I think it would be fair to say that a lot of debaters consider or plan to attend law school. A new documentary about the first year of law school will be of interest to many in our community.

The Trials of Law School is a documentary about the first year (1L) of law school.

The Trials of Law School provides a captivating and real, in depth look at eight students, with different backgrounds and expectations, through their first year of law school as they encounter a new language, a new way of thinking, and a new way of life.

A heart-felt look at the lives of eight students, the film captures both the stress and emotion, both inside the classroom and out, as they try to juggle family and relationships with school commitments. These students, including a single mother looking for a fresh start, a husband and father of four, and a military wife trying to raise six children, compete with competitive and highly successful peers for grades and jobs that will determine their future.

The DVD for individual use is $24.95. The educational version is $199.95.

A couple of trailers are available on YouTube:

• The Trials of Law School - Trailer 1.
• The Trials of Law School Final Point - Thoughts on Law School.

[via Law Librarian Blog]