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A quick definition of judicial bias:

Term: JUDICIAL BIAS

Definition: When a judge makes decisions based on their personal opinions or feelings instead of following the law and evidence presented in a case. This can be unfair and can affect the outcome of a trial.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Judicial bias refers to a situation where a judge shows favoritism or prejudice towards a particular party or issue in a legal case. This can happen when a judge has personal beliefs or experiences that influence their decision-making, or when they have a relationship with one of the parties involved.

Example: If a judge has a history of ruling in favor of one particular political party, even when the evidence suggests otherwise, this could be seen as judicial bias. Similarly, if a judge has a personal relationship with one of the lawyers or parties involved in a case, this could also be seen as bias.

Explanation: Judicial bias can undermine the fairness and impartiality of the legal system, as it means that the judge is not making decisions based solely on the facts and evidence presented in the case. Instead, their personal beliefs or relationships are influencing their decision-making, which can lead to unjust outcomes. It is important for judges to remain impartial and unbiased in order to ensure that justice is served.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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