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Term: Fifth Amendment, plead the

Definition: When someone pleads the Fifth Amendment, it means they refuse to answer a question in court because they are afraid their answer might get them in trouble. This is a right that people have to protect themselves from saying something that could be used against them in a criminal case. It's like saying "I don't want to talk about it" when someone asks you a question you don't want to answer.

Term: Fifty Decisions

Definition: Fifty Decisions were rulings made by a ruler named Justinian a long time ago. He made these decisions to settle arguments and get rid of old rules that didn't make sense anymore. He did this to prepare for a book called Justinian's Digest. The Fifty Decisions helped make the law clearer and easier to understand.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: When someone pleads the Fifth Amendment, they are refusing to answer a question in court because they believe their answer could incriminate them. This is a right protected by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Example: During a trial, a witness is asked if they were present at the scene of a crime. The witness pleads the Fifth Amendment and refuses to answer the question because they believe their answer could make them look guilty.

Explanation: The example illustrates how someone might use the Fifth Amendment to protect themselves from self-incrimination. By pleading the Fifth, the witness is exercising their right to remain silent and not provide potentially damaging information.

Definition: Fifty Decisions refer to the rulings made by Emperor Justinian in ancient Rome. These decisions were intended to settle disputes and eliminate outdated laws in preparation for the creation of Justinian's Digest.

Example: One of the Fifty Decisions might have been to clarify the legal definition of property ownership, or to eliminate a law that was no longer relevant to society.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the Fifty Decisions were used to update and modernize the legal system in ancient Rome. By settling disputes and eliminating outdated laws, Justinian was able to create a more efficient and effective legal system for his empire.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:25
Hi llama!!
llama
21:15
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: How are you!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:02
tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha
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My dog likes it here tho
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llama
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NemoPropheta
22:28
should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
@NemoPropheta: do it do it
NemoPropheta
22:37
alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test
llama
22:47
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
llama
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:19
I'm intrigued llama
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly
NarrowFaithfulCougar
0:22
@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.
llama
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
RasheedWallaceFan
12:52
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:53
do you have C&F issues or something?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:55
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
llama
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
llama
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
NemoPropheta
12:58
are you R&Ring?
llama
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
got it
Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
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