Law Library Video Collection

President Carter discusses the presidency from the perspective of a Washington outsider who sought to make human rights a centerpiece of his administration. Carter reflects upon the nature of presidential leadership, illustrated by the Camp David accords, the Iran hostage crisis, the Panama Canal Treaty, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the energy crisis.

President Ford discusses the War Powers Resolution and other Congressional limitations on presidential power, the personal qualities required of a President, limitations on presidential terms of office, the threat of assassination, and the difficulties that confront the legislative branch. Includes his views on decision-making in the context of the pardon of Richard Nixon, the seizure of the Mayaguez, the summit meeting at Vladivostok, and other events in the Ford presidency.

President Nixon discusses the presidency from the perspective of his long career in public service. Includes his views of the practical handicaps of divided government, secret diplomacy and covert operations, presidential campaigning, and relations with the media.

President Reagan discusses Congress and the budget process, the role of the executive branch in the management of the economy, presidential relations with the media, the appointment of justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, and presidential initiatives in foreign affairs including the intervention in Grenada, the bombing of Libya, and United States support of the Nicaraguan contras.

Video documentary about lawyers who have been disciplined for acts of misconduct. VHS

A documentary about First Nations' historical and contemporary relationship to the provincial and Canadian governments in settling the land question in B.C. Through exploring First Nations' political and spiritual ideologies, their positions on the land question are highlighted in order to educate a concerned public.

The struggle over water rights between white ranchers and the Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes in Wyoming is discussed. All sides of the dispute explain their views.

This film examines the problems Native Americans have maintaining ethnic identity, both on the reservation, as illustrated by the Hopi Indian Reservation, and as "urban Indians," as seen in the Indian population of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Intermarriage, flight from reservation life and economic pressures all contribute to the difficulty of the 20th century Native American's choice between isolation and assimilation.

Return to Colonial New England for a fresh look at the infamous events of Puritan Salem.

A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion.

Examination of the female prison population in Oklahoma and the correction system for women, including rehabilitation programs available. Facilities covered include: Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, Tulsa Community Correctional Center, and the Clara Waters Community Correction Center. VHS

... addresses the best ways to get a client past their emotions to become an effective part of their advocacy" -- Back of container.

The first Hitchcock film based on a true story. A nightclub musician is falsely accused of a robbery, an accusation that ruins his life.

It is about the dos and don'ts of trial testimony.
Trial setting -- The 3 steps -- Be candid -- Be competent -- Be concise -- Be certain -- Be courteous -- Be confident -- Be consistent -- Be clear -- Be composed -- Be conservative.

What is a deposition and why is it done? -- What is most important to know about being a good witness? -- Step 1, Listen ! -- Step 2, Think! -- Step 3, Answer! -- The 10 C's of credible deposition testimony -- Be candid -- Be competent -- Be concise -- Be certain -- Be courteous -- Be confident -- Be consistent -- Be composed -- Be clear -- Be conservative -- Conclusion.

n this unforgettable portrait of the early life of the Great Emancipator, young Mr. Lincoln, after teaching himself law, has barely started practicing when an Independence Day celebration ends with a stabbing. Abe first stops a lynch mob from killing brothers Matt and Adam Clay, and then defends them against a seasoned prosecutor and his crafty adviser. As presented here, Lincoln is a strong but peaceful frontier democrat, his quiet, awkward, folksy demeanor the outward manifestation of a deep humility, and a wise sadness at human folly. His awareness that his attempts to reconcile opposing forces--despite the occasional temporary victory--are doomed but necessary, hint at the character that will respond to the destiny that awaits him.