Hello,
If you thought studying for the LSAT's, and than ging through 3 years of Law School is hard enough, that all means nothing without passing the Bar.
Passing the Bar exam, is the ticket to getting the license to practice law.
The Bar in the United States is given differently in every state, and is association with the Judicial branch of government, because American attorneys are all officers of the court to which they belong.
The Bar exam in most US states is usually 2 days long (3 days in some states) and consists of essay questions and multiple choice.
Most law schools teach law students how to analyze hypothetical fact patterns like a lawyer, but do not specifically prepare students for any Bar exam.
Most companies like Kaplan and Princeton Review provide prep courses for the Bar Exam.
Good Luck...
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Being ready for test day....What to do and NOT to do...
Hello,
Being prepared on test day is important...
Most people naturally do better on practice tests than on the real test itself, this is due to stress and pressure among other things, being unprepared is another.
A few simple tips can put your mind at ease so that your can achieve your goal score:
1. Pack your Ziploc bag, sharpen your pencils, pick out your clothes, and decide what your breakfast will be the night before the test. The more you do the night before, the less you have to worry about the morning of the test.
2. Go to your test center at some point before the test. The last thing you want is to get lost and show up to the test late. If possible, also try and check out the actual room the test will be in. Some rooms provide small chairs with even smaller desks. If you are mentally prepared for this before the test, you will be better off than if you show up, see small desks, and are frustrated and angry during the entire test.
3. Try and simulate test day by taking a few practice tests in the morning at the same time your actual LSAT will be. If you take all of your practice tests at night and are not a morning person, taking the LSAT early on a Saturday morning may be a shock to your system.
4. In addition to taking some practice tests in the morning, adjust your body to waking up as early as you’ll have to on test day. The last few days before the test, wake up when you’ll have to wake up on test day so that your body is adjusted and your brain is ready to work.
For more information and additional tips visit the web site that has everything you need to know. Top Law Schools
Good Luck....
Being prepared on test day is important...
Most people naturally do better on practice tests than on the real test itself, this is due to stress and pressure among other things, being unprepared is another.
A few simple tips can put your mind at ease so that your can achieve your goal score:
1. Pack your Ziploc bag, sharpen your pencils, pick out your clothes, and decide what your breakfast will be the night before the test. The more you do the night before, the less you have to worry about the morning of the test.
2. Go to your test center at some point before the test. The last thing you want is to get lost and show up to the test late. If possible, also try and check out the actual room the test will be in. Some rooms provide small chairs with even smaller desks. If you are mentally prepared for this before the test, you will be better off than if you show up, see small desks, and are frustrated and angry during the entire test.
3. Try and simulate test day by taking a few practice tests in the morning at the same time your actual LSAT will be. If you take all of your practice tests at night and are not a morning person, taking the LSAT early on a Saturday morning may be a shock to your system.
4. In addition to taking some practice tests in the morning, adjust your body to waking up as early as you’ll have to on test day. The last few days before the test, wake up when you’ll have to wake up on test day so that your body is adjusted and your brain is ready to work.
For more information and additional tips visit the web site that has everything you need to know. Top Law Schools
Good Luck....
Attacking logic games
Hello,
For me the most challenging section of the LSAT is the Logic games section. But there are ways to master it, here are some steps to doing so:
1. The first step is to identify the different game types. Virtually all of the games can be put into one of seven main categories, which are identified in the LSAT Courses. The main challenge is to correctly identify the game type category for each question.
2. Once you can identify the game type, you can quickly set up a diagram and plug in the information. You need to carefully deduce the results and follow through in the game.
3. Once you have drawn the diagram, you need to take your results and use them to answer the multiple choice questions.
But there only one way to do this PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!
Good Luck...
For me the most challenging section of the LSAT is the Logic games section. But there are ways to master it, here are some steps to doing so:
1. The first step is to identify the different game types. Virtually all of the games can be put into one of seven main categories, which are identified in the LSAT Courses. The main challenge is to correctly identify the game type category for each question.
2. Once you can identify the game type, you can quickly set up a diagram and plug in the information. You need to carefully deduce the results and follow through in the game.
3. Once you have drawn the diagram, you need to take your results and use them to answer the multiple choice questions.
But there only one way to do this PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!
