Legally Complicated ⚖️🤍
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Trial Attorney. Opinions are my own. Law ⚖️ & Gymrat 💪🏾 Juris Doctor. 📚 (she/her)
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I received amazing news today. After three months of interviewing with 4 different offices in NYC, an offer has been made and I’ve accepted.
🗣I AM MOVING TO BROOKLYN, NEW YORK FOR AN ATTORNEY POSITION POST LAW SCHOOL!!! 🗣
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Me, I am recording myself... there’s no way I will have a recordable reaction to post 😆
Also me:
I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. I PASSED THE BAR EXAM!!!
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So... y’all should expect I would go all out for this announcement!
I PASSED THE BAR EXAM. 🎉🎉
Can’t wait to join the 5% of Black attorneys & 2% of Black woman in the profession. I will work EVERY. SINGLE. DAY to make sure that percentage goes up!
Oh, and NO TAKE BACKS! 😂
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I did a thing today...
I became everything 8-year-old me dreamed and hoped for. I was sworn in as an ATTORNEY. 😍🙌🏾
If you know my journey and what I went through to get to this point, then you know what this means for me 🥺
First attorney in the fam! ❤️🎉
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I know GPAs & Class Rank don’t mean a lot, but I’m proud right now. I officially graduated in the top 30% of my class 😭🥺
I wasn’t directly admitted into law school. I had to take two classes to get in. I felt like I wasn’t enough to do this.
But, I did that! ❤️🔥
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I PASSED THE NEW YORK LAW EXAM!!!!!! Next up: THE BAR EXAM!!!
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OMGGG!!! I AM GOING TO BE THE FIRST ATTORNEY IN MY FAMILY!!!
I AM STILL IN DISBELIEF!!! I KEEP RE-READING THIS THIS LETTER, LIKE WHAT!?!?
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Veni, Vidi, Vici.
Mama, we made it! 🎓🥳
Legally Complicated, Juris Doctor ⚖️
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ALL MY GRADES ARE IN!!!
Graduated with above a 3.0 from law school!!!
THAT JURIS DOCTOR IS OFFICIAL! 🔥⚖️
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The legal field wasn’t designed for me, which is exactly why I need to be in it. (.)
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I met one of my mentors when I was a barista in Denver summer before 1L. She came in and mentioned how she was working on cases. I learned she was an attorney, and I asked for her contact info.
3 years later, she sent me “red or black?” This arrived at my door as a grad gift 😍
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Last tweet and I’ll be quiet.
I’m 25. I have my own business helping people get to and through law school. I passed the MPRE. I passed the New York State specific exam. I passed the New York Bar Exam. I graduated law school in the top 30% of my class. I am an ADA in NYC.
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5% of lawyers are Black. 2% are Black women. Not only am I trying to be apart of that 2% but also working to make sure both percentages go up. 👏🏾
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Well, today I was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney and in the Trial Zone. ⚖️
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THREAD:
You wanna know why I’m pissed off for the Class of 2020 entering the legal profession right now? It has been made clear that they don’t care about us. At all. They have shown us in different ways that they care more about an exam than our lives.
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So being an attorney in court all the time truly means prepping for hearings and trial that end up not going most of the time???
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8-year-old me is screaming. 17 years ago, this was just a dream I wasn’t sure if I could reach. On this journey, there were times I truly thought this wasn’t possible. But I broke down every barrier & overcame every obstacle.
I’m moving to New York City! 🥺🥰❤️
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GUESS WHO DID THEIR FIRST HEARING AS FIRST CHAIR?! This woman 🎉🥰
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If I’m on a date with a guy and they say something along the lines of “I almost went to law school” and him knowing I’m a lawyer…
Can’t explain but just gives me the ick 🤣
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Can officially say I completed my first trial! When do I call myself a trial attorney??? 🤣
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I understand law school is competitive, but I try to help out as much as possible. Ask me for an outline, I’ll provide it. Want study tips? I’ll say what’s worked for me. Need an internship? I will see if my contacts have something.
I want everyone to thrive. That is me, though.
