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Seattle U is #82, but #1 in legal writing (a fact my friends from there frequently point out to me.) They send a ton of clerks to the WA Supreme Court, so that's something I guess??
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Bro Enlai posted:They send a ton of clerks to the WA Supreme Court, so that's something I guess??
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I'm totally stuck on a past exam question. I'd love some help if anyone's feeling generous. Real Estate Finance question: C entered into an installment land contract with B for X, paying $90k. X has a mortgage from D for $85k taken out by B. C doesn't assume liability on the mortgage. One payment from C is returned due to insufficient postage, so B files a deed of forfeiture. C has 6 payments left and made substantial improvements. Property now worth $250k. I don't think this part is hard. Even though there's a forfeiture clause because it's an ILC, equity probably allows C to redeem for the balance, or at least gives C a reasonable time to cure. Here's the hard part: On Dec 15, C receives gets a call from D (mortgagee) that D held a judicial auction after foreclosing on the property. Sale occurred on Nov. 30 and D bought for balance of the mortgage (65k). C didn't receive notice and B didn't either. C also finds out that P purchased X from B on Dec. 2, recorded Dec. 4, quitclaim deed. Now what the gently caress happens? I get that the sale was conducted improperly and is voidable because D didn't give notice to junior lienholders. Also, P has constructive notice because of lis pendens, so P probably isn't considered a bona fide purchaser. The question doesn't say whether C had the deed of forfeiture removed. If C lost, then C has no interest and can't even argue against the sale right? Assuming that C still has an interest, is there anything that C can do to retain the property? The only thing I can think of is paying D's debt using under a statutory right of redemption. What happens to P in all this? Is P entirely screwed? If C fights the sale due to deficient notice or lets the sale go through, P loses to D's interest either way right? This is what I do on Friday nights.
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Omerta posted:What happens to P in all this? Is P entirely screwed? If C fights the sale due to deficient notice or lets the sale go through, P loses to D's interest either way right? Three questions: First, are there any outstanding land patents? Second, do any of the contracts bear the king's seal? Third, is C his legal person or his corporate person?
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Dec 1, 2012 05:12
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Gembolah posted:I just want to be clear that I am not advocating going to Hamline University because (as I just found out) it's ranked third in "Dispute Resolution." I'm simply pointing out that there are some instances where schools are widely regarded as being specialists in an area, and that could sway decisions. The examples I gave, Vermont (environmental) and GW (IP) are pretty well-known instances of where specialization of law schools matters a little. Specialty rankings can clue a 0L in on that so they can do more research. I think there's some truth to the specialization argument. I got my job now solely because I concentrated in (and got an LLM in) agricultural law. Granted I had some connections from my internships that helped me get the first interview, but I'm 100% I would not be in the job I have without hyper-specialization.
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Mons Hubris posted:I got my job now solely because I concentrated in (and got an LLM in) agricultural law.
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Omerta posted:Assuming that C still has an interest, is there anything that C can do to retain the property? The only thing I can think of is paying D's debt using under a statutory right of redemption. loving BANKRUPTCY WOOOO
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Mons Hubris posted:I think there's some truth to the specialization argument. I got my job now solely because I concentrated in (and got an LLM in) agricultural law. Granted I had some connections from my internships that helped me get the first interview, but I'm 100% I would not be in the job I have without hyper-specialization. Did your choice of school contribute to it at all?
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This thread makes me laugh heartily... On Friday nights, long after any reasonable person might have forsaken the company of sobriety. I stand alone, mirthful.
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BigHead posted:Three questions: There is a land patent, "this court has no authority over my allodial title", "the judge has conspired to violate his oath of office and owes me $1 million in damages" tax forfeiture case coming up for oral arguments next month and I CANNOT WAIT. Man I hope the guy starts by pointing out the fringe on the flag in the courtroom, or at leasts tries to order the bailiff to arrest the judge.
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http://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/143oht/people_with_law_degrees_what_do_you_do_was_law/ i hate 0ls so much. E: Hey I figured out why this guy annoys me. He reminds me of nern.  guys im just this special intellectual flower that needs to be cultivated.
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insanityv2 posted:http://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/143oht/people_with_law_degrees_what_do_you_do_was_law/ Hey man. A 165 LSAT on his first try. He is clearly a special snowflake destined for great things.
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insanityv2 posted:http://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/143oht/people_with_law_degrees_what_do_you_do_was_law/ How did you manage to read past ”Considering law school just for the sake of learning.”
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insanityv2 posted:http://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/143oht/people_with_law_degrees_what_do_you_do_was_law/ The best part is when he starts talking about his Myers-Briggs results. Oh poo poo, you're an "[INTJ] with INTP INFP tendencies in necessary situations"? Welcome aboard!
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Bold Robot posted:The best part is when he starts talking about his Myers-Briggs results. Oh poo poo, you're an "[INTJ] with INTP INFP tendencies in necessary situations"? Welcome aboard! No, the best part is where he lists training for the Olympics as one of his other potential options.
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Artic Puma posted:No, the best part is where he lists training for the Olympics as one of his other potential options.  Missed that somehow. There's a lot to love in this post.
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his personal statement is going to be a gem.
