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maxims

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A quick definition of maxims:

Maxims: A set of simple rules that judges and lawyers use to help them make decisions in legal cases. These rules are written down in the laws of most states and include things like "if something doesn't make sense, we shouldn't do it" and "if someone agrees to something, they can't later say they were wronged by it." They help make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that the law is applied in a consistent way.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A collection of legal sayings that are used as "rules of thumb" by judges and lawyers. They are listed in the codified statutes of most states and include:

  • "When the reason of a rule ceases, so should the rule itself."
  • "He who consents to an act is not wronged by it."
  • "No one can take advantage of his own wrong."
  • "No one should suffer by the act of another."
  • "He who takes the benefit must bear the burden."
  • "For every wrong, there is a remedy."
  • "Between rights otherwise equal, the earliest is preferred."
  • "No man is responsible for that which no man can control."
  • "The law helps the vigilant, before those who sleep on their rights."
  • "The law respects form less than substance."
  • "The law never requires impossibilities."
  • "The law neither does nor requires idle acts."
  • "The law disregards trifles."
  • "Particular expressions qualify those which are general."
  • "That is certain which can be made certain."
  • "Time does not confirm a void act."
  • "An interpretation which gives effect is preferred to one which makes void."
  • "Interpretation must be reasonable."
  • "Things happen according to the ordinary course of nature and the ordinary habits of life."

These maxims are used as guidelines for judges and lawyers when making legal decisions. They are based on common sense and are meant to ensure fairness and justice in the legal system. For example, the maxim "No one should suffer by the act of another" means that if someone is harmed by the actions of another person, the responsible party should be held accountable for their actions and compensate the victim. Another example is the maxim "The law helps the vigilant, before those who sleep on their rights," which means that if someone fails to take action to protect their rights, they may lose them.

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1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
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11:22
Election status: Complete
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11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
I'm curious, how bold can one be in those videos? Is it worth making a satirical Jason Statham-action short if the adcoms have no sense of humor?
the more risk you take the higher chance of it backfiring
my instinct would be low humor bc if they have such a complex application I would feel hesitant to use a major part of it as a joke. They clearly take their admissions seriously and a joke video might convey the wrong thing at the wrong time. I think that humor is best put into a PS anecdote where it adds some shine to your personality
safe is always better
All good points
triplethread
11:34
@TheAdoptedOne: amazing
I almost did one for Vanderbilt and my idea was to do a documentary-style vid where I and others talked about me like it was an ESPN 30 for 30.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:36
I was risky in maybe one or two of my essays in that some parts read as slightly humorous, but I really tried to suss out the vibe for each school. I feel like Berk and UMich may be more accommodating of a more "out there" approach than other schools I applied to
1a2b3c4d26z
11:37
but that's literally just going off vibes
it looks like Berk vid is in response to a known prompt. My thinking is it may be a counter to AI by getting people to have to respond to what is essentially an essay prompt but on video
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