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A quick definition of mutual aid:

Mutual aid is when people help each other out by sharing resources and services. This can include things like food, medical care, and supplies. It's a way for people to build new relationships and support each other during tough times, like natural disasters or economic crises. Even though it's voluntary, it can make a big difference in people's lives.

A more thorough explanation:

Mutual aid is when people voluntarily exchange services and resources to benefit each other. It helps build new social relationships and allows people to give what they can and receive what they need. Mutual aid is especially important during times of crisis, such as natural disasters or pandemics, when people may need help with things like food, medical care, or supplies.

In the context of labor law, mutual aid agreements between different agencies or subdivisions do not change the volunteer nature of the services provided. For example, if two towns have a mutual aid agreement related to fire protection, a firefighter who works for one town and volunteers for the other will not have their volunteer hours counted as part of their employment hours.

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, many mutual aid networks were formed to help people who were struggling with things like food insecurity or lack of access to medical care.
  • After Hurricane Katrina, people from all over the country came together to provide mutual aid to those affected by the disaster.
  • In some communities, people participate in time banks where they exchange services like childcare or home repairs with each other.

These examples illustrate how mutual aid can help people come together to support each other during difficult times. By sharing resources and skills, people can help meet each other's needs and build stronger communities.

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Bro why don’t they just tell me lol
damn ive been under review for a month and no movement, when did u apply snow?
snow
19:39
The day apps opened. I still don’t know what the decision is tho lol
Dang. Crossing my fingers for you!!
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Have you don your gulc interview?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@snow: snow!!!! I’m in Oregon should I break into admissions office and demand your decision be sent
shaquilleoatmeal
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Better to be prepared than not, otherwise it always happens when you don’t prep
shaquilleoatmeal
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Yea did it a week and half ago, told us we won’t hear anything until end of December if we’re lucky, most likely first week of jan
shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
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So holiday takes time away from app review
snow
19:54
True @shaq and do it jumpy!!
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Hi everyone! Decided a bit too late that I wanted to go into law. GPA currently stands at 3.76 (one more semester to go) and I'm interested in going into immigration law. Anybody got any advice for LSAT studying and applications? I plan on taking a gap year to have some time for internships and such :)
snow
20:08
Apply for the LSAT fee waiver to try to mitigate the cost of materials! 7Sage is $1 for a year if you have the fee waiver. I also think you should try to work in an immigration firm in some way to see if it’s something you really want to pursue and to add to your resume. Good luck!!! One tip I would also give is to not sign up for the LSAT until you’re practice tests average are around the score you’re aiming for
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madollyy
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thank you snow <3
Dkk
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@madollyy: use LSAT Demon!
Dkk
20:16
Watch their youtube channel too
madollyy
20:23
Would an internship through CHCI help my application as well?
Dkk
20:29
@madollyy: It would help as a soft but the big focus should be GPA while you can and LSAT right now. I would say GPA is 40% of the app, LSAt 50% and everything else 10%.
snow
20:31
I agree with dk ^
madollyy
20:31
Got it, thank you. I don't think there is much I can do for my GPA now since I only have 1 semester left for ug but I definitely will be studying my butt off for the LSAT.
Dkk
20:32
Nice!
madollyy
20:32
I really appreciate your advice, guys <3 Wishing you luck on your endeavors!
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@madollyy: is that your CAS GPA?
madollyy
20:33
That's what's on my transcript! I haven't done that one yet tbh. I get mostly A's, some B's. Got dragged down a bit too much from one D in my first semester though ><
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