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A quick definition of inquiry:

Inquiry: A way of finding out information or asking questions. It can be used in different situations, like in international law to investigate facts, in parliament to ask about procedures, or in history to assess damages.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Inquiry refers to the process of seeking information or facts about a particular subject or situation. It can be used in different contexts such as international law, parliamentary law, and historical contexts.

In international law, inquiry refers to fact-finding. For example, a country may launch an inquiry to investigate allegations of human rights violations in another country.

In parliamentary law, inquiry refers to a request for information, either procedural or substantive. For instance, a member of parliament may make an inquiry to obtain information about a proposed bill or to clarify a parliamentary procedure.

In historical contexts, inquiry can refer to a writ to assess damages by the sheriff or sheriff's deputies. For example, in medieval England, a writ of inquiry was used to determine the amount of damages owed to a plaintiff in a civil case.

These examples illustrate how inquiry can be used in different contexts to seek information or facts about a particular subject or situation.

inquirendo | inquiry notice

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ImpartialLion

9:05

So chicago does rainbow waves?

ImpartialLion

9:06

Fuck it, we should call nu by the brand name: Pritzker

suddy

9:07

Duke A wave today?

ImpartialLion

9:07

Maybe Pritz for short. Guys guys i got an A at PRITZ!!!!!!

lawdeedahh

9:07

if UClawSF is Hasting, then NU should be Pritzker

ImpartialLion

9:07

Im jk btw i didnt, just giving an example of how fire that is

ImpartialLion

9:08

Didnt they pay 9 figures for the name?

lilypadfrog

9:08

Carey 1 and Carey 2

lilypadfrog

9:09

Maryland is Carey 1 bc they did it first

ImpartialLion

9:12

Penn already has the Penn State mixup, now they also have the Carey mixup

ImpartialLion

9:12

What a mess

jackfrost11770

9:12

Just got a phone call and it was Sallie Mae lmfao

ImpartialLion

9:14

I cant believe im about to go 200k in debt for law school

ImpartialLion

9:15

I guess i dont have any other debt, but it’s killing me.

lawdeedahh

9:15

well did she accept you @jackfrost??

ImpartialLion

9:15

@lawdeedahh: congrats on getting into ur #1

suddy

9:16

Which school will you attend, Lion? Columbia seems to be a good option with the scholarship.

jackfrost11770

9:16

She told me my payment is increasing lol

ImpartialLion

9:17

Yeah, i heard they dont really negotiate Butlers but I’m hoping to squeeze a few bucks out of them with what I get from UVA and NYU. CLS seems to be where im heading though for sure

suddy

9:18

If you got HYS, would you take that?

ImpartialLion

9:18

Super happy with CLS though. Was a little nervous about their fed clerkship #s, but I recently learned they place 41 fed circuit clerks a year, which is only 4 less than UVA despite their conservative presence.

suddy

9:20

That isn't bad at all

lawdeedahh

9:21

sorry just saw but thank you @ImpartialLion!

ImpartialLion

9:21

You know, I thought about it. I think I may be heading for the HLS WL (could be wrong). I heard you put down the deposit at HLS before seeing your scholarship if you get off the WL and I don’t know if I’ll do it. I have a long term gf (6 years) and we’ve always planned on moving to nyc to start our careers. I’m originally from there so it would be cool to show her where I grew up as a kid. I don’t think i can give up that ease + possibly go 300k+ in debt

ImpartialLion

9:21

Sorry for the long message😂

suddy

9:22

No, that makes sense. I know Harvard is wholly based on "demonstrated financial need," so it could very much be up to chance

ImpartialLion

9:23

Yeah and I have a complicated financial situation. Independent college student w/ no parental support or contact. Dont know if they’d honor my independence like my current school does

suddy

9:24

They don't. I tried to get a fee waiver from Harvard and was denied on the basis of my parent's finances, despite being financially on my own for law school.

ImpartialLion

9:24

Would basically entail HLS giving me a full ride if they did given my finances. Might be what’s holding my app back at the need-based schools since it was the topic of my PS

starfishies

9:27

nusl waves are so random

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