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A quick definition of seaman:

Term: Seaman

Definition: A seaman is a person who works on a ship and helps it to function properly. They are not officers, but they are important members of the crew who help to accomplish the ship's mission. If a seaman is injured while working on the ship, they are covered under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Other terms for a seaman include crew member, mariner, and member of a crew.

Note: The Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act are laws that protect seamen and other maritime workers in the United States.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A seaman is a person who works on a ship and is not an officer. They help the ship function and complete its mission. Seamen are protected by the Jones Act and the general maritime law if they are injured while working.

Examples: A seaman could be a deckhand, a cook, or a mechanic on a ship. They are responsible for tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, and navigation. If a seaman is injured while working, they can receive compensation under the Jones Act.

Explanation: Seamen are an important part of a ship's crew. They help keep the ship running smoothly and ensure that it can complete its mission. The Jones Act and general maritime law protect seamen by providing compensation if they are injured while working. This helps ensure that seamen are taken care of and can continue to work on ships in the future.

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13:34
as far as i know, that information is simply for data collection purposes
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13:34
i don't think it has a detrimental effect on your chances of admission
13:34
but also you don't need to tell them anything so lol
Can y'all help me understand something lol. What does it mean for an app to "go complete"? Is that when the school has reviewed it and made a decision?
13:35
Na, it's when they have all the required information
Gotcha. So what would be the difference between received and completed?
Does complete entail like the app + LORs?
13:35
correct
That makes sense. Thank you!
13:36
complete basically means they've acknowledged receipt and it's ready to go under review whenever they start the deliberative process
Quillinit
13:40
I still haven't had Chicago or Cornell go complete, but I think that's just how they be
13:41
when did you submit
CaringEquableGuppy
13:42
How do you know when an application is complete? Is it on LSAC or the school's portal?
13:43
it'll be on the school-specific portal
Quillinit
13:44
when they opened
Quillinit
13:45
they both say something along the lines of "received and waiting to be processed"
13:48
anyone have good resources for revising a personal statement for reuse after applying with it last cycle?
13:49
Any guesses when Cornell and Penn CRS fee waivers will go out?
13:51
@Quillinit: from my recollection, chicago and cornell collapse complete/UR1 into a single step, so they may simply not be ready to begin reviewing applications
13:52
i think it's fair to assume, barring a handful of schools like UVA, most schools won't begin reviewing applications in earnest until the beginning of next month at the earliest, so it wouldn't be surprising to hear that applications are just sitting in the queue
13:54
@oakenrays: I was just gonna write a new one personally but I think you want to make it recognizably different from your previous PS
13:56
@baddestbunny: definitely agree that some revision and additional information is warranted but, my why law is the same... I guess just tell the same story in a different way
14:03
ugh fineeee I'll write a new stupid essay
14:07
yeah I told my last essay about a formative experience and am trying to update it now to be about what I’ve learned since that experience
recently wrapped up interview
i re-wrote my PS this cycle when I reapplied
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