Good Luck...
Hello,
Apparently I'm not the only one blogging about Law School on Blogspot, there are other bloggers who are interested in the process of the application to Law School.
While doing research on the web, I found some interesting blogs that people post, some are attorneys themselves, some are law professors, and others are students just like me.
Steve Schwartz, has a interesting blog that caught my attention, he sets up a whole schedule and plan to study for the LSAT.
Check out his blog here
Setting up a plan and sticking to it is a good way to stay on track, and reach your goal score.
Until next time....
Apparently I'm not the only one blogging about Law School on Blogspot, there are other bloggers who are interested in the process of the application to Law School.
While doing research on the web, I found some interesting blogs that people post, some are attorneys themselves, some are law professors, and others are students just like me.
Steve Schwartz, has a interesting blog that caught my attention, he sets up a whole schedule and plan to study for the LSAT.
Check out his blog here
Setting up a plan and sticking to it is a good way to stay on track, and reach your goal score.
Until next time....
Sunday, April 11, 2010
LAW REVIEW... WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
HELLO,
They say that writing for law review is alot like eating vegetables, you may not really enjoy it, but it's good for you :)
Law reviews are academic journals that publish articles by law professors, judges, lawyers and even law students. The unique thing about law reviews is that students run every aspect of them. Typically, they spend their first year on the journal editing hundreds of footnotes on articles to make sure they are perfectly accurate and impeccably formatted.
Law review is a great resume builder. Potential employers recognize that review members have honed their editing skills, learned how to support a legal argument and conducted copious amounts of legal research. Working on the review also shows your commitment to an intellectually demanding activity.
To write for the law review you must undergo a very competitive process. You can become a member through a writing competition, your first-year grades or some combination of the two.
At the end of the first year or sometime during the following summer, you'll receive a packet of information involving an actual court case—probably a case pending before the United States Supreme Court. You might also receive an editing test.
If your grades are among the very highest in your class, you'll probably make law review automatically.
The Law Review is very recommended, so if your grades are high you are almost guaranteed a spot, now all you have to do is keep up the good work :)
Good luck...
They say that writing for law review is alot like eating vegetables, you may not really enjoy it, but it's good for you :)
Law reviews are academic journals that publish articles by law professors, judges, lawyers and even law students. The unique thing about law reviews is that students run every aspect of them. Typically, they spend their first year on the journal editing hundreds of footnotes on articles to make sure they are perfectly accurate and impeccably formatted.
Law review is a great resume builder. Potential employers recognize that review members have honed their editing skills, learned how to support a legal argument and conducted copious amounts of legal research. Working on the review also shows your commitment to an intellectually demanding activity.
To write for the law review you must undergo a very competitive process. You can become a member through a writing competition, your first-year grades or some combination of the two.
At the end of the first year or sometime during the following summer, you'll receive a packet of information involving an actual court case—probably a case pending before the United States Supreme Court. You might also receive an editing test.
If your grades are among the very highest in your class, you'll probably make law review automatically.
The Law Review is very recommended, so if your grades are high you are almost guaranteed a spot, now all you have to do is keep up the good work :)
Good luck...
LEGAL CLINICS.. GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Hello,
Many law schools offer legal clinics, it is an opportunity for students to get in there and actually "practice" law.
You get to represent clients by counseling them, investigating their cases, writing memos and appearing on their behalf in court. The nature of the work depends on the type of clinic. Clinics may focus on any number of areas from family law to criminal defense.
Clinics are generally open only to 3Ls (and sometimes 2Ls), and you’ll need to apply through your school. Competition for open spots is often intense. To get in, you’ll usually need to interview with a clinic administrator, who will ask about your grades, experience and goals. You should prepare as if you were attending a job interview.
You will get credit for the clinical program, and there is often a classroom component. But you’ll spend most of your time in the clinic office preparing for cases and helping clients alongside practicing attorneys (and a professor or two).
If you’re just looking to build your resume, a clinic is not for you. The time commitment is too intense and you would do better to focus on excelling in regular classes. If you’re hoping to build your skills as a future lawyer and make a difference in the lives of clients, however, then a clinic is a smart choice.
