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law in literature

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A quick definition of law in literature:

Law in literature is the study of how law and lawyers are portrayed in stories and books. It helps us understand how different cultures view the law at different times. It can also involve looking at how lawyers use language and style in legal texts. Scholars who study this are part of a field called law and literature, and they produce a lot of work on this topic.

A more thorough explanation:

Law in literature is the study of how lawyers and legal institutions are portrayed in literature. It can also refer to the application of literary theory to legal texts, focusing on lawyers' rhetoric, logic, and style, as well as legal syntax and semantics.

For example, in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character of Atticus Finch is a lawyer who represents a black man in a racially charged trial. The novel explores the themes of justice, morality, and the role of the legal system in society. This is an example of how law is depicted in literature and how it can reflect a culture's views on the legal system.

Another example is the use of legal language and concepts in Shakespeare's plays, such as "The Merchant of Venice" and "Measure for Measure." These works explore the themes of justice, mercy, and the abuse of power, and demonstrate how legal language and concepts can be used to convey complex ideas and emotions.

Overall, law in literature is a field of study that examines the intersection of law and culture, and how literature can provide insight into the role of law in society.

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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
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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