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Best TV shows for Law Students

• Samantha Adair
  May 19 2017, 12:06 PM
  
  
  If you are a law student who enjoys television dramas, watch these law-related TV shows to get a better understanding of the legal system. All the five shows mentioned here not only provide entertainment but also offer a real insight into the life of criminal lawyers.
  
  Silk
  
  Silk was touted as the next big legal drama and it did manage to live up to the hype surrounding it. The show is the story of Martha Costello, a passionate female lawyer. How she goes about her day-to-day business in the cruel world of criminal law is the crux of the show. Martha faces a lot of problems that criminal lawyers have to face and goes on to become a Queens Counsel (QC). She deals with tight deadlines, multiple cases, and professional rivalry. Her personal life is equally tumultuous and you’ll find her dealing with a stalker, pregnancy, and distrusting friends. This fast-paced show is highly rated by people working in the law industry. It is a gripping drama and holds suspense very well. Season 3 went on air in 2014.
  
  The West Wing
  
  The West Wing is an American television drama that first went on air in September 1999. The show ended in 2006. It is one of the classics of American television. The West Wing is about the lives of people working in the west wing of the White House. It is basically a political show that deals with a lot of legal issues as well. So if you have even a small interest in law or politics, don’t miss this show. Each season of the show has about 20 episodes. Each episode gives a complete story with links that lead to a larger narrative.
  
  Martin Sheen plays the role of Josiah Bartlet, the fictional President in the show. The West Wing deals with the day-to-day affairs of White House. The show also narrates the strategies that the US government has in place for dealing with terror threats or emergencies. The West Wing was an acclaimed show that won about 30 awards and was rated highly by former staff of White House and political science professors. If you haven’t watched any of the seasons, you should consider buying all seven seasons as a box set. While it is a little pricey, it is worth it.
  
  Suits
  
  This show is based on a New York based fictitious law firm called Pearson Hardman. Michael Ross, the protagonist, is a college dropout with no degree in law. He gets a job in a law firm because partner Harvey Specter was impressed with his performance in an unplanned interview. Of course, Mike has to learn a lot but he is a real genius. He also has a humane side to him and shows sympathy and concern for clients.
  
  Suits was first aired in 2011. The first season of Suits shows Mike dealing with a junior partner who is jealous of his success and a complicated relationship with a drug dealer. The first season also gives an insight into the life of a lawyer and shows the stresses and strains experienced by people in the legal profession.
  
  The Briefs
  
  This is actually a factual show that follows lawyers from the famous English law firm called Tuckers. The show gives a real insight into the legal system of England. You find lawyers calling and interviewing clients and following the case to the very end. It also shows what justice means for a defence lawyer. The Briefs is not available on DVD. It is available on ITV. If you want to watch a show on BBC iPlayer or Netflix, you might need a VPN connection for it. A VPN also provides access to Hulu from any part of the world. The show offers an insight into the legal profession and shows what being a lawyer actually means.
  
  Law and Order UK
  
  This show shows the police and the criminal justice system in Britain. It is adapted from the American drama Law and Order and tells with factual accuracy the story of the two sides of the criminal justice system – the police and the lawyers. While the police investigate the case, the lawyers prosecute the suspected criminals. We see how the police gather evidence and use forensic reports to build their case. We also see how lawyers defend and prosecute the suspects in the court. The first four seasons of the show are available as a box set. You can buy the other seasons as separate sets.
  
  Law-related shows can help law students get a better understanding of the criminal justice system. All the shows given here are suspense dramas that educate and entertain.

  [Edited May 19 2017]

  
  

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