What do people think of lawyers in Italy? Are they trusted and respected or are they hated and ridiculed? How are lawyers portrayed in the media? Do you think this is accurate or not?
Look at the following clips from films and T.V. programmes about lawyers, can you find any of the following stereotypes:
- a crusading human rights lawyer
- a famous criminal lawyer
- a controversial lawyer
- a sleazy, shady or crooked lawyer
Clip 1: Michael Clayton (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A59RJv8SpfE
Clip 2: ...And Justice For All (1979) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sOeY6ZVG2U
Clip 3: In The Name Of The Father (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBaE5msKjsA
Clip 4: The Verdict (1982) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBD6FxrtJN0
Clip 5: Boston Legal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MziHZz62peg
Clip 6: Rumpole of the Bailey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhufSDj7FSA
Have you seen any of these films/T.V. Shows? Do you think they portray lawyers realistically?
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