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Memorandum

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A quick definition of Memorandum:

A memorandum is a type of written document that lawyers use to explain their legal arguments to a judge. It includes information about the facts of the case, the legal issues involved, and how the law applies to those issues. Lawyers use memoranda to persuade the judge to rule in their favor. They have to follow specific rules about citing legal sources.

A more thorough explanation:

A memorandum is a written document that provides a summary and analysis of relevant laws based on legal research to support a conclusion on a particular legal issue. It is usually organized and comprehensive, and includes:

  • A description of the factual background of the subject case or fact pattern
  • A statement of the legal issues to be discussed
  • An introduction of the relevant laws
  • An analysis of how the law should apply to specific facts
  • A conclusion

For example, in court proceedings, attorneys may be asked by courts to submit memoranda to convince the court how relevant law and case holdings support their arguments on particular issues. These memoranda are often called persuasive memos. Attorneys are required to cite every legal resource mentioned in the memo according to the local rules of the court.

Overall, a memorandum is a useful tool for lawyers to organize their legal arguments and provide a clear and concise analysis of the relevant laws and facts in a case.

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do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
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