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munera publica

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A quick definition of munera publica:

Term: Munera Publica

Definition: Munera publica refers to public duties in Roman law. These were duties that citizens were expected to fulfill, such as serving as a tutor or curator. In Scotland, these offices are voluntary, but once accepted, they cannot be resigned. The person serving in the office is responsible for carrying out their duties until the office expires due to the ward's death, attainment of majority, or marriage. They are also liable for any neglect or actions taken while serving in the office.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Munera publica (myoo-nuh-ruh puh-bli-kuh) is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to public duties. These duties include performing the offices of tutor and curator, and of index privatus. The singular form of the term is munus publicum.

Example: In ancient Rome, certain offices were considered public duties that every citizen had to fulfill unless they had a valid excuse. These offices included the roles of tutor and curator. In Scotland, these offices are voluntary, but once accepted, they cannot be resigned. The person who accepts the office must perform their duties until the office expires due to the death, attainment of minority or majority, or marriage of the ward.

Explanation: The example illustrates how munera publica refers to public duties that were mandatory in ancient Rome but are now voluntary in Scotland. The example also shows how once a person accepts the office of tutor or curator, they cannot resign and must fulfill their duties until the office expires. This highlights the importance of fulfilling public duties and the consequences of neglecting them.

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babycat
15:35
there are plenty of non trads who get admitted to nw with below median stats bc of their stories
snow
15:37
i want NW bad
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:37
@glovediedthisishismom: im gonna get this tattooed
snow
15:38
hoping my 3 years of legal experience help!
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:38
Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need
snow
15:38
shoot your shot bulb
snow
15:38
dont tell yourself that.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:40
I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot
soap
15:42
Are you in an open marriage?
babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
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