Long before law school, when I was just a Little L (in size, not height, because that hasn't changed since the 7th grade, haha) I loved tuning into courtroom dramas, especially "Law and Order." Then came "Boston Legal," with lovable (albeit neurotic) characters like Denny Crane and Alan Shore, that made me tune in religiously.
Now, in law school, the realization has sunk that things likely won't be as interesting and quick-to-trial as they were at 500 Boylston Street (and since I don't have a penchant for going into criminal prosecution, cases will not be as gory as they were in downtown Manhattan, phew). And, although fiction, I still look for the roof deck where Denny and Alan would share after-hours cocktails and cigars when I walk by.
(I'm not even going to go into the "Legally Blonde" series, because although Elle Woods who is highly "lovable," with her hot pink accessories and sassy wit and banter, no 1L would ever be called upon to represent a client and her vast hair care knowledge would not win her a murder trial. All lies, Elle!)
Well, for those of us who have a favorite ficticious lawyer, check out the ABA's list of "25 Greatest Fictional Lawyers" and see if yours made the list! Perry Mason, anyone?
One gal I'd like to see on here: Jane Bingum from Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva."
Maybe next year. That's one show that if you're not watching, you're missing out! Don't get turned off because it is a Lifetime show, either. (I'm not a fan of the usual my-husband/boyfriend/fiance-absued-me, now-I'm-getting-revenge fare that is usually home to the network.) Read more about "Drop Dead Diva" here.
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