| 1. |  | Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury: Greatest Closing Arguments In Modern Law
from Scribner
Price: $11.56
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This book, the first in a series of three by the authors, looks at significant trials in American history. What I found interesting as a teacher of trial advocacy is the ability to read closing arguments from a wide variety of lawyers that took place in the context of interesting trials. Is the... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate over Science and Religion
from Harvard University Press
Customer Review:
Wow! Larson's book is one that I had a difficult time putting down. I was familiar with the 'Scopes' trial a bit before hand, but had no idea that the trial wasn't really about Scopes at all. He even describes himself as a spectator at his own trial, in which the bigger argument was being showcased.... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | Gideon's Trumpet
from Vintage
Price: $11.16
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This book gives a great account of how a simple criminal case made its way to the Supreme Court, but also explains a lot about the court's reasoning when it comes to criminal cases and stare decisis. Also helps show how a brilliant legal minds works, and highlights the differences between a lawyer... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the survivors of one of the worst disasters in coal-mining history brought suit against the coal company--and won (Vintage)
from Vintage
Price: $9.56
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Very factual detailed account of the events that took place during the preparation of the lawsuit as written by the lead attorney. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago
from Harper
Price: $18.45
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I was really enjoying this account of the famous Leopold and Loeb case of 1924, in which two smug late-teens decided to kill someone just for thrills, to see what it felt like, and to prove to the world they were smarter than anyone else by getting away with any crime.
The background of two... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Control of the United States Supreme Court
from Penguin (Non-Classics)
Price: $10.88
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THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT READ FOR THE LEGAL MIND.THE CONSIDERATIONS AND ACCESS TO THE HISTORY OF THE SUPREME COURT ARE UNCOMMON.JAN DID AN ARTFUL JOB OF MANAGING OBJECTIVE VIEWS OF HOTLY DEBATED ISSUSES OF THE DAY. HOW ABOUT THE CONTREVERSY OF THE FIRST WOMAN TO SERVE ON THE COURT. FURTHER,HER... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight over Presidential Power
from Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Price: $17.16
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First, the grueling nature preparing for what became arguably the most important constitutional law ruling by the Supreme Court in 30 years is incredible.
Take a constitutional law prof at Georgetown with a terminally ill father, a card-carrying-member of the ACLU Navy lawyer with ADD, and top... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | In Our Defense
from Harper Perennial
Price: $10.92
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This is a nicely readable look at the U.S. Bill of Rights in action. Authors Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy provide 20 concise real-life stories that define our rights and freedoms. These case studies deal with such issues as free speech, gun control, government powers, the rights of the... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. | ![]() | The Hollow Hope: Can Courts Bring About Social Change? Second Edition (American Politics and Political Economy Series)
from University Of Chicago Press
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The Hollow Hope is written for the serious Court-watcher. It uses empirical data to deflate the notion that the Supreme Court influences significant social reform. However, it is written very clearly so even the novice who is serious about learning about judicial behavior and its impact on society... more info | 3.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | The Supremes' Greatest Hits: The 34 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life
from Sterling
Price: $9.95
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This thin volume provides an excellent introduction to many of the most important supreme court cases that shape this country, and could be used as a guide for further readings on them. Each chapter review a specific topic (separation of church and state, discrimination, etc.), with important cases... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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