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summary of argument

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A quick definition of summary of argument:

A summary of argument is a brief overview of the main points and ideas presented in a legal case or debate. It is usually included at the beginning of a legal document or court proceeding and serves as an introduction to the case. The summary of argument is also known as a preliminary statement and is used to provide a clear and concise explanation of the case to the judge or jury.

A more thorough explanation:

A summary of argument is a brief statement that outlines the main points of an argument or case. It is usually presented at the beginning of a legal document or court proceeding, and serves as an introduction to the argument that will be presented.

In a court case involving a dispute over a contract, the summary of argument might state:

This case involves a breach of contract claim by the plaintiff against the defendant. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to fulfill their obligations under the contract, resulting in damages to the plaintiff. The defendant disputes these claims and argues that they fulfilled their obligations under the contract.

This summary of argument outlines the main points of the case, including the parties involved, the nature of the dispute, and the positions of each party.

In a legal brief arguing for a change in a law, the summary of argument might state:

This brief argues for a change in the current law regarding gun control. The current law has been shown to be ineffective in preventing gun violence, and a new approach is needed. This brief proposes a new law that would require background checks for all gun purchases, and would ban the sale of certain types of weapons.

This summary of argument outlines the main points of the brief, including the issue being addressed, the problems with the current law, and the proposed solution.

Overall, a summary of argument is a useful tool for presenting a clear and concise overview of an argument or case, and can help to focus the reader's attention on the key issues at hand.

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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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so lit
Quillinit
15:10
oh fun @info-man, Chicago just changed to complete today, so we'll see
boglue
15:23
do you have to have lawhub advantage for the lsd status checker to work
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