Good luck,
Many law schools offer legal clinics, it is an opportunity for students to get in there and actually "practice" law.
You get to represent clients by counseling them, investigating their cases, writing memos and appearing on their behalf in court. The nature of the work depends on the type of clinic. Clinics may focus on any number of areas from family law to criminal defense.
Clinics are generally open only to 3Ls (and sometimes 2Ls), and you’ll need to apply through your school. Competition for open spots is often intense. To get in, you’ll usually need to interview with a clinic administrator, who will ask about your grades, experience and goals. You should prepare as if you were attending a job interview.
You will get credit for the clinical program, and there is often a classroom component. But you’ll spend most of your time in the clinic office preparing for cases and helping clients alongside practicing attorneys (and a professor or two).
If you’re just looking to build your resume, a clinic is not for you. The time commitment is too intense and you would do better to focus on excelling in regular classes. If you’re hoping to build your skills as a future lawyer and make a difference in the lives of clients, however, then a clinic is a smart choice.
Good luck,
WHAT KIND OF LAW SHOULD YOU PRACTICE...?
HELLO,
Many people make the decision to go into law school, and pursue a career in law. Some, like me, are not too sure of excatly what kind of law they would like to practice. Here are some of the most popular specializations available:
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property (IP) law is a general category of law that deals with the acquisition and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and one that has seen tremendous growth in the past decade.
Patent Law
Patents grant an inventor a limited period of exclusive rights to a human-made invention or an improvement on an existing invention, providing the United States Patent and Trademark Office deems it worthy of both technical and legal merit. In order to become a patent attorney, you must be admitted to practice before the courts of at least one state in the U.S., and must pass the patent bar exam which allows you to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Constitutional Law
Often considered one of the most broad and involved branches of law, Constitutional law requires nothing short of a crystal-clear understanding of the U.S. Constitution in order to understand its every possible interpretation and implementation. Constitutional law draws heavily from rulings made in the Supreme Court.
First Amendment Law
Perhaps the most far-reaching amendment of the Bill of Rights, First Amendment law focuses on protecting citizens' rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly against law enacted by Congress.
Criminal Law
Criminal law is probably the most visible of all of the areas of law, in terms of application to daily life and public portrayal. Criminal law revolves around governmental prosecution of anyone who is purported to have committed a criminal act, as defined by public law. In order for the state to win a criminal case, they must prove "beyond all reasonable doubt" that a crime has been committed.
Admiralty Law
Also referred to as Maritime Law, this body of law pertains to the regulation of navigation and shipping, both substantively and procedurally.
Business Law
Much as it sounds, business law deals with any aspect of the law having to do with industry and commerce--from taxes and liability to licensing and trademarking. This is an extremely wide section of the law which forks off into numerous areas of expertise, many of which themselves differ based upon the size of the business and the stage of its development.
Environmental Law
Environmental law mostly stems from a group of federal enactments passed in 1970 that forced agencies and businesses to take into account the effect of their practices on the environment, as well as setting into effect laws and standards that would protect the environment from public and private actions.
Health Care Law
Since it is primarily the state's duty to maintain public health, most heath laws and regulations are state-based, that, in turn, often pass responsibility on to governmental agencies that have been created by legislative acts.
I mentioned some of the specializations available, but there are alot more out there.
It is known that most law school students dont know which specialization they would like to practice until thier second or third of law school. So if you havent decided what you want to do yet, no worries, that is normal.
For more information on these specializations and other ones, visit the Princeton Review Website.
Until next time...
Many people make the decision to go into law school, and pursue a career in law. Some, like me, are not too sure of excatly what kind of law they would like to practice. Here are some of the most popular specializations available:
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property (IP) law is a general category of law that deals with the acquisition and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and one that has seen tremendous growth in the past decade.
Patent Law
Patents grant an inventor a limited period of exclusive rights to a human-made invention or an improvement on an existing invention, providing the United States Patent and Trademark Office deems it worthy of both technical and legal merit. In order to become a patent attorney, you must be admitted to practice before the courts of at least one state in the U.S., and must pass the patent bar exam which allows you to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Constitutional Law
Often considered one of the most broad and involved branches of law, Constitutional law requires nothing short of a crystal-clear understanding of the U.S. Constitution in order to understand its every possible interpretation and implementation. Constitutional law draws heavily from rulings made in the Supreme Court.
