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A quick definition of in litem:

Term: IN LITEM

Definition: In litem means "for the suit" in Latin. It refers to something that is pending or related to a legal case. It is often used in conjunction with the term "ad litem," which means "for the purposes of the suit." Another related term is "guardian ad litem," which refers to a person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor or incapacitated person in a legal case.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In litem means "for a suit" or "to the suit." It is a Latin term used in legal contexts.

Example: The lawyer filed a motion in litem, requesting the court to allow his client to join the ongoing lawsuit.

Explanation: In this example, the lawyer is asking the court to allow his client to participate in the ongoing lawsuit. The term "in litem" indicates that the lawyer is making this request in the context of the lawsuit.

Definition: Ad litem means "for the purposes of the suit" or "pending the suit." It is a Latin term used in legal contexts.

Example: The court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the minor child in the custody dispute.

Explanation: In this example, the court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the minor child's interests in the custody dispute. The term "ad litem" indicates that the guardian is appointed for the purposes of the lawsuit.

Definition: Ad longum means "at length." It is a Latin term used in historical legal contexts.

Example: The judge's decision was ad longum, taking several months to be issued.

Explanation: In this example, the judge's decision took several months to be issued, indicating that it was a lengthy process. The term "ad longum" emphasizes the length of time it took for the decision to be made.

Definition: Ad lucrandum vel perdendum means "for gain or loss." It is a Latin term used in legal contexts.

Example: The warrant of attorney included the phrase ad lucrandum vel perdendum, indicating that the attorney had the power to act on behalf of the client for both gain and loss.

Explanation: In this example, the warrant of attorney granted the attorney the power to act on behalf of the client for both gain and loss. The term "ad lucrandum vel perdendum" emphasizes that the attorney has the authority to act in the client's best interests, whether that results in gain or loss.

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15:23
don't have the motivation to work on essays
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:25
I got to work on essays for finals but I'm like that is a next week me problem. I am glad to be done with LS ones. I felt weird talking about myself
babycat
15:28
Bulbasaur if you weren't constrained by location I would say you should apply to Northwestern. They love applicants like you
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:30
@babycat: what makes you say that?
15:31
sorry i already asked this and forgot to check but how much does a masters degree help for admissions? i rly want to go to northwestern or uchicago but im worried about my stats
glovediedthisishismom
15:32
some of you be so focused on the cheese you forgot about the trap
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:32
I have not talked to northwestern or uchicago but the schools I did talked to said graduates are nice but they cant be hard stats to compare to others as not everyone has one
babycat
15:34
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: they really like non traditional applicants and older students
babycat
15:35
there are plenty of non trads who get admitted to nw with below median stats bc of their stories
snow
15:37
i want NW bad
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:37
@glovediedthisishismom: im gonna get this tattooed
snow
15:38
hoping my 3 years of legal experience help!
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:38
Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need
snow
15:38
shoot your shot bulb
snow
15:38
dont tell yourself that.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:40
I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot
soap
15:42
Are you in an open marriage?
babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
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