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procurator fiscal

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A quick definition of procurator fiscal:

A procurator fiscal is a person who works in the Scottish legal system. They are like a lawyer who represents the government in smaller courts. They investigate sudden deaths and crimes and are responsible for prosecuting people in the sheriff or district court.

A more thorough explanation:

A procurator fiscal is a legal representative in Scotland who works under the Lord Advocate. They are responsible for investigating sudden deaths and crimes, as well as prosecuting cases in the sheriff or district court.

For example, if someone dies unexpectedly, the procurator fiscal will investigate the circumstances surrounding their death to determine if any criminal activity was involved. They will also gather evidence and present it in court if necessary.

Another example would be if someone is accused of a crime, the procurator fiscal will review the evidence and decide whether or not to bring charges against them. If charges are brought, they will then prosecute the case in court.

Overall, the procurator fiscal plays an important role in the Scottish legal system by ensuring that justice is served and that those who break the law are held accountable for their actions.

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texaslawhopefully
15:38
UChicago is number one
^ period
u know it was a double thing. I missed II and my gf didn't want to live in the midwest anymore
15:39
But it’s fucking uchicago thooo LOL
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15:40
Makes sense tho
cumsock
15:40
@choosingpeace: there’s plenty to do in Philly 😂 it’s a giant city
So after missing the II, I was like whatever. Maybe it's a sign to withdraw
nah making decisions off the gf is out of pocket
nahhhhh we been together since 10th grade
texaslawhopefully
15:40
I guess it depends what your goals are. If it's generic biglaw, CLS will get you the same outcome
6 yrs on January 30th
lilypadfrog
15:40
awwww <3 i love love
I also like CLS for liberal clerking. approx 41 FCOA clerks per yr
It's there if I excel. if not then I'm chill with sticking to BL
texaslawhopefully
15:41
CLS is not even close to Chicago for clerking lmao
choosingpeace
15:41
wait would yall pick CLS or penn?
I didn't apply to either but I would pick penn
15:42
penn bc im in state
no no it's not. But I wouldn't clerk conservative, so idk about Chi #s for myself
cumsock
15:42
Penn
texaslawhopefully
15:42
I guess that's fair. From what I've heard UChicago for conservatives is on par w/ HYS for clerkships
texaslawhopefully
15:42
not sure about for liberals
cumsock
15:43
They’re very similar tho
cumsock
15:43
Both t6 ivies
Is that NYU disrespect???? NYU out the t-6?
15:44
Penn because my college friends who mentored me go there
lilypadfrog
15:45
NYU is a t6 unless they don’t accept me and then idgaf what they’re ranked
texaslawhopefully
15:46
That's the best mentality
texaslawhopefully
15:46
If I get into UChicago it will be CYS
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