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summation

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A quick definition of summation:

Summation: In a legal trial, summation is the final argument made by a lawyer to the judge or jury about why their side of the case is right. It's different from the opening statement because the lawyer can use the evidence presented to argue their case and ask the jury to make a decision based on what they heard. After the summations, the judge will explain the law to the jury before they make their decision.

A more thorough explanation:

Summation is the final argument made by a lawyer in a trial. It is given to the judge or jury and is used to persuade them to rule in favor of their client. Unlike an opening statement, which only previews what the evidence will show, a summation can argue the facts and ask the judge or jury to draw conclusions based on the evidence presented.

In a criminal trial, the defense attorney may use their summation to argue that their client is innocent because there is not enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They may also point out inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and highlight any weaknesses in the evidence presented.

Another example could be in a civil trial, where the plaintiff's attorney may use their summation to argue that their client deserves compensation for damages caused by the defendant's actions. They may present evidence of the harm caused and argue that the defendant is responsible for paying for the damages.

These examples illustrate how summation is used to make a final argument in a trial and persuade the judge or jury to rule in favor of their client.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
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fart
IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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