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A quick definition of interpretation:

Interpretation is the process of figuring out what something means, like a law or a legal document. It's like solving a puzzle to understand what the words are trying to say. There are different ways to interpret things, like looking at how the words are written or comparing them to other similar documents. Sometimes, people ask the person who wrote the document what they meant, which is called authentic interpretation. Interpretation can also mean translating something from one language to another.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Interpretation is the process of figuring out what something means, especially when it comes to the law or legal documents. It involves understanding the intended meaning of words or other expressions.

For example, when a judge is trying to interpret a law, they need to figure out what the lawmakers meant when they wrote it. This can involve looking at other laws, asking experts, and considering the context in which the law was written.

Interpretation can also refer to translating something from one language to another. For instance, if someone is interpreting for a Spanish-speaking person in an English-speaking country, they are helping to translate what the person is saying.

Overall, interpretation is about understanding what someone is trying to communicate, whether it's in writing or speech.

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15:51
Well congrats to everyone then I guess lol
Obtainingdreams
15:58
@serenity--now: they called me this morning
i got an NYU II also, let's go
16:08
are y'all planning on doing any kind of prep before 1L starts?
16:08
I'm debating on what books to read, if there's courses out there, etc.
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:16
Wild that NYU doesn't have enough staff to deliver decisions in a timely fashion, but they can offer dozens of interviews to people they've kept in limbo for months.
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:16
No, not salty at all. Why do you ask?
FINALLY MY CYCLE IS OVER
PreviousSwelteringQuail
16:22
Is it helpful to visit a law school’s campus on the WL? (I’ll be in the city this summer anyways so it’s pretty low stakes in terms of money/travel time)
my fordham WL email has verb noun agreement errors...
16:36
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ClassyPleasantHeron
16:38
@PreviousSwelteringQuail: Hard to say. Some schools don't care or aren't organized in a way that a visit translates into interest. It won't hurt your chances, and it may be worth visiting just to see if you really can picture yourself there.
17:42
@PreviousSwelteringQuail: it does not help
Ijustwannagetinman
17:46
Georgetown updated my law hub to "applicant withdrawn" but never responded to my really long kind email explaining why I had to withdraw lol
Ijustwannagetinman
17:47
that's kinda rude I mean I understand though but wow
Ijustwannagetinman
17:51
Also if anyone cares, it seems spivey was right that we will see more Wairlist movement. UCLA and UVA are the only T14 that have truly been through their waitlists and both have already taken way more students than last year at this point. Definitely something to watch!
fwiw that's how its been for every school i withdrew from, or something like "application cancelled"
Both GW and Maine did respond to my withdrawal from them. BC and OSU did not.
anyone know if pre Aug 2024 LSAT writing can still be used after Aug 2024. haven't seen anything to the contrary but...
HumorousWaggishStoat
20:50
It can -think I saw the powerscore guy confirm on a reddit thread.
I don't see why it wouldn't, except that lsac love shit like that
21:19
UCLA's waitlist volume seems similar? 10 people logged a WL -> A result last cycle, 11 people this cycle
21:20
Scratch that, exactly 10 each cycle
21:21
Although it looks like half of UCLA's waitlist As last cycle (5/10) came in June or later, so looking more closely waitlist volume does seem up for UCLA
I got an email from Emory's Office of Financial aid saying they received my aid application. The email also said "Log into OPUS, Emory's student portal, to review our online service offerings and to review your To Do activities, important messages from the Office of Financial Aid, and later in the application cycle, your aid package and disbursement dates." I haven't been accepted (I'm waitlisted), does or did everyone receive this?
nvm should have read the bottom of the email
21:50
@Ijustwannagetinman: what did you write in your email?
i wanna get off a waitlist right NEOW 🗣️
TediousBrightPossum
1:44
These waitlists are killing me
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