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A quick definition of panel:

A panel is a group of people selected for a specific purpose. In law, it commonly refers to (1) a group of potential jurors from which a jury for a specific case will be chosen, and (2) a group of judges selected from all the judges of a particular court. For example, a jury panel is a group of people who may be chosen to decide a case, and a judicial panel is a group of judges who may hear an appeal. Other legal uses of "panel" include the group of arbitrators who resolve a dispute, the practice of selecting favorable appellate judges, and private attorneys appointed by the court to represent an indigent defendant.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Panel is a term used in reference to (1) jurors and (2) judges. A jury panel refers to the group of people selected as potential jurors from which the jury for a specific case will be chosen. A judicial panel is a group of judges selected from all the judges of a particular court.

  • Jury Panel: A jury panel, also known as a jury pool or venire, is selected at random from a pool of potential jurors. The names of all potential jurors are listed, and from this list, a smaller group is chosen to serve on the jury for a specific case.
  • Judicial Panel: A judicial panel is a group of judges selected from all the judges of a particular court. For example, a federal appellate court is made up of a three-judge panel. In certain circumstances, federal district courts can also consist of a three-judge panel instead of an individual judge.
  • Arbitral Panel: In domestic arbitrations, an arbitral panel refers to the group of three arbitrators appointed to resolve the parties' dispute. In international arbitrations, this group of three arbitrators is called an arbitral tribunal.
  • Panel Attorney: A panel attorney is a private attorney appointed by the court to represent an indigent defendant. Panel attorneys belong to a panel of private attorneys who have been approved by the court to have defense expertise.

These examples illustrate how the term "panel" is used in legal contexts to refer to a group of people selected for a specific purpose, such as serving on a jury or making a judicial decision. The term can also refer to a group of attorneys appointed by the court to represent indigent defendants.

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19:26
my predict monday berk from earlier td
snow
19:33
Oregon decision rendered…
snow
19:33
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!!
snow
19:41
Thank you!!
shaquilleoatmeal
19:44
Snow dude wtf you been
snow
19:46
Working! I was prepping for a trial but it got reset!
snow
19:47
Have you don your gulc interview?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
@snow: snow!!!! I’m in Oregon should I break into admissions office and demand your decision be sent
shaquilleoatmeal
19:49
Better to be prepared than not, otherwise it always happens when you don’t prep
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
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
19:50
Said no one works after Monday this week and no one works week of Christmas
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
So holiday takes time away from app review
snow
19:54
True @shaq and do it jumpy!!
20:06
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
snow
20:08
Your*
snow
20:08
You got this! :)
madollyy
20:09
thank you snow <3
Dkk
20:15
@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!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:32
@madollyy: is that your CAS GPA?
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