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textual citation

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A quick definition of textual citation:

A textual citation is a way of referring to a specific source of information, such as a book or article, in order to support an argument or claim. It is like giving credit to someone for their ideas or research. It can also be used in legal contexts to refer to a previous court case or law that supports or contradicts a position. A textual citation usually includes the author's name, the title of the work, and the page number where the information can be found.

A more thorough explanation:

A textual citation is a reference to a legal precedent or authority, such as a case, statute, or treatise, that either supports or contradicts a given position. It is often shortened to "cite".

  • When writing a research paper, it is important to include textual citations to show where you found your information.
  • In a court case, a lawyer may use a textual citation to support their argument and show that it is based on legal precedent.
  • A patent application may include a textual citation to a previous patent or publication to show that the invention lacks novelty or nonobviousness.

These examples illustrate how textual citations are used to provide evidence and support for a particular argument or position. By referencing previous legal cases, statutes, or publications, a person can strengthen their argument and show that it is based on established legal principles.

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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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