Legal Pop Culture
This character from Insecure is a lawyer who navigates the challenges of her career while managing her friendships and personal life.
Who is Molly Carter?
What legal term refers to the party who initiates a lawsuit?
Plaintiff
This famous attorney gained national attention for his role in the defense of O.J. Simpson during a high-profile murder trial in the 1990s.
Who is Johnny Cochran?
This amendment grants the freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
What is the First Amendment?
This character from The Cosby Show is a successful attorney and mother, known for her intelligence and strong family values.
Who is Clair Huxtable?
What is the legal term for an agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law?
A contract
This television judge is known for her no-nonsense approach and has presided over a popular courtroom show since the 1990s
Who is Judge Judy?
This Supreme Court case ruled that "separate but equal" educational facilities are inherently unequal and unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
In the TV show Suits, what is the name of the main character who is a brilliant lawyer without a law degree?
Mike Ross
What doctrine is used to justify government seizure of private property for public use, with compensation?
Eminent domain
Which U.S. Supreme Court Justice was nicknamed “The Notorious RBG”?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This character embodies the idea that intelligence and style can coexist, breaking stereotypes as she defies expectations and proves her capability in a male-dominated legal field.
Who is Elle Woods?
What is the legal term for a spoken defamation?
Slander
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
This character is renowned for her sharp wit and strategic mind, often finding unconventional solutions to legal crises, all while navigating the treacherous waters of political scandal.
Who is Olivia Pope?
These rights, which include the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, must be read to individuals upon their arrest to protect them from self-incrimination.
What are Miranda rights?
According to the American Bar Association, Black women make up this percentage of the legal profession, highlighting ongoing challenges related to diversity and representation.
What is 2%?
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment