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A quick definition of several-remedies rule:

The several-remedies rule is a rule that helps a person who has different options for seeking justice, like going to court or filing a workers' compensation claim. If they file in one place and then later decide to go to another place, the rule stops the time limit for filing from running out. This only works if the other party won't be harmed by the delay.

A more thorough explanation:

The several-remedies rule is a legal procedure that allows a plaintiff to toll (pause) a statute of limitations if they have multiple options for seeking legal remedies. For example, if a worker is injured on the job, they may have the option to file a workers' compensation claim or a lawsuit against their employer. If the worker files a claim with workers' compensation and later decides to pursue a lawsuit, the several-remedies rule allows them to do so without being barred by the statute of limitations.

However, this rule only applies if the defendant is not prejudiced by the plaintiff's decision to switch forums. For example, if the defendant can show that they were harmed by the delay caused by the plaintiff's switch, the several-remedies rule may not apply.

Here is an example to illustrate the several-remedies rule:

John is injured on the job and files a workers' compensation claim within the statute of limitations. After receiving workers' compensation benefits, John decides to pursue a lawsuit against his employer for additional damages. Even though the statute of limitations for the lawsuit has expired, the several-remedies rule allows John to proceed with the lawsuit as long as his employer is not prejudiced by the delay.

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NosyBeagle

16:59

If you spend a couple months studying, take the test like summer/early fall then you could totally get a good score and dominate ur apps

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:00

As a young potential KJD applicant, there is absolutely no rush and potentially everything to gain by getting work (and life) experience for a year or three

AngryMiniCar

17:00

^^ mmhm

GratefulSpecialSloth

17:01

thank you guys!! and no i don't mind the gap year i just want to make sure i'm fully prepared

AngryMiniCar

17:01

Especially cause a good amount of your competition is gonna have at least 1 year of work experience ahead of you.

AngryMiniCar

17:01

Yesss take the gap

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:01

Unless you have like a 4.3 CAS GPA and crazy softs (softs are the non-quantifiable elements in your application that set you apart from others with similar stats)

AngryMiniCar

17:01

^^

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:02

But even so, enjoy being young, trying something you won't have time to try once you're a law student/lawyer

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:03

And that thing will make your application sparkle

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:03

It will also make you sparkle (hopefully!)

NosyBeagle

17:03

take it from me: don't rush to take the lsat while you're trying to finish school you're gonna get a poopy score, and have to try again later anyways so be smart and take a load off. you got this

GratefulSpecialSloth

17:05

well unfortunately my gpa is sitting at a 3.5 or so because i did get a c in calc when i was 15... but i did see retaking classes doesnt affect the lsac gpa but again thank you guys!! luckily these two semesters aren't too bad for me but hopefully i can find something aligned with my interests to help me w that

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:06

What was it like starting college at... 15?

AngryMiniCar

17:07

15????

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:07

I mean I'm just doing the math (I think)

NosyBeagle

17:07

a 3.5 is still good.

NosyBeagle

17:07

also don't go on r/lawschooladmissions cus they're gonna tell you to die pretty much

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

17:09

What are your career goals? Why do you want to be a lawyer? Asking both because you'll need to get clear on that for your admissions essays and because I'm super curious lol

NosyBeagle

17:10

^^

GratefulSpecialSloth

17:13

So I did dual enrollment and summer classes for my paralegal cert (that I haven’t finished) and not ACTUALLY started college. I barely graduated hs last year actually! But I wanted to originally work gov because I did get sexually assaulted as a child and recently had trial 3 weeks ago (after the case became a 3-4 year ordeal) and he was actually acquitted of all charges UNFORTUNATELY but that kinda inspired me when I was younger

NosyBeagle

17:13

I'm so sorry to hear that ): I think you'd be a strong advocate for kids.

GratefulSpecialSloth

17:14

And I do know im going to get paid peanuts as some may put it so if im in debt maybe ill do whatever, and i do know corporate is a stretch but i have been working since i was 14 so i feel like id be able to handle the workload of that… and just do pro bono cases if i dont want to be “poor” for long

GratefulSpecialSloth

17:14

And thank you! It definitely hasn’t been easy and I have been trying to be more vocal about that recently especially on social media and getting my story out

NosyBeagle

17:22

Yes I defintely think you deserve a BREAK and hopefully you do too. You've been through so much. Also u can totally minimize ur debt with saving a buttload of money. but it is ok. all of us are gonna be in the hole for awhile

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

18:03

I'm sorry that happened to you! Definitely agree with the above, you definitely deserve a break. Hopefully you can find something that pays bills and gives you some peace and enjoyment, then jump into law school grounded and rested. (Sorry for the slow reply, hope you see it)

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

18:06

We are rooting for you

Bettercaulsaul

21:46

Minor set back for a major comeback you got this

llama

23:20

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I appreciate u always hyping everyone up and being a stand up person/giving good advice on here, bravo

llama

23:21

@GratefulSpecialSloth: things can change fast, aim for small incremental improvements each day and you will get where you need to be! Rooting for you as well!

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