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A quick definition of justice:

Justice means treating people fairly and equally under the law. It's important that laws protect people from harm and that when someone does something wrong, they receive a consequence that is fair and deserved. Justice is also a system that helps judges decide what is fair and right in different situations. Sometimes, judges who work in the highest courts are called "Justices."

A more thorough explanation:

Justice is a concept that has three meanings:

  1. Ethical and philosophical idea: Justice means treating people fairly, impartially, and reasonably by the law and those who enforce it. It also means that laws should prevent harm to others, and if harm is done, there should be a fair and appropriate consequence for both the accuser and the accused. This is known as due process.
  2. Legal structure or system: Justice is a system that determines who should receive benefits or burdens when the law is applied to a person's situation.
  3. Title: Justice is a title given to judges in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeal, or state courts of appeal.

For example, if someone is accused of a crime, justice means that they have the right to a fair trial where evidence is presented and both sides have a chance to argue their case. If they are found guilty, justice means that they receive a punishment that fits the crime they committed. This ensures that everyone is treated fairly and that the law is applied equally to all.

In the legal system, justice means that the law is applied fairly and consistently to everyone, regardless of their race, gender, or social status. This ensures that everyone has an equal chance to receive justice and that the law is not biased towards certain groups.

Finally, the title of Justice is given to judges who are responsible for upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served in their courtrooms. They are responsible for making sure that the law is applied fairly and that everyone receives a fair trial.

just compensation | justice of the peace (JP)

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16:14
Justice as Fairness!
16:14
also wow I didn’t consider that about immigration policy. hmmm
16:17
@Law-Guy: you get it
16:19
@baddestbunny: oh yeah definitly. Idk how any system of government would work if you can't distribute social goods to everyone.
MildChiller
16:33
does anyone know if the Yale webinars are cameras on?
1a2b3c4d26z
16:35
Justice as deez!
17:49
Quentin Tarantino is interested in watching somebody’s ear getting cut off; David Lynch is interested in the ear.
18:03
Quentin Tarantino can't resist putting a gay scene with a black guy participating in the gay act in his movies.
18:05
David Lynch is just gay.
18:18
Lynch is more in touch with his unconscious/dream state than the average person
18:42
Probably. I just dont know. All I know is he did a good job with Dune.
18:45
You should watch Blue Velvet
18:46
How’s your LSAT studying been going?
18:49
It is good. I have about two more weeks and I broke the 90 level on LSAT Demon which is good last night. My goal is 95 so I can probably get it before I test. It is scaled our of 100. This is for LR. My RC is below that but I know the more I get better at MBT questions the better my RC becomes.
18:50
I watched the trailer for that movie. The run time is 2 hours. May watch it on 2x the speed. Just watched se7en and thats like as graphic as I get so I kinda need a break from weird bodyhorror stuff. The sloth guy in that movie scared me.
18:51
I do like psychological horror though.
18:53
Oh jesus don’t watch the movie at all if you’re gonna watch it on 2x speed
18:54
I have never used lsat demon; how do their levels relate to actual lsat scoring?
18:56
kinda go in 20 point intervals. 20 points if you have mastered lvl 1 difficulty questions, 100 points if you have mastered lvl 5.
18:56
Getting 100 points is incredibly difficult though. anything baout 95 is pushing the 175-180 range. 90-95 is like 170-174 or so. etc.
18:56
yeah but if you’re getting a 95 on all sections what LSAT score is that? how is that calculated?
18:56
oh okay
18:57
so 100 would be a 180?
18:57
Yeah, 100 is like you would get a 180 and there's nothing more to teach you. I have only seen someone with a 100 like 2/3 times.
18:57
are you taking practice tests that are being scored though?
18:57
or just drills
18:57
Yep, they get factored into it.
18:58
I do drilling essentially every day. A timed section every 3, and a test every 2 weeks.
1a2b3c4d26z
20:06
re: WashU's URM lsat differential - fair to chalk that up to LSAT redaction weirdness messing w the scale or are they generally starved for URMs
1a2b3c4d26z
20:07
And an (albeit negligible) inverse URM GPA differential
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