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A quick definition of legal aid:

Legal aid refers to professional legal services that are provided to individuals or organizations who cannot afford to pay for them. This means that people who need legal help but cannot afford to hire a lawyer can receive assistance from legal aid organizations. Legal aid can help people with a variety of legal issues, such as housing, employment, and family law. It is important because everyone should have access to justice, regardless of their financial situation.

A more thorough explanation:

Legal Aid

Legal aid refers to professional legal services that are available to individuals or organizations who cannot afford to pay for these services.

  • A low-income family who needs legal representation in a custody battle
  • An individual who has been wrongfully terminated from their job and cannot afford a lawyer
  • A non-profit organization that needs legal advice on how to navigate complex tax laws

These examples illustrate how legal aid can help those who are unable to pay for legal services. In each case, the individuals or organizations are facing legal issues that could have significant consequences, but they do not have the financial resources to hire a lawyer. Legal aid provides them with access to legal professionals who can help them navigate the legal system and protect their rights.

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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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