One attorney, Danny Dishongh, said, "This is one of those crazy what-if situations they ask you about in law school!" ... Law, through its application, has a tremendous power to do good, and this intrigued me. ... I am particularly interested in the Global Public Service Law Project. ... Also the school's reputation for graduating highly qualified law practitioners makes admission to NYU very desirable. Therefore, it is my sincere hope that I be given the opportunity to attend NYU School of Law. ...

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To enter law school, they must pass the LSAT. ... After law school, students must pass the bar exam in order to start practicing law. ... Duke Law School is one of the many post-secondary schools available in America. ... After their first year at Duke Law School, students must focus on the specific area of law they want to study. UGA Law School is another example of a post-secondary school. ...

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Before going to law school it is required to have completed high school and obtained a college degree (386). ... After completing the LSAT, The Law School Admission Test, one is eligible to into law school (116). Law School that are approved by the American Bar Association now require law student to take the LSAT (116). Someone interested in getting a law degree with have to have completed a minimum of three years in law school (Top 100 201). ... With so many law schools in the nation it is not hard for someone to find a law school to go to (386). ...

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., a third year law student at Seattle University Law School who is currently employed at The Bianchi Law Firm in Seattle. ... She majored in political science here at the UW, and is now in her third and final year at Seattle University Law School. Next year, she is attending the University of Washington School of Law to receive her LL.M. in Taxation, so that she can eventually specialize in estate law. I am interested in interviewing her, because my goal is also to major in political science and go on to law school. ... I would like to ask what she likes/ dislikes about law school, and what...

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In order for religion to be in a private school now it is again trying to be in Public schools. ... In 1978 a few lawyers got together and considered a constitutional law. The original law said that public school teachers in gr ades 1-6 "shall announce that a period of silence, not to exceed one minute, shall be observed for meditation." This law did not work for long, because it still allowed oral prayer in public high schools. ... Even after this new law started the lawyers that were opposed to this were trying to say that students "do not have a right to pray in school" silently or otherwis...

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Between 1996 and 1997, 6000 school children were expelled for bringing guns to school. ... In May 1998, in Springfield, Oregon, a 15-year-old, expelled from Thurston High School, returned to the school and opened fire in the cafeteria, killing two students. ... One might imagine that after all these unnecessary deaths, gun laws would be revised to ensure guns are kept out of the hands of children. In America, the Brady Law states that anyone under 21 cannot legally purchase handguns from licensed dealers. ... The NRA also fights laws that make it necessary for new firearms to be sold with tr...

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After he finished middle school, he was forced to move to the city with his younger brother to start high school. ... Before his senior year in high school, he got very sick, and my grandfather carried him to get help. ... Although he finished high school with scores that allowed him to go to law school but he was not able to for financial reasons. ... My father was a teacher not only at school but also at home and in community. ... How he sacrificed graduate school to spend that money on us. ...

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School Violence Violence among youth, especially in schools, is one of American society's most pressing concerns. ... Also, whereas youth violence had once been thought to be an urban public school problem, stable suburban and rural communities are now also experiencing it, as are private schools. ... School staff members have traditionally served as monitors, but increasingly, schools are hiring security guards to patrol the building and to provide security at events. ... These services may include the efforts of religious and recreational organizations, social service, and even law en...

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Early in my fifth secondary school year, my school organized a field trip for my class to visit the Sea School located in Apapa, Lagos (Nigeria) under the aegis of the Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre. ... Their school is a mixed and all-Muslim high school. ... For instance, Christianity has no law to pray five times a day. They also told me that their school was a public school. ... The Muslim school students played a big role in the tasks. ...

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Some people wonder if schools actually discipline bullies the right way and if it's an effective method. The lack of discipline can really cause an increase on this type of abuse around schools. These actions causes the victims to perform poorly in school and in their personal lives. ... In conclusion, schools victims and witnesses need to report these types of abuse immediately, either to a school member or their family members in order to prevent any further damage to their lives. ... Documentation of each step that is being taken is extremely important in order to prevent more cases ta...

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On June 1, 2015, Governor Greg Abbott signed the "campus carry" law which will allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed handguns on college campuses. ... This year has brought us unfortunate violent crimes on school campuses, which leads many pro-gun activists to suggested that both the students and teachers should be allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus. ... This is a very controversial topic, especially during this time when there have been several school shooting in the past years. ...

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"Sharia Law is Coming to America,"" is the headline of today's newspaper. ... As law permitted, they crushed his whole arm under a moving truck. ... "This happened to Tina Isa, a high school student, murdered at the age of 16 for having a boyfriend. ... If all 50 states does not ban foreign law, one state will become like the UK. ... Don't lose your freedom; stop Sharia law from coming to America!...

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Classical school deals with the crime using punishments and deterrence actions. ... Beccaria's theory was that in order for punishment to be effective, it must be public, prompt, necessary, the least possible in the given circumstances, proportionate and dictated by law. ... The main difference of the two schools is how classical and positivists schools classify how a person is more likely to commit a crime than others. ... The classical school and positivism school have both impacted the criminal justice system in place today. ... Our constitution is based on the classical school of thou...

