For courses in Paralegal and Legal studies. Capturing the suspense and excitement of the film industry, The Legal Movie Guide provides an easy way for professors to incorporate key scenes and films of a legal, judicial, or public policy nature into their course. Briefing 40 legal movies, entries include a synopsis of each film, its key facts, actors, length and overall rating. Going beyond just descriptions, it identifies key legal themes within each movie and correlates films to specific legal courses. Scenes are broken down into five to fifteen minute pieces and discussion suggestions provide tangible assignments students can complete after viewing each scene. Hallmark Features Briefs 40 legal movies- and provides a synopsis of each movie, its key facts, actors, length and overall rating. Provides a guide to legal films and summarizes need-to-know info in a consistent format. Identifies each films' key themes and correlates films to specific legal courses -such as Civil Procedure, Legal Ethics, and Introduction to Paralegal Studies.

Saves instructors time by helping them find captivating media that supports their course. Breaks movies down into usable scenes- using the author's Key Scene Analysis technique. Makes it easier to use films in class because scenes are only five to fifteen minutes instead of the length of an entire film. Includes Discussion Suggestions -after each Key Scene Analysis. Provides tangible assignments (discussion questions, homework assignments, research projects) for students to complete.