Lawyers are advocates for their clients -- and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho shares how lawyers...

TED talks about who makes judges?

What can you do when the wheels of justice don't turn fast enough? Or when they don't turn at all? Vivek Maru is working to transform the relationship between people and law, turning law from an abstraction or threat into something that...

In this video, we'll learn about the US Supreme Court decision in Scott vs Sanford, handed down in 1857. The case ultimately rejected the idea that Black people could be citizens of the United States, and this helped entrench the...

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the...

In this powerful, personal talk, author and academic Juan Enriquez shares stories from inside the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border, bringing this often-abstract debate back down to earth -- and showing what you can do every day...

Anonymous companies protect corrupt individuals – from notorious drug cartel leaders to nefarious arms dealers – behind a shroud of mystery that makes it almost impossible to find and hold them responsible. But anti-corruption activist...

On April 3, 2016 we saw the largest data leak in history. The Panama Papers exposed rich and powerful people hiding vast amounts of money in offshore accounts. But what does it all mean? We called Robert Palmer of Global Witness to find...

Pia Mancini and her colleagues want to upgrade democracy in Argentina and beyond. Through their open-source mobile platform they want to bring citizens inside the legislative process, and run candidates who will listen to what they say.

It’s easy to understand that successful business negotiations in Mexico begin with strong business relationships. Learn more about how to develop trust and when to engage lawyers. Become familiar with the local expectation that written...

Howcast - Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil lawsuit, here are some basic pointers that can help you win your case.

Defending yourself against a false sexual harassment charge made in the workplace can be an expensive and complicated process. Protect yourself by having the law on your side.

Justice is a founding principle of the United States. Learn what justice is and why it’s important to treat everyone with fairness.

Mediator

This video offers a comprehensive overview of the Bill of Rights and the 6th Amendment, explaining their significance in the U.S. legal system. It details the rights of the accused, including the right to a speedy trial, an impartial...

FT Energy Source - Wind power is the top source of renewable energy in the US, but nearly all this stems from onshore wind. The American offshore wind industry is underdeveloped and, with only two small offshore operations to date, it...

Facing racial barriers in 19th-century Iowa, Susan Clark Holley’s legal battle pioneered school desegregation, laying early groundwork for the monumental Brown v. Board of Education case.

In the first episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat explains one of the most controversial cases in American history- Roe v. Wade.
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In episode 11 of Supreme Court Briefs, a slave fights for his family's freedom after they live in free states for a while.

In episode 5 of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat looks at that one time the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether tomatoes were fruits or vegetables. No joke. For the record, Mr. Beat hates tomatoes.
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Harvard University historian David Armitage describes how a decision to spend a few hours in a library investigating notes from a 19th century lawyer combined with daily news reports of the insurgency in Iraq stimulated his work on the...

Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) describes how she volunteered to work with a trial attorney in Washington, which launched her long career into legal aspects of psychology.

Dennis Denuto is on the case! But the opposition are really turning up the heat. When Darryl refuses to be paid off, trouble comes knocking! The Federal Court case goes ahead and Dennis bases his arguments on “the vibe”. It’s a good...

A new HipHughes style involving an Amish rocking chair and an episode of Seinfeld. In this new video we examine the dynamic, tragic and monumentally important case of US V SHIPP. Set against a lynching this case had THREE notable firsts!