Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Abstract

This article utilizes the 1997 film The Rainmaker, adapted from John Grisham's novel, as a pedagogical tool to examine the ethical challenges and professional responsibilities faced by lawyers. Through the journey of Rudy Baylor, a newly minted law graduate navigating the complexities of legal practice, the film presents scenarios that highlight issues such as client solicitation, competence, conflicts of interest, and the tension between legal ethics and personal morality. The author discusses how these cinematic portrayals can be leveraged in legal education to foster critical discussions about the ethical dimensions of lawyering and to bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and real-world practice.

Publication Title

The University of Memphis Law Review

Volume

48

First Page

825

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