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A quick definition of vis absoluta:

Term: VIS ABSOLUTA

Definition: Vis absoluta means physical compulsion. It is when someone is forced to do something without any choice or free will. This is different from vis compulsiva, which is when someone is compelled to do something but still has some control over their actions.

A more thorough explanation:

Vis absoluta (vis ab-sə-loo-tə). It means physical compulsion. It is a situation where a person is forced to do something against their will due to physical force or threat of physical force. For example, if someone points a gun at you and forces you to give them your wallet, that is an example of vis absoluta.

It is different from vis compulsiva, which is when a person is compelled to do something due to their will being overpowered by external factors, such as mental illness or drugs.

Overall, vis absoluta refers to a situation where a person has no choice but to act in a certain way due to physical force or threat of physical force.

vis ablativa | vis armata

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

9:35

I have a homie with great stats and I keep telling her she needs to do volunteer work and do extra things to be different. Build an impressive resume and story to match your impressive stats

shaquilleoatmeal

9:35

9/10 times^ last night was wack and im not over it lol

Secret

9:35

Moving forward to looking at writing LOCI. Does anyone have any resources or advice on how/when/what to best write

shaquilleoatmeal

9:36

@Secret: https://barrier-breakers.org/blog/how-to-write-law-school-letters-of-continued-interest

Mostlylegal

9:36

send one right now about how if they let you in duke will make the final four

lilypadfrog

9:36

https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/what-to-do-after-you-get-waitlisted/

shaquilleoatmeal

9:37

couple of templates too - https://bemoacademicconsulting.com/blog/law-school-letter-of-continued-interest-example

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

9:37

I am not an expert but I would imagine with your stats a lot of schools will think you have options so I would recommend writing about why that location is a top choice for you not just the school being a top choice. Try to show/convince them you will attend.

[] starfishies

9:37

this is a bit of a sidebar but I bought 7sage for 10 minutes when i thought i'd retake the LSAT in april then clarity sunk in and I realized I shouldn't and they refunded me but let me keep the subscription v nice of them

Secret

9:38

When should I think about sending my LOCI. I have heard that I should wait until April. Is that true?

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:38

i sent one soon after the WL and plan to send another in April

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

9:39

I only did one and I sent it once Vandy rolled me from ED to RD

shaquilleoatmeal

9:39

i withdrew from duke after the wl but i think the email had details about it

lilypadfrog

9:41

https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/olliewillgotoharvard damn!

Mostlylegal

9:41

olliewillnotgotoharvard

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:42

thats so brutal

[] starfishies

9:42

this is a bit mean

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:42

straight R no wl

shaquilleoatmeal

9:42

lmao - if i had to guess, dude thought stats would carry and probably put no effort into the essays and it showed

[] starfishies

9:42

this is more mean lol bro could be in the room with us and is nice to update their results

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:43

ollie we support you

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:43

change your name to olliewillgotoUChicago?

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

9:43

ollie you need better stats than that to go to harvard :(

lilypadfrog

9:44

uchicago famously hates low gpas

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:44

olliewillgotoUpenn

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:44

i think he has good chances there

Mostlylegal

9:44

upenn famously hates high lsats

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:45

https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/UselessPlasticWarthog

GreyCeaselessMammoth

9:45

ollie blueprint

cumsock

9:45

do you think about the days when we sat down smoking wine and drinking haze

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