Law movies

Arithela · 19 Jan 2008, 7:15 AM

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I know this may sound stupid, are there any movies that follow the life of a lawyer or has something to do with law so I will get a rough idea of what its like to be a lawyer?

= Jennifer = · 19 Jan 2008, 7:31 AM

lol legally blonde :P

On a serious note, if you can get your hands on a documentary called "street lawyers" it is about unsw students who work at the kingsford legal centre and it goes into details about the stress of their clerkships, their work experience and the degree so far.

Arithela · 19 Jan 2008, 7:35 AM

hey I just looked it up, but it seems to be called 'street practice' and id imagine it is very hard to get a copy of it since they broadcasted it on ABC already...

.ben · 19 Jan 2008, 8:35 AM

A lot of John Grisham books have been made into movies, stuff like 'The Rainmaker' and 'The Firm' etc etc.

thegovernator · 19 Jan 2008, 8:41 AM

I was going to say the same thing. The Rainmaker was good. Haven't seen the firm but I'd imagine it's pretty good also.

'Erin Brokovic'?

There was a thread which discussed this same thing earlier in the year I believe. Do some digging.

= Jennifer = · 19 Jan 2008, 8:59 AM

1. yes there are alot of movies about law
2. they are not accurate potrayal of what it is like to be a lawyer

Frigid · 19 Jan 2008, 9:37 AM

i've got 'Hell has Harbour Views' on DVD. it's an ABC telemovie.

is it a realistic portrayal? well, it does reflect aspects of big law firms..

Triangulum · 19 Jan 2008, 11:49 AM

Simon Target did a documentary series about Sydney barristers for the ABC several years ago. I think it was called 'Rough Justice' or something.

Xytech · 19 Jan 2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zimmerman8k

It is extremely stupid. Movies are rarely realistic. Go to court and watch some real cases. That will give you a better idea of what its all about.

And if you get good cases it can be really entertaining.

RogueAcademic · 19 Jan 2008, 3:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimmerman8k

It is extremely stupid. Movies are rarely realistic. Go to court and watch some real cases. That will give you a better idea of what its all about.

I agree that movies are a very bad exposure to the real life of a lawyer but going to court is not entirely representative of a lawyer's work either. Most lawyers never see the inside of a court room.

Bobness · 25 Jan 2008, 1:14 AM

Law films i would rate:

1) A Few Good Men
2) The Devil's Advocate
3) Enemy of the State (well Smith's character, had a good role in it)
4) Rain Man
5) The Firm
6) My Cousin Vinny (italians

)
7) The Pelican Brief
8) The Rainmaker
9) Philadelphia
10) The Insider (although i severely detested Al Pacino's character, think it's because i watched The Recruit just before it)
11) A Time to Kill
12) Runaway Jury
13) The Accused

I've watched all bar the last one, and would definitely be great material for the idealists within us

Oh and the classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, but i much preferred the prose fiction over the film production.

**melsc** · 25 Jan 2008, 6:15 AM

A few good men is fantastic.

Keep in mind most movies are American and despite being movies thus not that accurate they are loosely based on the American legal system subtle things from Terminology to huge things like the fact that Australian lawyers cannot prance around the court room, to different legal rules are all different. As has been mentioned go to different courts Local, District and the Supreme and you will see a much more accurate representation and how varied the different levels can actually be

jazzmuzik · 25 Jan 2008, 7:55 AM

hardly realistic but still a good "law" related movie...

Primal Fear

Edward Norton is unreal.

thegovernator · 25 Jan 2008, 10:39 AM

word to that melsc. i think a lot of law courses, in your first semester actually require you to go down to the local or supreme court and witness proceedings, and write a court report about your impressions of how the court system operates. if u are going to usyd or uts you will more than likely do it.

**melsc** · 25 Jan 2008, 4:43 PM

Yeah, at UWS in criminal law we had to.

