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Queen's Counsel

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A quick definition of Queen's Counsel:

Queen's Counsel: A very experienced and respected lawyer who is appointed by the Queen to give legal advice and represent important clients in court. They are also known as senior counsel and are highly regarded in the legal profession.

A more thorough explanation:

Queen's Counsel is a title given to elite and senior-level barristers or advocates in the United Kingdom, Canada, and other territories that have retained the rank. Originally, a Queen's Counsel was appointed to serve as counsel to the reigning monarch. The abbreviation for Queen's Counsel is Q.C.

One example of a Queen's Counsel is a lawyer who has been recognized for their exceptional legal skills and experience. They are often called upon to represent high-profile clients in complex legal cases.

Another example is a lawyer who has been appointed by the government to serve as a judge or magistrate. These lawyers are often chosen for their extensive knowledge of the law and their ability to make fair and impartial decisions.

These examples illustrate the definition of Queen's Counsel by showing that it is a title given to lawyers who have achieved a high level of expertise and recognition in their field. It is a mark of distinction that is reserved for only the most accomplished and respected members of the legal profession.

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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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