Скачать или смотреть 5 books every law student should read

1. Bargaining for Advantage By G. Richard Shell
A strategic yet relatable guide to negotiation, this book breaks down how to assess your strengths, adapt your approach, and set clear goals. It shows law students how to control both the substance and psychology of bargaining,skills crucial for client talks, plea deals, and courtroom persuasion. You'll learn frameworks that transform legal argumentation into a structured, win‑win process.


2. Neither Roses nor Thorns By H. R. Khanna
Justice Khanna’s memoir vividly recounts his stand during the ADM Jabalpur case, a moment when he put principles above careeradvancement. He outlines how fear corrodes justice and why courts must resist pressure. This book offers law students a clear blueprint in judicial courage and the true meaning of independence under the law.


3. Before Memory Fades By Fali S. Nariman
A reflective and engaging life story from a refugee child to a constitutional law titan, this autobiography chronicles key cases, courtroom battles, and ethical choices. Nariman shares how to craft sharp arguments, uphold civil liberties (even during the Emergency), and stay true under pressure.


4. Crime and Punishment By Fyodor Dostoevsky
This psychological novel explores guilt, morality, and redemption through the eyes of Raskolnikov, a guilt‑ridden former law student turned murderer. It forces readers to wrestle with moral responsibility, mental anguish, and the human cost of legal decisions.


5. The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You By Michael Gervais
This book tackles "FOPO" (Fear of Other People’s Opinions) head‑on, teaching mental tools to overcome doubt and distractions. It emphasizes clarity, focus, and mental resilience - qualities lawyers need to perform under scrutiny in courtrooms, client meetings, and exams.