First Amendment Law
Perhaps the most far-reaching amendment of the Bill of Rights, First Amendment law focuses on protecting citizens' rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly against law enacted by Congress.
Criminal Law
Criminal law is probably the most visible of all of the areas of law, in terms of application to daily life and public portrayal. Criminal law revolves around governmental prosecution of anyone who is purported to have committed a criminal act, as defined by public law. In order for the state to win a criminal case, they must prove "beyond all reasonable doubt" that a crime has been committed.
Admiralty Law
Also referred to as Maritime Law, this body of law pertains to the regulation of navigation and shipping, both substantively and procedurally.
Business Law
Much as it sounds, business law deals with any aspect of the law having to do with industry and commerce--from taxes and liability to licensing and trademarking. This is an extremely wide section of the law which forks off into numerous areas of expertise, many of which themselves differ based upon the size of the business and the stage of its development.
Environmental Law
Environmental law mostly stems from a group of federal enactments passed in 1970 that forced agencies and businesses to take into account the effect of their practices on the environment, as well as setting into effect laws and standards that would protect the environment from public and private actions.
Health Care Law
Since it is primarily the state's duty to maintain public health, most heath laws and regulations are state-based, that, in turn, often pass responsibility on to governmental agencies that have been created by legislative acts.
I mentioned some of the specializations available, but there are alot more out there.
It is known that most law school students dont know which specialization they would like to practice until thier second or third of law school. So if you havent decided what you want to do yet, no worries, that is normal.
For more information on these specializations and other ones, visit the Princeton Review Website.
Until next time...
THE SUMMER AFTER THE FIRST YEAR...JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE SEMESTER ITSELF
Hello,
The first year of Law School is one of the most important ones, however, the summer after also offers an opportunity to boost up a resume and possibly even to make connections to lock in a job after graduation. Potential employers will want to know how you spend your summer and many law firms end up hiring summer associates.
Here are some ideas provided by The Princeton Review on how to spend your summer after 1L.
Summer School:
Many law schools offer summer classes. If you can, it's a good idea to take one or two of them in the summer when you don't have four or five other classes to worry about.
Study Abroad
If you thought studying abroad was something that only carefree undergraduates get to do, think again! The summer between the first and second years of law school is a tremendous opportunity to study law in a foreign country. Your school may even offer financial aid to go abroad!
Summer Associate at a Big Firm
If you go to an elite law school (on par with, say, Northwestern or Cornell), and your grades are good, you might have the opportunity to snag a summer job at a gigantic, swanky, oak-walled law firm. You'll make several thousand dollars over the course of the summer. Lawyers at these firms will take you to lunch at chic restaurants, lavish you with perks and generally treat you like royalty. However, if you don't attend a top-20 law school, this experience won't be in the cards for you until second year (and only then if your first-year grades are stellar). Even at top schools, competition for these positions is fierce among 1Ls.
Clerking at a Smaller Law Firm
Another option is to get a job clerking at a smaller law firm. The hours are flexible and the pay is pretty good. Some of the work will be tedious but you'll get a lot of solid, hands-on experience in the actual practice of law.
Working for the Public Interest
The summer after your first year is a great time to work for a nonprofit organization like the ACLU or the Institute for Justice, or for the local, state or federal government. The work will be satisfying, and it will help you decide if you want to pursue this path after graduation
So whatever it is you choose to do over the summer, make sure it's something productive and hopefully something that will get your foot in the door.
Good luck...
The first year of Law School is one of the most important ones, however, the summer after also offers an opportunity to boost up a resume and possibly even to make connections to lock in a job after graduation. Potential employers will want to know how you spend your summer and many law firms end up hiring summer associates.
Here are some ideas provided by The Princeton Review on how to spend your summer after 1L.
Summer School:
Many law schools offer summer classes. If you can, it's a good idea to take one or two of them in the summer when you don't have four or five other classes to worry about.
Study Abroad
If you thought studying abroad was something that only carefree undergraduates get to do, think again! The summer between the first and second years of law school is a tremendous opportunity to study law in a foreign country. Your school may even offer financial aid to go abroad!
