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The last couple of decades, legal education has become very accessible. The reason is simple – the paid basis. But not every student can become a good specialist in the future. Only a few manage to build a successful career.
A good lawyer should feel called upon to make the world a better and safer place. Although everything here also depends on the field: the everyday life of a lawyer in a private company has nothing to do with the work of a lawyer or an investigator.
In any case, this is very interesting. Not everyone plans to connect their fate with law enforcement agencies, but this area impresses many. Satisfying curiosity is very simple – watch a quality movie. Below is a rating of the best films about lawyers and lawyers. These exciting films will help viewers to briefly find themselves in the center of criminal events.
10 Just Mercy (2019)
The film is based on real events. This story happened to lawyer Brian Stevenson, a well-known humanitarian and advocate for the poor and oppressed.
Young and inexperienced specialist Brian, yesterday’s Harvard graduate is not afraid to take on the most difficult cases. He travels to Alabama, plans to defend the wrongly accused and those who cannot afford a lawyer. Among his first clients was Walter McMillian. A man is charged with the brutal murder of a young girl. Under pressure from the police, he confessed to what he did not commit, and now he is facing the death penalty. Stevenson realizes that all the evidence points to Walter being innocent. He is ready to take on this difficult task, even if he has to spend several years of his life on it …
9. Particularly serious crimes (2002)
Detective drama with thriller elements and a good love line. In the center of the plot is a married couple. The ideal family life is at stake. Claire’s husband is accused of mass murder. In the past, he was a secret military agent and participated in the commission of a state crime.
Claire is a successful lawyer. She cannot stand aside and takes active steps to protect her beloved husband. Her assistant is former military lawyer Charlie Grimes. Now their lives are in danger…
9. Dark Waters (2019)
The drama tells the true story of Robert Billot, a former corporate lawyer. He decides to devote himself to environmental issues. He is assigned the case of the chemical corporation DuPont. For several decades, the company has been poisoning the population by releasing toxic substances into the water and atmosphere. A serious adversary, Robert does not yet know that he will have to spend 19 years on this matter …
The film raises a very important topic: everything modern man touches is poison. There are too many inventions, and each of them harms living organisms. Very relevant and makes you think about global things.
7. Liar Liar (1997)
Fantastic comedy starring Jim Carrey. Fletcher Reid has built a brilliant career as a lawyer. He knows how to deceive and lie, benefiting from even the simplest things. Reed’s relatives are no exception, he also deceives them. One day on his birthday, Fletcher’s son makes a wish: he wants dad to be honest. Since that day, the life of a lawyer has changed dramatically. From now on, he tells only the truth: to the boss, clients, colleagues. If this continues, he will lose his job…
6. Boston Lawyers (2004 – 2008)
Comedy drama for those who have a lot of free time. Spin-off series “The Practice”, 5 seasons, 101 episodes were filmed in total. The project was quite popular with the audience and received many awards.
Alan Shor cannot refuse an offer to work for one of the most powerful law firms. Moreover, his friend Danny Craig invited him there. Experienced lawyers take on the most complex and dangerous cases.
This series differs from all others on a legal topic, because it shows not only the work, but also the personal life of the main characters. The narration is conducted in a special manner, this is not the usual drama, but a comedy, light and funny. The audience will definitely not get bored.
5. Lincoln for Lawyer (2011)
The crime drama is based on the novel by Michael Connelly, who became famous for his series of detective novels. The circulation of the series is 7 million copies. This film is a great opportunity for fans of the author to get to know the main character better.
Mickey Holler is an excellent lawyer. True, he often hears reproaches addressed to him. He is accused of having criminals roam free. Indeed, Mickey believes that this matter should not be rushed, and before putting a person behind bars, one should figure it out. Soon Holler takes on a profitable business, you need to help a new client – Louis Rule. In the process, the lawyer learns that in the past the guy was involved in a brutal murder. There is only one problem: the “guilty” has already been punished, and the case is closed …
4. Primal Fear (1996)
An action-packed thriller that at one time hit the top of the highest grossing films.
In the center of the plot is the murder of the archbishop. The person in the city is very famous, and the suspect has already been found. All the evidence points to a choir boy, Aaron, doing it. But there is no motive for the murder. The archbishop helped Aron a lot, so it’s hard to believe that the young man could commit such an act. He faces the death penalty.
Martin Vale is taken to protect Aaron. A good lawyer, he has a lot of winning cases on his account. Vel begins his own investigation and finds out interesting details …
3. How to Get Away with Murder (2014 – 2020)
American TV series, which became the most popular novelty of the 2014 season. It tells about student everyday life. Lawyer Annalize Keating, in addition to her main career, is engaged in teaching. She teaches law students how to get away with murder. Annalize knows how to do this, because she is able to prove the innocence of each of her clients, even if in fact it is not.
2. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
A detective film, an adaptation of the story of the same name by the incomparable Agatha Christie. Wilfrid Robarts, once the best lawyer in town, is forced to give up criminal cases. He is seriously ill, and the doctor forbids him to work, the lawyer must not worry. Ulfrid enjoys home life and tries to follow all the doctor’s recommendations. Until one day his attorney brings in Leonard Waul. He is suspected of murder, the man has no alibi and the chances of a favorable outcome are negligible…
This old film is called a masterpiece of the genre. If you are a fan of detectives and other legal films, be sure to watch it.
1. Devil’s Advocate (1997)
Mystical drama. Kevin Lomax is a young lawyer. He has made great strides. Known for protecting only criminals and villains, and quite successfully. Soon he receives an offer from the head of a large legal concern. An interesting job in New York, an office apartment, a high income – of course, Kevin agrees. Together with his wife, he goes to a big city. Everything is too rosy, but what lies ahead for Kevin?
An entertaining but difficult film. He teaches you to admit your mistakes, but not everyone will like it. Religious themes, quotes from the Bible, philosophy are not for the mass audience.