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It’s official official. Name is “signed” in the book of attorneys.
Legally Complicated, Esquire. ⚖️
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I am a Black woman and I will be a Assistant District Attorney.
i am a Black woman and i will be a civil rights attorney. miss freedom fighter, esq. pending...
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I have a rule not to post what law school I attended on here because I’ve been attacked before for it not being a high ranked law school...
BUT... 3 years of my blood, sweat, and tears... I don’t care today. I worked so hard for this. It’s so freaking pretty. I DID THAT. 👏🏾
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Everyone at some point has been yelled at by a judge, right? Lol
Asking for... me being curious 😂 (didn’t happen to me)
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Being a lawyer is cool and all but what do you do outside of that? 👀
Love seeing lawyers do non-lawyer things. What are the interests?!?!
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My graduation may be postponed & honestly, it’s unlikely I’ll make it to the postponed date, but I’m still so happy.
So, let me be real, real quick. I’ve had this dream since I was 8 years old. I had this dream of being an advocate in NYC. Every single thing I’ve done has (1/9)
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It has come to my attention that I can fit into a size 10! I tried on these jeans a month ago and couldn’t get them up past my thighs. Well, they on now!
Started this journey in February at a Size 16! I am really shook. I’m screaming at the mirror right now. Don’t mind me. 😂
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New place, who dis!?!?
Welcome to my home. Mi casa!!! 🏠
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Being a new attorney is hard or I’m just dumb 🥺😖
I’m really trying my best and it just doesn’t feel good enough. Everyday is a new lesson and it’s hard not to feel bad about mistakes.
I’m sure you can say it generally, but I’m new here and choosing to focus it there 😂 🤷🏾♀️
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So... umm. OMG. MY CAP AND GOWN IS IN MY POSSESSION!!!!!!!!!!
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I FINISHED THE BAR EXAM!
Bar exam ☑️
Housing in NYC ☑️
Flight booked to NYC: ☑️
Hiring paperwork including health insurance ☑️
Living in NYC: pending 😊♥️
Moving to NYC IN SIX days. Starting my legal career in NYC in TWELVE days! 🎉
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I will happily talk about my law school experience, I will also disclose how difficult and time consuming it is. However, I will NEVER tell someone who wants to go to law school, not to go to law school. Although this has been a rough journey, I LOVE this field 😍💖⚖️
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Only I would be scared to be late to the first meeting thinking it’s at 9 a.m. & log in to find out it’s actually at 9:30 a.m. 😂
Happy first day to me 😆⚖️❤️
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Being the first lawyer in my family… there is no one to relate to about being a lawyer. Sometimes I wish I had that.
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I just booked a one way flight to NYC to start my career...
Omg. This is... happening 😳🥺 I am definitely crying.
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No, YOU went up 2,768 steps today. If I can hike up the Manitou Incline, I can pass this bar exam.
TOMORROW IS DAY. Let’s get it! 🔥 it is what it is at this point.
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Someone tried to belittle me in court today, and I stood my ground. I didn’t do 4 years of college, 3 years of law school, and get my law license… to be talked to like that.
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I am gotta flex real quick. I’m so proud. Literally only got into law school by conditional acceptance & now...
- Graduated Top 30% of my class.
- got a job in Brooklyn, NEW YORK.
- started a business (my client got into her top choice with $$)
- have a trademark
- and some!!
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I’ll be graduating law school at 24. & if I pass the bar on the first try, then I’ll be a 25-year-old Attorney. That’s wild. I think it just hit me with 3L creeping up on me.
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I have a lot to say but I’ll just say: Black and people of color, keep applying to law school, excelling in law school, and becoming attorneys.
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@ bar prep people: drop your Amazon wishlist, Venmo, cash app, etc on this tweet.
I’ll do my best to support where I can but also hoping others will see this and also support ❤️
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My offer letter came in the mail today!!! 😍😍 I have NEVER had a salary before so it’s crazy to see the $ sign. & I KILLED my trial as well!! What a good day!!