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For many the choice is to go to graduate school for an advanced degree of some type, often a Masters. This isn't to say that Graduate school is easier than the real world. ... I"m going to write this based on my own graduate school experience, discussions with other graduate students while I was working on my dissertation, and my observations since then. ... There are probably as many reasons to go to graduate school as there are people wanting to go to graduate school. ... A good example of this comes from the experience of a cousin of mine; one of her first assignments after graduating ...

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Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington should embrace the admission process of the Michigan Law School. The upholding of the University of Michigan Law School's program ensures that the foundation of this proposal will comply with the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. ... This must be the foundation for consideration, simply, to uphold or enhance the status and image of the Law School. ... An issue that must be measured is the foresight that an individual will do well in the school. ... In general, the admission policy must consider all the information presen...

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I will argue between two articles: The article "How a Good Law Went Terribly Wrong" by Christina Hoff Sommers, and the article "Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Schools." I chose to write about Title IX, not because I noticed any equality improvements, but because I still see sex discrimination in schools even though we have an issued law that prohibits it. Title IX is a good benefit to a lot of discriminations in schools, but why is it only for the federal financial funded schools? ... Law degrees, 7% to 43%. ... "Title IX: How a Good Law Went Terribly Wrong." ...

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Violence in schools around the nation is a serious problem. ... The total number of crimes committed in public schools has risen to close three million each year. ... The use of the National Government's budget surplus to fund law enforcement for nationwide public school districts on a permanent basis. Although it would be costly, this would allow local law enforcement to safeguard schools in their respective districts. Depending on the size of each district, size of the school, and severity of crime in the school, officers would be assigned on a permanent basis to maintain as safe ...

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The state legislators are considering enacting a new law prohibiting students from participating in any after-school activity after six P.M. ... I think this is a well thought out law by the state. ... I am extremely involved in school also, which at times makes it difficult to have an after school job. ... If the new law were passed it would be very beneficial to my personal situation. ... If this law is passed I will then have time to hang out with my friends and enjoy my free time a little more then I would if I had another after-school activity. ...

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The Law and Me (Affirmative Action In Colleges) In 1964 and 1965 President Johnson signed the Civil Rites acts, and these acts included affirmative action. ... Powell, Jr., agreed, casting the deciding vote ordering the medical school to admit Bakke. ... The problem is the, "Use of affirmative action to increase minority enrollment at its law school"(www.nytimes.com). ... Prop 209 was one of the first laws to work against affirmative action. ... Finally affirmative action is still keeping qualified people out of graduate schools. ...

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When school starts they learn colors, to count to ten, and the alphabet. ... Morals, beliefs, values, and the laws of life, are the next thing to be accepted in life. ... These "Laws of Life" that are accepted by each separate person because of different influences and personal experiences. ... My parents and church were where I learned many of the laws of life. ... Luckily, by the time I was in middle school my family's hard work had payed off and I was able to enjoy more of life. ...

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Barbara Grutter was an unsuccessful applicant to University of Michigan Law School. Grutter, despite academic sufficiency, believes she was denied because of the current admissions standards exercised at the law school. ... The Law School of course disagrees and contends that its admissions policy is in compliance with the U.S. ... Supreme Court Bakke decision, holding that the Law School's interest in achieving the educational benefits that come from a diverse student body is compelling, and that its admissions policy is "narrowly tailored" to serve that interest (Alger 1). The court ...

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School sponsored prayer in public schools should not be allowed because it violates the United States Constitution.? ... Therefore, any and all federal laws apply to public schools. On this basis, one can clearly identify that the introduction of school-sponsored prayer in to public schools, in any form, is in direct violation of federal law in many ways. The doctrine of the first amendment states, thatCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion?? ... In the end the Supreme Court has ruled school-sponsored prayer in public schools to be unconstitutional and there is...

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He believed that the legislature should not make any law to force religion upon people, building a wall between Church and State (Lauren MacLeod). Jefferson's declaration of a wall between Church and State expressed opinions that the federal government didn't have the authority to force these laws on people. ... Constitution on the subject of voluntary school prayer. ... Jaffrey in 1985, which the courts canceled Alabama's moment of silence law. ... Prayer should not be allowed in public schools. ...

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As an African American Educator working in the Catholic School System, my vision for the future reflects upon the minority students who attend Catholic school in California. ... The schools will provide a stronger multicultural curriculum. ... Since the California state legislature passed the law approving school vouchers, students may attend any private school they desire. With this law, students are now able to take advantage of the unique aspects of Catholic education and attend any Catholic school of their choosing... Within our local Diocese, with which I am most familiar, we hav...

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One program that helps do this is the "Just Say No" program taught in the public school system. The "Just Say No" movement was coupled with rigorous law enforcement and produced solid results. ... There are also many laws that help enforce the abuse of drugs and alcohol. One thing a person can do to help combat in this area is to support your local law enforcement officials. One could also help by working for a law enforcement agency, such as your local police force, or even as high up as the DEA. ...

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