Law students and lawyers read a LOT. Get a head start by breaking down some of the books discussed above and good luck! 86. Free Speech: Whitney v. California and American Speech Law by Philippa Strum: “Anita Whitney was a child of wealth and privilege who became a vocal leftist in the early twentieth century, supporting radical working-class groups like the Wobblies and helping to organize the Communist Labor Party. In 1919, she was arrested and charged with violating recently passed California laws that prohibit any speech or activity aimed at changing the American political and economic system. The story of the Supreme Court case that emerged from Whitney`s conviction and is told in its entirety in this book is also the story of how Americans came to profit from the world`s most liberal speech laws. Whether you`re trying to improve your productivity in the office or find a way to disconnect in time for dinner and get home, these books are useful resources for managing your time more efficiently. If you`re just getting started with intellectual property rights, take this book. Weiss says, “In about an hour, you learn the language of intellectual property and get to know more than 90% of the audience.” Consider this book as a quick guide that will prepare you to have informed conversations about patents and intellectual property law. This book consists of a series of letters written in five different stages to an imaginary law student – consider studying law, preparing for law, preparing for exams, and thinking about the future. Each chapter of the book is very relevant for students who are considering studying law or those who are already studying law.
The author provides many practical examples of situations that an aspiring law student might face, and then suggests ways to deal with them. The author uses a personal voice and a letter format that makes reading all the more interesting and engaging. These books provide guidance on the role of lawyers in divorce, adoption and custody cases. Lee`s novel, a second fiction book, deals with racism and society in 1930s America. Like Bleak House, it`s a classic in itself. The particular relevance for law students is that its main character, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer who is supposed to defend a man who is avoided by everyone. Books for law students sometimes focus too much on literal law, omitting the equally important practice of thinking about the how and why behind the content and general interpretation of the law. Farnsworth helps readers immerse themselves in the grey areas of legal work through a variety of examples to challenge your thought process and allow you to explore laws from new perspectives.
74. The Republic According to Linda Przybyszewski`s John Marshall Harlan: “Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833-1911) is best known for promoting racial segregation in his dissent with Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, when he declared, “Our Constitution is colorblind.” But in other court rulings – as well as in some areas of his life – Harlan`s actions directly contradicted the essence of his famous statement. Similarly, Harlan was called a people`s judge because he was in favor of income tax and antitrust laws, but he also adhered to doctrines that benefited big business. Winkler`s nuanced legal thriller about gun control in America focuses on the district of Columbia v. of 2008 Heller case, in which the court overturned DC`s handgun ban on the grounds that it was unconstitutional. He brings new context to the decision by digging deeper into the 400-year history of gun control in the United States, saying it created the nation`s cultural divide around the Second Amendment. You may have reviewed all the books on your LSAT list or still the copy of “Black`s Law Dictionary” on your page, but there are other books on the law school shelf that are worth mentioning. We`ve decided to put together a list of these law books that will familiarize you with the Supreme Court`s historic decisions or give you food for thought about the interesting legal twists and turns in a downtown novel. Check out the top 12 books that every law student should read below: While most of these books on law focus on the United States, our northern neighbors have not been left out, with some notable examples from Canadian legal history. There is also a selection from Europe, Latin America and South Africa, but full coverage will have to wait for a future listing.