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A quick definition of works:

Works: A place where things are made or built, like a big building or factory. It can also mean any kind of building or structure on land. When someone starts building something new on their property, it's called "new works." Sometimes the government builds things like roads or dams for everyone to use, and those are called "public works."

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Works can refer to:

  1. A place where things are made or manufactured, such as a factory or manufacturing plant.
  2. Any building or structure on land.

For example:

  • "The new works will be a state-of-the-art facility for producing electronics."
  • "The old works building was converted into a trendy apartment complex."

In addition, in civil law, "new works" refers to a structure that is newly started on a particular piece of land. If a neighboring landowner believes that the new structure will harm their property, they can use a denunciation of new works as a legal remedy to prevent the structure from being completed. Finally, "public works" are structures such as roads or dams that are built by the government for public use and paid for by public funds.

These examples illustrate how "works" can refer to both a place where things are made and any building or structure on land. The civil law example shows how "new works" can have legal implications for neighboring landowners, while "public works" demonstrate how the government can use public funds to build structures for the benefit of the community.

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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
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
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
^^
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.
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
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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