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20 BEST BOOKS FOR LAW STUDENTS.

Now that the textbooks are safely packed away for a few weeks, its time to indulge in
some leisure reading again. If youre looking for some law-related intrigue, laughs or
inspiration, heres a list of the top 20 books for law students
FICTION

1. TO

KILL

MOCKINGBIRD BY

HARPER

LEE

Because you cant make a list of books for law students without including it.
2. THE

TRIAL BY

FRANZ

KAFKA

An important read for law students. A man gets arrested and receives no information
about his charges. A legal drama with some relatable truths about life and bureaucracy.

3. THE

FIRM BY

JOHN

GRISHAM

The novel that made Grisham famous, The Firm follows the story of a young lawyer
who receives a job offer to good to be true at a seemingly reputable law firm and the
fascinating events that follow. Bonus! There is also a 90s film adaptation.
4. CRIME

AND

PUNISHMENT BY

FYODOR

DOSTOEVSKY

Remember learning about that little thing called Rule of Law? No man is above it,
etc, etc? Well, the main character in this book reckons he is. He thinks that he can get
away
with
murder.
5. DEATH

ON

HIGH

FLOOR BY

CHARLES

ROSENBERG

A much-despised partner at a law firm is found murdered and the fellow partner that
finds
him
is
the
prime
suspect.
6. THE

HANDMAIDS

TALE BY

MARGARET

ATWOOD

Theres nothing quite like a good constitutional overthrow. A very astute work of
speculative
fiction,
almost
like
a
modernized
Virginia
Wolf.
7. RUMPOLE

OF

THE

BAILEY SERIES

BY

JOHN

MORTIMER

A TV series turned into funny short stories about an aging London barrister and his
clients.

8. THE

GOOD

LAWYER:

NOVEL BY

THOMAS

BENIGNO

A Bronx Legal Aid Attorney finds himself challenging his principles when faced with
danger.
9. A

MAN

FOR

ALL

SEASONS BY

ROBERT

BOLT

This play is a dramatized version of the life of Sir Thomas More, and its worth
reading simply for Mores lines about his belief in the law and his role as a lawyer.
10. BARTLEBY,

THE

SCRIVENER BY

HERMAN

MELVILLE

Bored at law school or at your legal job in general? Bartleby is your man. Bonus: its
super
short.
Youll
probably
read
it
in
under
two
hours.
11. ANATOMY

OF

MURDER BY

ROBERT

TRAVER

Inspired by an actual case, this novel was penned by an American Supreme Court
Justice and its a courtroom thriller if ever there was one. If youre thinking that the
law is getting a bit dry for you, then give this a go.
12. THE

PAPER

CHASE BY

JOHN

OSBORN

Dreaming of Harvard Law School? Yes, even us Aussie kids are allowed to dream a
little. Sick of professors demanding your souls? Weve all been there.
13. THE

LINCOLN

LAWYER BY

MICHAEL

CONNELLY

This book follows criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, who runs his practice out
of the back of his car. (Bonus: attractive actors in film version).
14. ANONYMOUS

LAWYER BY

JEREMY

BLACHMAN

A fictional hiring partner who harasses interns and hates holidays starts a blog about
what life is really like in a major US law firm. Anonymous Lawyer makes even Louis
Litt
look
tame!
NON-FICTION
15. THE

PINSTRIPED

PRISON BY

LISA

PRYOR

Pryor asks why high-achievers end up studying law and then end up in jobs they hate.
Even if you love the law this is a good reality check and makes you think about your
career.

16. A PRIVATE LIFE: FRAGMENTS, MEMORIES, FRIENDS BY MICHAEL

KIRBY
This book is a collection of experiences from Kirbys life that have shaped who he is
and what he believes. Its a great read for any Kirby J fan, and a good book to pick up

if

youre

feeling

bit

disillusioned

with

your

law

degree.

17. HOW TO ARGUE AND WIN EVERY TIME BY GERRY SPENCE

This could be categorized as a self-help book, but if you dont mind a bit of literary
assistance, its a good read. It gives you the secrets to becoming a great
communicator, which as a future lawyer, is obviously pretty important. Even if you
dont want to be a lawyer, communication is a life skill you probably want to brush up
on
now
and
again.

18. PRESUMED

GUILTY BY

JOSE

BAEZ

For all the criminal lawyers out there, this book is a must. It reads like a John
Grishham novel, except its all true. This is the story of a defense lawyer, and his
representation of Casey Anthony in her murder trial. Although it is an American case,
its still a great read if you are looking to get an idea of just what is involved in
working
on
these
high
profile
cases.
19. THE

JUSTICE

GAME BY GEOFFREY

ROBERTSON

Did you ever watch Bridget Joness Diary and think, Man, I want to be a human
rights lawyer? In this autobiography Robertson discusses many of the high profile
cases hes worked on. An incredibly talented and interesting man that any budding
human
rights
lawyer
should
familiarize
themself
with.
20. MADAME

PROSECUTOR BY

CARLA

DEL

PONTE

Carla Del Ponte is the toughest, most determined and awe-inspiring prosecutor of our
time. As the former chief prosecutor for the UN International Criminal Tribunal for
Yugoslavia and Rwanda, she was responsible for ensuring that those responsible for
the genocides were held accountable. If you are looking for a book that gives you
hope that international law can be enforced, or that the law can be used to help people,
then
this
book
is
for
you.
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