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A quick definition of IFP:

Term: IFP

Definition: IFP stands for "In Forma Pauperis." This means that someone is allowed to proceed with a legal case without having to pay the usual fees because they cannot afford it. It's like getting a special permission slip to go on a field trip for free because your family doesn't have enough money to pay for it.

A more thorough explanation:

Term: IFP

Definition: IFP stands for In Forma Pauperis. This is a legal term that means a person is allowed to file court documents without having to pay the usual fees because they cannot afford to do so.

Example: A person who has lost their job and is struggling to make ends meet may file a lawsuit in forma pauperis if they cannot afford the court fees. This allows them to have their case heard without having to pay the usual fees.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the term IFP is used in a legal context. It shows that the term is used to describe a situation where a person is allowed to file court documents without having to pay the usual fees because they cannot afford to do so. This is an important legal provision that ensures that everyone has access to justice, regardless of their financial situation.

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triplethread

11:13

got like 3 more apps

TheAdoptedOne

11:14

there should be a law school draft akin to the NFL Draft where law schools can recruit us

TheAdoptedOne

11:14

or a MaxPreps esque high light video where Deans can rank us

1a2b3c4d26z

11:15

In this analogy is the LSAT the NFL combine

JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:16

I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah

TheAdoptedOne

11:16

no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash

TheAdoptedOne

11:16

and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14

TheAdoptedOne

11:16

LSAT can be one of the drills

letsseehowitgoesnow

11:17

so washu only called one person

ClockworkBlue

11:17

So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?

BytchiestBunny

11:17

@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol

TheAdoptedOne

11:18

@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+

TheAdoptedOne

11:18

this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out

TheAdoptedOne

11:19

powerscaling Law School deans up next

limpweeny

11:19

Election Day election day

TheAdoptedOne

11:19

Write in Dean Z vote

limpweeny

11:20

Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy

1a2b3c4d26z

11:20

@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true

TheAdoptedOne

11:20

if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place

ClockworkBlue

11:21

Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."

TheAdoptedOne

11:21

imagine if it was like Berkley applications

1a2b3c4d26z

11:22

Election status: Complete

1a2b3c4d26z

11:22

For months

triplethread

11:23

erection day

TheAdoptedOne

11:23

https://www.reddit.com/r/lawschooladmissions/comments/1gixhib/berkeleys_application_is_snobby_af/

soapy

11:23

Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January

triplethread

11:23

is anyone else like certain that trump will win

ambitiouslizard

11:23

he aint winning

triplethread

11:23

i like being a pessimist

ambitiouslizard

11:24

he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?

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