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A quick definition of per minas:

Term: PER MINAS

Definition: Duress per minas is a type of duress where a person is threatened with harm to themselves or their loved ones, such as loss of life, limb, or mayhem, in order to force them to do something against their will. This type of duress is rarely used as a defense in legal cases, but it is recognized as a form of coercion that can be used to excuse certain crimes. Economic duress and moral duress are other forms of coercion that can be used to force someone to do something against their will.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Duress refers to the use of force or threats to compel someone to do something against their will or judgment. It can be physical confinement, detention of property, or a threat of harm. Duress is considered a defense to a crime, contractual breach, or tort.

Examples:

  • If someone is threatened with violence or imprisonment to sign a contract, it is considered duress.
  • If a person is forced to commit a crime because of a threat to their life or limb, it is considered duress.
  • If a shipbuilder extracts extra payment as a condition of delivering a ship, it is considered economic duress.

The examples illustrate how duress can be used to force someone to do something against their will or judgment. It can be physical or psychological, and it can be used in various situations, such as signing a contract or committing a crime.

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13:51
I do think people might be using the term unicorn PI too liberally
13:51
Used to mean career outcomes that were pretty much only possible out of HYS and maybe NYU
Some consider Unicorn PI to include things like Asst US Attorney. In that case, you can achieve that by going anywhere that will allow you sit for the bar so long as your grades are strong and your internships and/or clerkships align.
16:34
Chowie go to Berk cause that's probably where I end up
16:34
But in all seriousness I would take Miami. If you're 100% committed to PI I don't think the .1% outcome that may be possible from Berk is worth taking on insane debt
has anyone heard back on a saturday or sunday?
and do we think any school would send out decisions on monday (since its presidents day)
techsplitter
19:01
no
20:10
take full ride 100%
20:11
@ChowieBean: ^
20:47
@LeanDeadCloud: HR works m-thu 10-2
J-Reuben-Clark-Law
11:50
Good for UT Austin people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWTt77PPg4Q
J-Reuben-Clark-Law
17:18
"The man of talent is like a marksman who hits a mark others cannot hit; the man of genius is like a marksman who hits a mark they cannot even see to."
omelette
8:21
today's gonna be quiet asf just like this past weekend
omelette
8:25
some schools are open today tho apparently like columbia so some decisions might be imminent
UGA🫵🏻
Just got my acceptance to NCCU last week + I did my interview with Elon (not too exciting they give every applicant one).
Also received rejections from UNebraska and Wake
omelette
10:04
congrats on NCCU!
BatmanBeyond
11:51
I got waitlisted at an in-state school above both medians. The whole idea was that it's a cheaper, accessible option than my sole A. This cycle is brutal.
BatmanBeyond
11:52
Not even motivated to write a LOCI, but even if I get in, should I expect no scholarships?
omelette
11:52
you can still get schollies off the waitlist but maybe not a full ride yk
BluePacedCephalopod
11:56
sounds like yield protection
BluePacedCephalopod
11:56
fwiw i got put on then taken off my safety's WL in about a month and then got a 75% scholly
BatmanBeyond
12:18
@BluePacedCephalopod: did you write a LOCI?
BluePacedCephalopod
12:18
no they reached out for an interview
12:28
has UVA done any admit in the past few days?
omelette
13:18
yes 2/13 and 2/14, they wouldnt release on a weekend
thecableguy7
15:06
UT Austin today?
J-Reuben-Clark-Law
15:16
More like UTI Austin am I right ladies.
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