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Famous Lawyers

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A list of famous lawyers who have impacted society. This list is to be used for education at the elementary school level for a mock trial presentation.

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Famous Lawyers

"When every man lives without law every man lives without freedom."
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President Barack Obama

44th POTUS. Harvard Law School graduate. Civil rights lawyer.
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Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the U.S. Largely self-educated. Became a lawyer in IL.
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Nelson Mandela

Human rights activist. President of South Africa. Lawyer.
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Gerard Butler

Actor in "300 & How to Train Your Dragon." Almost-lawyer.
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Hillary Clinton

Former U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, & First Lady. Ran for Pres.
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John Grisham

Author. Attorney. Criminal lawyer for 10+ years.
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Mahatma Gandhi

Inspired movements for civil rights and freedom. English barrister.
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Sandra Day O'Connor

Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Michelle Obama

Graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Lawyer + writer.
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Lawyers give back

How do lawyers give back to the community?
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Public Interest Work

  • Immigration law
  • Child welfare
  • Human rights
  • Environmental law
  • Government
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Immigration Law

Helping people who want the right to be U.S. citizens.
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Human Rights

Protecting basic rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled.
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Child Welfare

Protecting children from unsafe environments. Bettering their future.
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Environmental Law

Protecting the environment and natural resources.
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Government

Working in local, state, or federal government.
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Famous Movies About Lawyers

Leading Lawyers of Cinema
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Legal Movies

  • A Few Good Men
  • My Cousin Vinny
  • Erin Brockovich
  • A Time to Kill
  • Legally Blonde
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Tips from Elle Woods

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