Business Law Mock Class: Reel Law, Real Consequences - Exploring Business Law Through Film

Step into the world of business law by examining how law is portrayed on screen—and how it actually works in practice. Using the film A Civil Action as a starting point, students will explore why business law matters, how legal disputes unfold in the real world, and what lawyers, judges, and businesses truly face beyond the dramatic shortcuts of movies and television. This session challenges assumptions by comparing cinematic storytelling with real legal principles, processes, and constraints. Along the way, students will be introduced to foundational themes of business law, such as responsibility, risk, ethics, and the gap between legal ideals and legal realities.