Summer Associate at a Big Firm
If you go to an elite law school (on par with, say, Northwestern or Cornell), and your grades are good, you might have the opportunity to snag a summer job at a gigantic, swanky, oak-walled law firm. You'll make several thousand dollars over the course of the summer. Lawyers at these firms will take you to lunch at chic restaurants, lavish you with perks and generally treat you like royalty. However, if you don't attend a top-20 law school, this experience won't be in the cards for you until second year (and only then if your first-year grades are stellar). Even at top schools, competition for these positions is fierce among 1Ls.
Clerking at a Smaller Law Firm
Another option is to get a job clerking at a smaller law firm. The hours are flexible and the pay is pretty good. Some of the work will be tedious but you'll get a lot of solid, hands-on experience in the actual practice of law.
Working for the Public Interest
The summer after your first year is a great time to work for a nonprofit organization like the ACLU or the Institute for Justice, or for the local, state or federal government. The work will be satisfying, and it will help you decide if you want to pursue this path after graduation
So whatever it is you choose to do over the summer, make sure it's something productive and hopefully something that will get your foot in the door.
Good luck...
YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A 1L
Hello,
Everyone sais that the first year as a 1L will either make or break your law school career, so this is definitly considered a stressful and hectic year. But no matter what school you attend the first year curriculum is about the same everywhere, and here are some of the courses you will be taking:
Torts:
Torts is also commonly known as Personal Injury. The study of torts is the study of civil-court cases with the goal of understanding the changeable legal rationale behind decisions pertaining to the extent of, and limits on, the civil liability of one party for harm done to another.
You'll learn about the primary torts you can sue people for under American law. Here's a free acronym for you: FITTED CAB. It stands for False Imprisonment, Trespass (to land), Trespass (to chattel), (intentional infliction of) Emotional Distress, Conversion, Assault, and Battery. You'll also learn more than any human being should ever know about negligence.
Contracts
pretty self explanatory. Contractual relationships are far more varied and complicated than that, as two semesters of contracts will teach you. Again through the study of past court cases, you will follow the largely unwritten law governing the system of conditions and obligations a contract represents, as well as the legal remedies available when contracts are breached.
Civil Procedures
If contracts and torts teach you what lawyers do in civil court, then civil procedure teaches you how they do it. "Civ Pro" is the study of the often dizzyingly complex rules that govern not only who can sue whom, but also how, when, and where they can do it.
Property
Like so much U.S. law, the laws governing the purchase, possession, and sale of property in the U.S. often date back to the English common law. You may never own a piece of land, but your life will inevitably and constantly be affected by property laws. Anyone interested in achieving an understanding of broader policy issues will appreciate the significance of this material.
Criminal Law
Even if you become a criminal prosecutor or defender, you will probably never prosecute or defend someone charged with the crimes you will be exposed to in this course. Nowhere will the Socratic dialogue be taken to such extremes as in your crim. class, and criminal law professors are notorious for their ridiculously convoluted exam questions.
Constitutional Law
As close to a history class as you will take in your first year, con. law will emphasize issues of government structure (e.g., federalism and separation of powers) and individual rights (e.g., personal liberties, freedom of expression, property protection). Nearly every law school now offers advanced con. law courses that focus on special areas like civil rights or affirmative action.
These are some of the classes you will be taking in your first year of law school, they are very basic but also require alot of work. Remember, the first year is the mosr important one and can make you or break you, so be prepared to work!
Later....
Everyone sais that the first year as a 1L will either make or break your law school career, so this is definitly considered a stressful and hectic year. But no matter what school you attend the first year curriculum is about the same everywhere, and here are some of the courses you will be taking:
Torts:
Torts is also commonly known as Personal Injury. The study of torts is the study of civil-court cases with the goal of understanding the changeable legal rationale behind decisions pertaining to the extent of, and limits on, the civil liability of one party for harm done to another.
You'll learn about the primary torts you can sue people for under American law. Here's a free acronym for you: FITTED CAB. It stands for False Imprisonment, Trespass (to land), Trespass (to chattel), (intentional infliction of) Emotional Distress, Conversion, Assault, and Battery. You'll also learn more than any human being should ever know about negligence.
