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intra legem

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A quick definition of intra legem:

Term: INTRA LEGEM

Definition: Intra legem means within the law. It refers to situations where a decision or action is made in accordance with the existing laws and regulations. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are lawful and do not violate any established rules. In other words, it means that something is done in compliance with the law.

See also: EQUITY INTRA LEGEM.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Intra legem is a Latin term that means "within the law." It refers to actions or decisions that are made in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

Example: A judge's ruling that is based on the interpretation of a statute or legal precedent is considered intra legem. This means that the judge's decision is within the boundaries of the law and is not considered to be an abuse of judicial discretion.

Explanation: Intra legem is an important concept in the legal system because it ensures that decisions and actions are made in accordance with established laws and regulations. This helps to maintain the integrity and fairness of the legal system. The example of a judge's ruling illustrates how intra legem applies in practice. When a judge makes a ruling based on the interpretation of a statute or legal precedent, they are ensuring that their decision is within the boundaries of the law and is not arbitrary or capricious.

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BL pay is also significantly higher
2 months after applying lmao
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@texaslawhopefully: what stage of UR are you at (1,2,3,4...)
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@texaslawhopefully: do u want to work in texas post-grad?
I was at the first like 9/27
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starfishies
11:33
I also just got to UR2 woo but I applied like 11/1
soyalmondoatmilk
11:33
omg so cool! i want to work in texas too!
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:34
Mine was like UR1 9/25, UR2 9/26, UR3 10/15...then radio silence
soyalmondoatmilk
11:34
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starfishies
11:34
yeah i expect silence until like march lmao as a best case scenario if they get back sooner imma assume its an R
soyalmondoatmilk
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: yeah, I probably shouldn’t get my hopes up lol
starfishies
11:35
it was just nice to see some life in my status checker
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:35
texas, you probably dont need to worry, you will be fine lol
Yeah, it’s just odd. All the people with similar stats who applied in sept already got in
triplethread
11:36
@snow: its so frustrating LOL i will be back in a few days just so im not checking every day with no movement. i think if i come back in after a little break and get some URs I will be happier
triplethread
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soap
11:39
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snow
11:50
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starfishies
11:50
i fully expect to change my career again but i think its just cause i dont like any jobs lol
starfishies
11:51
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