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A quick definition of misconduct:

Term: Misconduct

Definition: Misconduct means doing something wrong or illegal. It can refer to when someone who has an important job does something bad, or when someone behaves inappropriately in a sexual way.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Misconduct refers to behavior that is considered wrongful or unlawful. This can include actions that violate ethical or professional standards, as well as criminal behavior.

Examples of misconduct include:

  • Official misconduct: This refers to actions taken by government officials that are illegal or unethical. For example, a police officer who uses excessive force or accepts bribes would be guilty of official misconduct.
  • Sexual misconduct: This refers to any behavior of a sexual nature that is unwanted or inappropriate. This can include sexual harassment, assault, or abuse.
  • Academic misconduct: This refers to actions taken by students that violate the rules and standards of academic institutions. This can include cheating on exams, plagiarism, or falsifying research data.

These examples illustrate how misconduct can take many different forms, but all involve behavior that is considered unacceptable or illegal. Misconduct can have serious consequences, including legal penalties, loss of employment, or damage to one's reputation.

miscarriage (of justice) | Misdemeanor

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goofy-goober
15:36
I just wanna see my results man, waiting is so painful :~(
any word on scalia or any school lol
oakenrays
15:52
scalia is dead fortunately
oakenrays
15:52
law schools are coming out slowly but surely
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
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
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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
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