Next round of internal competition is tomorrow!! 🤗
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Born in Tennessee. Raised in Colorado, but New York adopted me. I’ve had time to process the last couple of weeks. I’m so grateful to be 24 years old and secured an attorney position prior to graduating law school and starting my legal career in New York City!!! 🌃
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Y’all... I’m emotional. Today is my last day of law school. This was one HELL of a journey. I’ve learned and grown so much in 3 years.🥂
Crying happy tears at the moment. 8 year old me would be so proud. This is everything I’ve dream about. My dream is now a reality 😭♥️
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Been really questioning lately if I’m cut out to be an attorney. As a first generation attorney who has wanted to be an attorney since I was 8 years old… this sucks.
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It takes a village. This is part of my village. I didn’t get a graduation, so today we celebrated me receiving my Juris Doctor.
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My mom’s COVID test came back positive and when I tell y’all my heart is heavy and I’m scared. 🥺
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Graduating law student Christmas List:
- Money for the NY bar exam (plus the laptop fee)
- suits... lots and lots of suits.
- July’s rent.
- food during bar prep
Sincerely,
A broke law student.
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I am sure this won’t be difficult.
Can you describe your favorite LEGAL CASE as boring as possible? 🤔🧐
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Alright, it’s about that time. 11 days til the bar exam. Decided not to use social media accounts from now til October 7th.
Assuming this happens, see y’all on the other side! 💪🏾🎉🥺
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The people across the hall from us got something new 😂
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One of my mentors asked me “Black or Deep Red” & had no idea what she was going to send and then I get this in the mail!!! Omg!!!
“Congratulations, Juris Doctor!!! So proud of you! Every attorney needs a little courtroom flair :)”
IN LOVE!!
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OMG. OMG. OMG.
I JUST LANDED IN MY NEW HOME!!! I cannot stop crying 😭
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Virtual graduation ceremony ✅
It’s official official. 24 years young law school GRADUATE. 😜❤️
Legally Complicated, J.D. has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
Next Stop: The Bar Exam & then Brooklyn, NY October 2020! 🎉
I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams. 🎓
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This paper says I’m an attorney in New York 😍🥰
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When I post accomplishments, it’s NOT to brag. It’s just crazy to think I am doing well when people said don’t go to law school because of a low lsat. There have been soooo many roadblocks on this journey, but I’m still pushing. ♥️🙏🏾
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I still can’t believe I’m 24 with a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Criminology AND a whole Juris Doctor degree haha
I am just very proud of this ❤️
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Omg! Just got done with my 1st day!! So much information, but I told told something exciting I want to scream to the world! I HAVE MY OWN OFFICE AND WILL HAVE MY OWN CASES. I CANNOT believe this is real life!! No one pinch me, I’m loving this reality!!
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TW: Rape
Jan. 2016, I was raped. late Mar. 2016, I found out I was pregnant from the rape. April 9th 2016, I made a decision that has messed me up since.
If you’re wondering why I’m sad, it’s b/c although it was the best decision under the circumstances, it still hurts.
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Don’t mind me over here. Hahaha
I am being extra and don’t even care. 🥺❤️
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Do you constantly spot legal issues in everyday life no matter where you go or are you normal?
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Officially filed my first motion with the court. Even hand delivered it myself!
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TODAY IS THE DAY! I have FINALLY gotten into the 170s and about 40 pounds down since February! 🤗
I have been in a plateau for a little bit so this is this best news! 🔥
Coming up on six months since I started back up AND my birthday. July is CRUNCH TIME! 🏋🏾♀️🙌🏾
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Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and in 10 days... Juris Doctor ♥️⚖️
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“Just launch the business, you can make it perfect later.”
Allow me to reintroduce myself. Legally Complicated, LLC committed to helping people get to and through law school and beyond!
I am terrified and excited for this! This means this is exactly what I am supposed to do.
