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transfer of a case

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A quick definition of transfer of a case:

Transfer of a case means moving a legal case from one court or judge to another. This can happen when the first court doesn't have the authority to handle the case or when it's more appropriate for another court to handle it. It's like moving a toy from one room to another. Sometimes, a person may want to move a case from a state court to a federal court because they believe their rights are not being protected in the state court. This is called civil-rights removal.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The transfer of a case refers to the lawful authority to remove a case from the jurisdiction of one court or judge to another. It is also known as the transfer of a cause.

Example: A case may be transferred from a state court to a federal court if a litigant files the necessary papers and shows a valid basis for federal-court jurisdiction. This is known as civil-rights removal, and it can occur for various reasons, such as when a person has been denied or cannot enforce a civil right in the state court.

Explanation: The transfer of a case involves moving it from one court or judge to another. This can occur for various reasons, such as when a litigant wants to move a case from a state court to a federal court. The example provided illustrates how a case can be transferred from a state court to a federal court for civil-rights removal. This can happen when a person has been denied a civil right in the state court or is being sued for performing an act under color of authority derived from a law providing for equal rights.

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AngryMiniCar

16:58

You guys correct me if I'm wrong

AngryMiniCar

16:59

Hmmm if you didn't start studying I'd wait it out and take a gap year

NosyBeagle

16:59

I'd say take a year off to study and work.

AngryMiniCar

16:59

But that's all up to you

AngryMiniCar

16:59

It's gonna take a bit to study for the LSAT and see substantial improvement so

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

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