What is the difference between real Lawyers and TV Lawyers?

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Real lawyers and TV lawyers

The biggest difference between real-world lawyers and our TV brethren is that most depictions of TV law strip out nearly all of the “hard work” aspects of the job and exaggerate the more interesting/dramatic aspects of what we do.

For example, I’m a trial lawyer at a reputable firm, so I do actually work on interesting, high-stakes cases and I get to spend time in court. I really love what I do. However, that time in court may only come a few times per month and in short spurts, e.g., 15–30 minute hearings, and actual trials (none of which are likely to have “you can’t handle the truth!” kinds of moments) occur perhaps once per year.

The rest of the time, I’m usually sitting at my desk doing things like reading filings, taking meetings, writing motions/discovery responses, sitting on conference calls, conducting research/depositions, etc. No one would watch a TV show like that—hell, my exploits usually put my wife and children to sleep—even though my day-to-day is pretty much indicative of the high end of the legal world.

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Real lawyers and TV lawyers In contrast, most TV lawyers are going to trial all the time, seemingly days after they received their case (whether civil or criminal), the hearings and trials are guaranteed to be full of drama, and if they ever do a bit of work outside the courtroom, it ends quickly (e.g., the answer magically appears the second a casebook is opened).

Some TV attorneys do both high-stakes litigation and major transactional work, somehow able to find time in the day for both (the lack of real work helps), and the deal work is always high-drama as opposed to a deep dive through last quarter’s earnings. And of course, unless the character is depicted as the “genius completely dedicated to his/her work” type, TV lawyers always have plenty of time for adventures outside the office, as well.

What is the difference between real Lawyers and TV Lawyers?

Real lawyers and TV lawyers differ in many ways. Here are some key differences:

Education and Training: Real lawyers typically attend law school and pass a bar exam in order to practice law. They receive extensive education and training in legal principles, research, and advocacy. TV lawyers, on the other hand, are often portrayed as being able to handle any legal issue that comes their way, regardless of their background or training.

Time Constraints: In TV shows, legal cases are often resolved in just a few days or weeks, whereas in reality, legal cases can take months or even years to resolve. TV lawyers also have the luxury of spending all their time working on a single case, while real lawyers often have to juggle multiple cases simultaneously.

Dramatization: TV lawyers are often portrayed as being more dramatic and over-the-top than real lawyers. This is done for entertainment purposes and may not accurately represent how lawyers actually behave in court.

Ethics: While real lawyers are bound by a strict code of ethics and can face serious consequences for violating them, TV lawyers may take liberties with the truth in order to win their case. This is done for dramatic effect and is not reflective of how real lawyers should behave.

Overall,Real lawyers and TV lawyers while TV lawyers may provide entertaining drama, real lawyers have to work within the confines of the law and legal ethics to provide the best representation for their clients.