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Also this guy: http://www.reddit.com/r/LawSchool/comments/13p87h/considering_parttime_law_school_do_not_want_a/
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Can anyone tell me what a District Attorney actually does? I mean the elected official, not the deputies who actually prosecute the cases.
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Glowing Red Sign posted:Can anyone tell me what a District Attorney actually does? I mean the elected official, not the deputies who actually prosecute the cases. Google "Prosecutorial discression".
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Roger_Mudd posted:Google "Prosecutorial discression". So, they set policy for the prosecutors who work for them? Anything else?
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Glowing Red Sign posted:So, they set policy for the prosecutors who work for them? Anything else? I don't really know what you're looking for here. They are the boss, they do boss stuff. Determining policies is a big part of it, but they might also set up special task forces to handle specific problems, maybe have some level of involvement in a really big case, etc.
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The possibility of having to entirely switch geographic location for the job search is a little intimidating.
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Glowing Red Sign posted:Did your choice of school contribute to it at all? Just in the geographical sense, for the JD. There's only one agricultural LLM law program in the country that I know of, though. Doubt it would have been helpful for private practice at all, but it seems to help with government jobs where more degrees = better than.
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Glowing Red Sign posted:So, they set policy for the prosecutors who work for them? Anything else? Yeah just normal boss stuff. Mine keeps one or two really entertaining murder cases, but other than that he just does normal boss stuff.
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This is a terrible terrible reason to go to law school but if there is an easier way to get a girl to sleep with you than having a state bar card i literally have never heard of it. This feels wrong to acknowledge and it's objectively bizarre because there's nothing sexy about debt, long hours and drugery-based work but it's just realtalk.
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Feces Starship posted:if there is an easier way to get a girl to sleep with you than having a state bar card i literally have never heard of it. I'm leaning towards ever?
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Feces Starship posted:This is a terrible terrible reason to go to law school but if there is an easier way to get a girl to sleep with you than having a state bar card i literally have never heard of it. Ah yes, the ol' license to litigate. I find when I go to pay for drinks if that's peeking out the panties tend to be soaking when when they drop.
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I mean, the ignorance- and media-driven lay prestige that produces all the stupid 0ls for us to deal with should lend us some perks right?
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Linguica posted:I'm trying to think if this is the single most incorrect thing I have read this year, this decade, this millennium, or ever You just have to make sure that just enough of your bar card is peeking out from your fly. Along with a couple $100 bills.
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Linguica posted:I'm trying to think if this is the single most incorrect thing I have read this year, this decade, this millennium, or ever Agreed. This assumes you'd be not at work and with women -- both dubious assumptions.
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I think if someone whipped his state bar card out as a come-on, I'd die laughing.
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Hey girl, wanna come back past my office? I can show you the custom leather holster I keep my notary's stamp in...
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Feces Starship posted:This is a terrible terrible reason to go to law school but if there is an easier way to get a girl to sleep with you than having a state bar card i literally have never heard of it. I am clearly not using my bar card right
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I think he means your bar card gets you hosed. Just not in the way you'd like.
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The only thing bar cards are useful for is the fact that if your lawyer does a really lovely job, you can yell "I'll have your bar card for this!" Then you can smash your claw-gloved arm on the armrest of your chair, upsetting your cat, as Inspector Gadget flies away using his propeller hat.
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insanityv2 posted:I mean, the ignorance- and media-driven lay prestige that produces all the stupid 0ls for us to deal with should lend us some perks right? Bingo
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terrorist ambulance posted:Hey girl, wanna come back past my office? I can show you the custom leather holster I keep my notary's stamp in...
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So, after reading through roughly 100 pages of this horribly depressing thread, I am still not deterred from a career in law. That being said, I am not here to be dissuaded or encouraged, though judging by the tone of this thread I will get some of that advice anyway. I just have a few questions. So, little back story, I'm 22, and I'm currently serving overseas in the Peace Corps. I graduated from the University of Kansas (RCJH) the May of this year after only 3 years, all while working full time, and doing extra-curriculum like ESL tutoring and working in the KU Writing Lab. I got my degree in English with a 3.2 GPA, nothing spectacular but not awful. Immediately after graduation, literally two weeks, I set out for the Peace Corps. Now, I have the bulk of my time here remaining, over 20 months, and so I have a lot of time to consider what I want to do after this. I've honestly always been interested in a law career, though I have no real background or experience in it save for about 6 years of High School and college debate. So, first off, is there a good resource I can just go start reading up on the kind of materials I would be studying as a Law Student? Old textbooks or something similar? Second, would my Peace Corps background be any sort of help for getting into Law School? I mean, would it look good in any capacity? Thirds, being in a 3rd world country my resources are limited, what are the best places to go for online LSAT resources? Thanks for the help sad, sad lawgoons. Edit: Oh, also I have a lot of random work experience. Everything from chinese delivery boy, accountant, grocery store manager, produce boy, dishwasher, cook, construction, cement plant, and a few other things. I'm very familiar with hard work of different kinds so a 14 hour work day isn't anything unfamiliar to me. Yorkshire Pudding fucked around with this message at 11:12 on Dec 3, 2012 |
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Tequila Sunrise posted:So, after reading through roughly 100 pages of this horribly depressing thread, I am still not deterred from a career in law. Judging by your custom title, this might actually be a fit for you.
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