This documentary explores a striking example of racial profiling and inequality in the media and legal system. The following TED talks and documentaries will introduce you to a number of these topics, from legal education and the current state of the American legal system to how to learn to think like a compassionate lawyer. Many of the legal documents we see contain a lot of legalese. In this TED talk, Alan Siegel highlights the importance of having documents in plain English so that everyone can understand them. With clear words, we can achieve “clarity, transparency and simplicity,” he argues. Have you finished binging this Netflix show? Are you waiting for the next webinar to appear on your calendar? If you`re looking for entertainment that educates and inspires you, let us put TED talks back on your radar. Space law professor Frans von der Dunk (yes, that`s a real specialty) explains the legal implications of space travel in this fun and insightful TED talk. Even if you are not one of the few lawyers specializing in space law, this conference will open your mind to the areas of law that will become the norm in the future. You also don`t have to comply with legal issues. Watch any videos that pique your interest and you`ll always have something interesting to say when talking to potential partners or customers. Develop a deeper understanding of your clients` industries by watching TED talks, which not only allow you to provide them with better service, but also differentiate yourself from your peers. Insightful knowledge of the industry beyond the latest court rulings proves to customers and partners that you`re more than a legal drone. Professor Levenson has also been a legal commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC and NPR in numerous high-profile cases.
She currently teaches criminal law for Law Preview! You can read more about their achievements here. As many of us wish throughout the day, Alan Siegel explicitly argues for the importance of replacing the thick legalese our industry has become accustomed to with plain English. Siegel, an expert in branding and corporate communications, argues that simple legal documents in English would benefit governments, businesses and individuals. In less than five minutes, he makes a compelling case for a simple and meaningful overhaul. The summer before the start of the 1L year is a good time to prepare for the law school experience. There are many things you can do to do this, including summer reading, applying for scholarships, and taking a law school preparation course. You should also plan to browse the internet to learn more not only about the challenges you face in law school, but also about the important issues facing the legal profession in general. For those who may not know the story, TED was founded in 1984 as a conference focused on the convergence of technology, entertainment, and design. The organization still holds its annual conference, but the topics have expanded to include almost anything you can think of. TED started making conversations and putting them online in 2006, which quickly skyrocketed the organization`s popularity. Thousands of TED talks can now be watched for free on TED.com and YouTube, and many of them have millions of views. Lawyers are still expected to keep abreast of new documents in their field, but this can be difficult when so much misinformation is circulating on the internet.
Not to mention the fact that the material itself is often very dry. Fortunately, there is a solution! TED talks are a great way to stay up to date and make sure the information you receive is accurate. These lectures are completely free and are given exclusively by academics, business leaders and politicians. We`ve compiled a list of six lectures you shouldn`t miss: Our final discussion is similar to the first, but takes a different perspective. From her point of view as a translator, Sandra Fisher-Martins fights against the “apartheid of information”, the barrier created by overly complex language. Medical, legal and financial documents should be easy to read, but too often they are not. Using humorous and vivid examples, Fisher-Martins shows how overly complex language often separates us from the information we need.