Last week, I saw a post that motivated me to FINALLY put to action what I’ve been thinking about for over a year. With recent events, it put more fire in me to do this. 🔥
I’m about to do a thing... stay tuned 👀
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Jk. The pain is forever. 😂😭
Pain is temporary. Law degree is forever. 📚📖⚖️
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Westlaw >>> Lexis Nexis
Please quote this tweet with a thing that everyone in your field knows and nobody in your industry talks about because it would lead to general chaos.
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Argued my first trial for my Trial Advocacy class for the defendant in a civil trial. The jury found my client... not liable!
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LSAC has changed a lot, but I dropped $1000 to apply to law school & take the LSAT.
Law school tuition: $40,000/yr
Casebooks: $1,500-$2,000/semester
Commercial Bar Prep: $2,000-$4,000
Supplements for the Bar Exam: $1,000+
Bar Application: $250-$1,500
Character & Fitness: $355
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I’m so glad someone captured this moment for me 🥺❤️⚖️
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6 months. 40+ pounds down. But, THERE IS MORE!
Feb 2020 v. Aug 2020:
Weight: 218.8 v. 177.2
Muscle: 69.2 pounds v. 111.8 pounds
Body Fat %: 43.3% v. 33.8%
BMI: 35% v. 28.6%
Waist in Inches: 40+ inches v. 33 inches.
That’s my biggest flex. Patience and consistency.
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One of my followers who is an alum from my school saw that I couldn’t be around family for graduation...
AND... this shows up at my apartment! I cannot stop crying. This is the sweetest thing ever!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
Balloons, a bottle of champagne, and a Cake!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Uhh yeah. I GOT THE PLACE. I AM MOVING TO BROOKLYN October 1st. LET’S GO!!! 🙌🏾🤗🙏🏾
Y’all, cross your fingers for me. I just have to talk to another person, but I’m pretty sure I just found a place to live in Brooklyn 🥺🙌🏾
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Reality set in today. Like, I’m really in NYC being an Assistant District Attorney.
It NOW feels real.
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I started this journey as an “at-risk applicant” that quite honestly, probably shouldn’t have applied to law school. But I did. I’m so freaking emotional. This is only part of my story but thought it was important to know. 🥺❤️
- Legally Complicated, Esq.
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20 days til Legally Complicated, Juris Doctor! 🎉🎉
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Y’all... I just seen this photo and can’t stop crying 😭
I AM SO CLOSE!!!
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You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney. You’re going to be a attorney.
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Worst roommate story you’ve ever experienced!? GO!!
My roommate is terrible, and I need to know it’s not just me/it could be way worse 😂 I’m about to scream.
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He and I broke up. Honestly, the more we went on, the more red flags I saw 🚩
I refuse to settle for less than what I deserve and not scared to walk away from a bad situation (thankfully I could)🥰
I’m good but at least I know I can open my heart for the person meant for me ♥️
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I only wear heels on two occasions, (1) when I have an interview and (2) when I go to trial.
Today, we go to trial. 🤗
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I just got elected as the new Secretary for the BLSA chapter at my law school! 🙏🏾⚖️
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Wow. I am going through my business clothes in preparation for NY. & I am SEVEN pant sizes down since February. 😱🤯 Started this journey size 16. I am now a size 9.
Throwback to the last time I wore my favorite work pants. 😩🥺
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It is rough being the first in my family to attend law school. No. One. Understands.
Another reason why I created this twitter account.
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I don’t understand how someone can have a kid and have no interest in talking to them. My dad does not ask about my day, life in law school, nothing. But yet, he’s the first to say how great his kid is doing. How proud he is of his child.
You know who he hasn’t told? Me.
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My externship just offered me a Law Clerk Position after my program!!! 🎉
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I am proud to announce I will be in New York Summer 2019 as an Intern for the Brooklyn District’s Attorney’s Office!!
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Wow. A year ago, my office gave me an offer that changed my life. Tomorrow is my first day. 🥺❤️
I received amazing news today. After three months of interviewing with 4 different offices in NYC, an offer has been made and I’ve accepted.
🗣I AM MOVING TO BROOKLYN, NEW YORK FOR AN ATTORNEY POSITION POST LAW SCHOOL!!! 🗣
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