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Arithela Senior Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 305 Last Activity: 7 Feb 2009, 10:52 AM	Law movies You can hide this advertisement by registering. I know this may sound stupid, are there any movies that follow the life of a lawyer or has something to do with law so I will get a rough idea of what its like to be a lawyer?

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= Jennifer = Ancient Orator HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: sydney's inner west Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,507 Last Activity: 19 Oct 2009, 7:30 AM	Re: Law movies lol legally blonde :P On a serious note, if you can get your hands on a documentary called "street lawyers" it is about unsw students who work at the kingsford legal centre and it goes into details about the stress of their clerkships, their work experience and the degree so far. __________________ B Business (HRM/IR) / B Laws UWS Parramatta - 5th year

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Arithela Senior Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 305 Last Activity: 7 Feb 2009, 10:52 AM	Re: Law movies hey I just looked it up, but it seems to be called 'street practice' and id imagine it is very hard to get a copy of it since they broadcasted it on ABC already...

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.ben Member HSC: 2006 Gender: Male Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 492 Last Activity: 27 Jun 2008, 3:14 PM	Re: Law movies A lot of John Grisham books have been made into movies, stuff like 'The Rainmaker' and 'The Firm' etc etc. __________________ Heb 10:26 - "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgement and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God."

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thegovernator Member HSC: N/A Gender: Male Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 115 Last Activity: 8 Jun 2009, 2:37 PM	Re: Law movies I was going to say the same thing. The Rainmaker was good. Haven't seen the firm but I'd imagine it's pretty good also. 'Erin Brokovic'? There was a thread which discussed this same thing earlier in the year I believe. Do some digging.

19 Jan 2008, 8:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
= Jennifer = Ancient Orator HSC: 2004 Gender: Female Location: sydney's inner west Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,507 Last Activity: 19 Oct 2009, 7:30 AM	Re: Law movies 1. yes there are alot of movies about law 2. they are not accurate potrayal of what it is like to be a lawyer __________________ B Business (HRM/IR) / B Laws UWS Parramatta - 5th year

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Triangulum Dignitatis Contentio HSC: 2006 Gender: Male Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,024 Last Activity: 19 Nov 2009, 7:42 AM	Re: Law movies Simon Target did a documentary series about Sydney barristers for the ABC several years ago. I think it was called 'Rough Justice' or something.

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Bobness English / Law HSC: N/A Gender: Male Location: Sligo Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,840 Last Activity: 18 Dec 2008, 4:23 PM	Re: Law movies Law films i would rate: 1) A Few Good Men 2) The Devil's Advocate 3) Enemy of the State (well Smith's character, had a good role in it) 4) Rain Man 5) The Firm 6) My Cousin Vinny (italians ) 7) The Pelican Brief 8) The Rainmaker 9) Philadelphia 10) The Insider (although i severely detested Al Pacino's character, think it's because i watched The Recruit just before it) 11) A Time to Kill 12) Runaway Jury 13) The Accused I've watched all bar the last one, and would definitely be great material for the idealists within us Oh and the classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, but i much preferred the prose fiction over the film production. __________________ Bachelor of Arts (English) / Bachelor of Laws II UNSW The intellect of man is forced to choose Perfection of the life, or of the work, And if it take the second must refuse A heavenly mansion, raging in the dark. William Butler Yeats The Choice

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jazzmuzik Senior Member HSC: 2007 Gender: Female Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 335 Last Activity: 30 Mar 2009, 4:25 PM	Re: Law movies hardly realistic but still a good "law" related movie... Primal Fear Edward Norton is unreal. __________________ English, Ext.1 English, Japanese, Drama, Music, Art UAI 2007: 93.9 NIDA 2008: Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Design)

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thegovernator Member HSC: N/A Gender: Male Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 115 Last Activity: 8 Jun 2009, 2:37 PM	Re: Law movies word to that melsc. i think a lot of law courses, in your first semester actually require you to go down to the local or supreme court and witness proceedings, and write a court report about your impressions of how the court system operates. if u are going to usyd or uts you will more than likely do it.

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