context: In 1817, Daukantas applied for a Candidate of Philosophy degree, but was rejected because he did not provide required certificates and did not complete a thesis.
source: These studies could secure a more promising career as a judge or a government official.
reference_original: Tali studi potevano assicurare una carriera ben più promettente come giudice o ufficiale governativo.
reference_flipped: Tali studi potevano assicurare una carriera ben più promettente come giudice o ufficiale governativa.