Contracts
pretty self explanatory. Contractual relationships are far more varied and complicated than that, as two semesters of contracts will teach you. Again through the study of past court cases, you will follow the largely unwritten law governing the system of conditions and obligations a contract represents, as well as the legal remedies available when contracts are breached.
Civil Procedures
If contracts and torts teach you what lawyers do in civil court, then civil procedure teaches you how they do it. "Civ Pro" is the study of the often dizzyingly complex rules that govern not only who can sue whom, but also how, when, and where they can do it.
Property
Like so much U.S. law, the laws governing the purchase, possession, and sale of property in the U.S. often date back to the English common law. You may never own a piece of land, but your life will inevitably and constantly be affected by property laws. Anyone interested in achieving an understanding of broader policy issues will appreciate the significance of this material.
Criminal Law
Even if you become a criminal prosecutor or defender, you will probably never prosecute or defend someone charged with the crimes you will be exposed to in this course. Nowhere will the Socratic dialogue be taken to such extremes as in your crim. class, and criminal law professors are notorious for their ridiculously convoluted exam questions.
Constitutional Law
As close to a history class as you will take in your first year, con. law will emphasize issues of government structure (e.g., federalism and separation of powers) and individual rights (e.g., personal liberties, freedom of expression, property protection). Nearly every law school now offers advanced con. law courses that focus on special areas like civil rights or affirmative action.
These are some of the classes you will be taking in your first year of law school, they are very basic but also require alot of work. Remember, the first year is the mosr important one and can make you or break you, so be prepared to work!
Later....
SOME LSAT MYTHS... OR ARE THEY?
Hello,
As I prepare for the LSAT, and as a result constantly think about it, I feel as if I should be considered an expert on the topic. However, there may be some general myths that need clarification for those who are preparing for the test.
Here are some of them:
MYTH: If you have a solid undergraduate background, your LSAT score isn't as important for getting into law school.
FACT: The LSAT is the most important element of your law school application, even if you have a great academic background and GPA. Make sure you put your best foot forward on test day.
MYTH: The LSAT tests your basic skills and innate abilities, therefore your score cannot be significantly improved through studying.
FACT: Nothing could be further from the truth. You can benefit tremendously from exposure to actual LSATs, and from expert insight into LSAT writers' habits and commonly used tricks. If you can afford to take a prep class, those are extremely beneficial.
MYTH: You should leave questions blank on the LSAT because random guessing will hurt your score.
FACT: Nope. There’s no penalty for wrong answers. Don't ever leave a question blank. Ever. If you have 40 seconds left on a section and six questions to go, answer "B" (or pick your favorite letter between A and E) for all the remaining questions. You've got a one in five chance of getting each of them right and getting an answer wrong does not hurt your score.
So these are just some of the myths that some people may be confused about, so I hope I was able to clarify some of these for you.
For more myths and facts visit The Princeton Review web site.
Until next time...
As I prepare for the LSAT, and as a result constantly think about it, I feel as if I should be considered an expert on the topic. However, there may be some general myths that need clarification for those who are preparing for the test.
Here are some of them:
MYTH: If you have a solid undergraduate background, your LSAT score isn't as important for getting into law school.
FACT: The LSAT is the most important element of your law school application, even if you have a great academic background and GPA. Make sure you put your best foot forward on test day.
MYTH: The LSAT tests your basic skills and innate abilities, therefore your score cannot be significantly improved through studying.
FACT: Nothing could be further from the truth. You can benefit tremendously from exposure to actual LSATs, and from expert insight into LSAT writers' habits and commonly used tricks. If you can afford to take a prep class, those are extremely beneficial.
MYTH: You should leave questions blank on the LSAT because random guessing will hurt your score.
FACT: Nope. There’s no penalty for wrong answers. Don't ever leave a question blank. Ever. If you have 40 seconds left on a section and six questions to go, answer "B" (or pick your favorite letter between A and E) for all the remaining questions. You've got a one in five chance of getting each of them right and getting an answer wrong does not hurt your score.
So these are just some of the myths that some people may be confused about, so I hope I was able to clarify some of these for you.
For more myths and facts visit The Princeton Review web site.
Until next time...
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