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Beyond the Bookshelf: Law in Pop Culture
Hey, fellow law students! We all know the drill: casebooks, statutes, legal journals... It can be a bit much sometimes, right? 🤯
So, let's take a break from the usual legal reading list and explore the world of law through a different lens – pop culture! 🍿 🎧 📺
Whether it's a gripping courtroom drama, a thought-provoking documentary, or a captivating podcast, there are tons of law-related gems out there that can offer fresh perspectives, spark critical thinking, and even provide some much-needed entertainment.
I'm curious, what are your favorite law-related movies, TV shows, documentaries, podcasts, or even fiction books?
To get us started, here are a few of my recommendations:
- Movies: "12 Angry Men," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Verdict," "My Cousin Vinny" (for a good laugh!)
- TV Shows: "Law & Order" (any and all iterations!), "The Good Wife," "Suits," "Better Call Saul"
- Documentaries: "Making a Murderer," "The Staircase," "RBG," "O.J.: Made in America"
- Podcasts: "Serial," "More Perfect," "Court Junkie," "The Lawfare Podcast"
- Fiction Books: "To Kill a Mockingbird" (again!), "The Firm" by John Grisham, "The Lincoln Lawyer" by Michael Connelly
Share your recommendations in the comments below! Let's see what hidden gems we can uncover together. 👇
Meme Monday
For all you aspiring lawyers out there, remember that pre-law is a path, not a major. You can major in ANYTHING you want! 🤯
Want to study philosophy? Go for it! Passionate about history? Awesome! Majoring in economics? Great choice!
The key is to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills – skills that can be honed through various disciplines.
So, what are YOU majoring in (or planning to major in)? Let's hear it in the comments below! 👇
And remember, don't limit yourself! Explore your interests and choose a major that you're passionate about. Your unique background and perspective will make you stand out in the competitive world of law. 😉