat

12:43

new question for folks here, do you think being kjd demonstrably hurts your application?

JumpySubsequentDolphin

12:43

hopefully not 😀

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

12:43

That’s incredible lion

jackfrost11770

12:43

yeah duke ed 2 is in jan, i think if i don't get in berk ed i'll do that assuming that i haven't gotten a decision from them by that point

EvolBunny

12:43

haha i said "like," my local school is like 300-500th depending on year and they usually have 5+ 170+ scorers

2big2fail

12:44

i cant imagine it hurts your application if you demonstrate purpose and direction. the problem with some kjds is they dont really know what they want with life yet

[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the usnews rankings don't even go down that far

BruceSutter

12:44

Duke is pretty gpa sensitive. The most sub 3 gpa friendly T14s are gulc, uva, and now cornell

babycat

12:44

@EvolBunny: there are 198 ABA accredited schools in the US

[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the vast majority of 170+ are enrolling at T20's--that's the only way they keep a 170 median lmao

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:44

just claim what you want in life in applications and then it can change in law school as ur exposed to stuff

[] texaslawhopefully

12:45

@babycat: I don't think so, assuming that you have a cohesive why law and actually did stuff in undergrad. I mean ofc your application will always be stronger given work experience, but I don't think KJD status on its own "hurts" your application.

BruceSutter

12:45

best thing you can do as a sub 3 is clear Wash U's median and go there, which I'm going to try to do in January if I don't hear from UGA before the deadline to sign up (Dec 3)

EvolBunny

12:45

https://www.lsd.law/search/2lrBO

babycat

12:45

I'm just saying this as a hypothetical. people say urm boost is the equivalent of x LSAT point increase. was just wondering if there was an equivalent kJD decrease

ExactBodybuilder98

12:46

I think you guys think about yourselves too much. All you can do is put together a well rounded application and simply wait!

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

@EvolBunny: I think you just proved yourself wrong lmao. It is showing 50 percent of people with those stats getting into WashU.

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

"@JumpySubsequentDolphin: you know schools that are like 350th ranked have people with 170+ lsats, right? GPA and all that does play a role and bruce is likely not getting what he wants"

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

12:46

I’m gonna drink a bottle of Jack for every rejection

babycat

12:47

call me curious George the way I be asking questions

babycat

12:47

actually the opposite of thinking about myself I just want to see what other people think

EvolBunny

12:48

@texaslawhopefully: is washu the entire t20? Or notorious for letting applicants redact gpa or lsat? Like okay i guess washu, what about the rest? Buddy literally said he is a nothing candidate except high lsat. No EC, WE, minority status, right skin color, military, in state, etc. That means he will be fucked by the t20, except maybe washu

BruceSutter

12:49

I also never said I only wanted to go to a T20

[] texaslawhopefully

12:49

@EvolBunny: You're stupid af. Did you read what he said. He said fucking WashU.

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