Movies about law school experience could be considered as informative materials. People interested in law schools should be able to watch such flicks to give them a clear picture of how is law school like. Aside from checking out online source for sample law school personal statement, applicants who are about to write their admissions essay could also use these movies as a source of background information. To give you an idea of these law school movies, here is a list of the top five flicks that law school enthusiasts must watch.
Paper Chase
Paper Chase is a 1973 film by director James Bridges. The movie was based on John Jay Osborn, Jr.’s novel. The Harvard Law School student, Hart (portrayed by Timothy Bottoms), is the main focus of the movie. Hart became his Contract law professor’s opponent. The situation gets worse when he finds out that the girl he is dating is actually his professor’s daughter. The Paper Chase has been reviewed as one of the best all-time movies depicting law school life.
The Pelican Brief
This movie was based on John Grisham’s novel. Julia Roberts portrays the lead character named Darby Shaw. Shaw is doing a research about the death of two Supreme Court justices when she finds out that the death was caused by several men of high stature. Shaw gives the title of her research as The Pelican Brief. But although her research unveils interesting details, it causes the death of her professor Thomas Callahan. The movie focused more on Shaw’s quest to run for her life.
The Trials of Law School
The Trials of Law School features the lives of the University of Oklahoma College of law students. The 87-minute film delves onto the different hopes and aspirations of the students. This film focused more on how law school students managed to juggle their personal life and law studies. It is a definite must-watch film by anyone who is planning to pursue a law degree.
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods is the least person you would think to enter the world of law school. This president of a sorority known for its good-looking members does not possess the usual traits of a law school student. This movie has been considered as a surprise box office hit. The positive sales have even led to a sequel.
Reversal of Fortune
Claus von Bulow is convicted for the attempted murder of his wife. To get him out of jail, he asks Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz to help him. The movie focused on the work that Dershowitz and his students did in preparation for von Bulow’s court trials.
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