
Discover books and stories that explore the law in new and surprising ways through eye-opening conversations with their authors. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction that you seek, Modern Law Library features today’s top legal authors and delves into legal theories, historical events, true crime, and law-inspired storytelling. Join Lee Rawles twice a month as she opens up a new legal publication on... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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When Shaun Ossei-Owusu looked around at his classmates at UC Berkeley School of Law, there were many upper middle class children of lawyers who were coming straight from their undergraduate degrees. There were not many people like him, a child of Gha... more
The Third Amendment to the Constitution forbids the quartering of troops in Americans' houses. It's a reminder of how uneasy the people of the country have been about the domestic deployment of our soldiers. There are robust rules about how the milit... more
Coming across the right book at the right time can make all the difference, says Sherry Thomas, author of the popular Lady Sherlock series. In her case, picking up a historical romance from the library led to her writing career.
"Two years into my c... more
It's time for the first official meeting of the Modern Law Library Book Club, and Lee has invited on her friend (and go-to Nixon expert) Victor Li to talk about his experience reading the 1979 bestseller The Brethren: Inside the Supreme Court. As bot... more
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Engaging host and fantastic guests!
Lee Rawles is great. Well prepared host and well arranged programs.
The episode with Mary the epidemiologist was really well done. Warm and human and informative. Lots of good science and fiction recommendations. Thanks for this.
Superb podcast. Host Lee Rawles is whip-smart and a great interviewer. Glad to have this in the rotation.
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A thoughtful, book-centered series that brings legal authors and scholars into long conversations about law, history, and society. Episodes blend nonfiction analysis with storytelling, mystery writing, and historical legal narratives, often featuring deep dives into constitutional issues, civil rights, policing, and the mechanics of courts. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests from academia, publishing, and practice, plus a steady stream of fresh perspectives on how law shapes culture. This show tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous discussion, behind-the-scenes legal history, and crossover between legal topics and storytelling.
A standout trait is the host's preparation and ability to broaden complex legal topics into acc... more
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Recent guests on Modern Law Library include:
1. Shaun Ossei-Owusu
2. Jonathan D. Bratton
3. Sherry Thomas
4. Victor Li
5. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson
6. G. Edward White
7. Katherine Eva Maich
8. Mike Elam
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