There was a new rule in China that caught wind where it is illegal for people outside the region and/or non-permanent residence to criticize China. Would love your take on that. Gratz on the 1mil!
Would love to see a “know your rights” series (as an employee, renter, land owner, etc.). I think it could be both educational and really beneficial to viewers to know what their employer, landlord, etc. can and can’t do legally
Devin could look into certain precedent to make an interesting series to kind of get people's gears turning to look into the laws that actually affects them.
This would be great. I would love this series as well. Especially when getting detained, arrested, a lot of people don't know what they're entitled to and sometimes get shafted for it badly.
Point of Order: I would like to see something called "Interview A Lawyer," where you interview attorneys with a variety of specialties outside of your own. Civil litigants, patent law, IP law, property law, constitutional law, intelligence law etc. I come from a family with esteemed attorneys in some of these areas and really love the subject matter with a plan to pursue my own degree after my Master's in Electrical Engineering. Devin, if you can interview experts in areas of law, with which you are not as learned (I'm sure you have access to many since you're in DC), the more informed your viewers will become. Thank you, my friend.
@@elbruces Actually it would be an incredibly long video if viewed through the scope of the Supreme Courts recent findings. Because not only do you have the fact that Native American people in Oklahoma are now not applicable to state law, but federal and tribal law. The fact that the Black hills are an Indian Reservation, that we put a National Monument in against will of the owners of that land, and then the pipeline that they put in Nebraska, that violated Native American burial rights, and has also flooded into the rivers and streams, of that reservation. Native American rights have been trampled time and time again, under the "needs of the government" just look at the opening of Oklahoma for Western Expansion to get some idea of the revoking of Native American rights. The state was promised to be a Native American reserve by congress and President Johnson "as long as the rivers run". Then the reneged on it with about dramatic flair of "just kidding". Look also at what we have done in Alaska to the Inuits. We have placed so many of them under state judicial law rather than tribal law, also not okay. So how would that be a short video, asking honestly.
Well, yes and no. I feel like that question would be better directed towards a public defender, which he is not. Gauging by what we've been told, his daily lawyer life isn't full of "damaging evidence on a guy who was caught on camera and with eye witnesses assaulting someone and then pleading not guilty" situations. So, he is allowed that rebutle, from a certain point of view
I'm not a big fan of "billboard" shirts that have a huge brand logo, I like more subtle icons and images, but a "The bailiff WILL tackle you" with a gentle LegalEagle logo would be hilarious.
In an alternate timeline, this channel is called Rennovation Nation and he's a contractor documenting all of the custom work he does on people's houses and reviewing other people's jobs.
If you actually did run into him in court he would probably teach you SO much. He seams like the kind of guy that even if he "won" the case would still shake your hand and say "good job".
In terms of suggestions, I'd love to see a Historical Supreme Court series, where you look at interesting and/or landmark SC decisions and break down the cases and majority/dissenting opinions, as well as how they affect life today and what challenges they might currently face. Congrats on 1 Million!!!!
"it's so rewarding to know that some people find this information valuable." Dude I come FOR the knowledge; the clever writing, catchy editing, and excellent pacing is just the cherry on top. Seriously great job, you make this stuff as enjoyable as like, one of the lesser Marvel movies. And you can see the kernels of that creativity in that parody video, looks like you always had a knack for this stuff!
"I'm actually 36" My husband and I... Both cussed you out for being both younger than us and much, much more successful. I mean you worked for it but still. "I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage" You and me both brother.
Some personal advice (if I may be so bold): stop comparing yourself to others in terms of professional achievements. I know it is hard to not do that, I did that for quite some time. I had to drop out of university for medical reasons a couple of years ago and was not able to achieve anything one would conventionally perceive as success since. I just try to do better than I did yesterday and set my own goals, rather than comparing myself to widely successfull people, it makes for a happier life :) I hope you and your husband are having a great day :)
@@creativedesignation7880 I talk myself back to reality with this as a mantra. It doesn't bring me back to 100% but it does give me the energy to keep going.
I'm 42 with severe ADHD that wasn't properly treated until recently. As a kid I dreamed big but gradually learned not to make plans because they always fell apart. So I've bounced around doing retail and not counting on long term employment or friendships for most of my adult life. Last year I started a business doing something I love and am good at (transcription and captioning) and deliberately set out to provide a quality product without comparing my work to others except for ways I can realistically do it better. It's working, and I'm gonna finally pretty content. We've all got some way to contribute to our world. I wouldn't be able to be a parent, for example, but I'm thrilled to see people who do it well.
The only creator who would say "Damocles" in a sentence and use it correctly! thank you for your great use of language. I get frustrated by so many....
Honestly you reached this point because you're such a great educator. You have the innate ability to take a very complicated subject and break it down to the general public in a way that doesn't imply that you think they are somehow less intelligent than you. Keep up the amazing work
You absolutely deserve all your success. You’ve taken a 40 year old UK resident who isn’t a lawyer, isn’t particularly interested or experienced in the law and hooked me into watching consistently ever since I found the channel from your ‘it’s always sunny’ episode. Thank you, and well done for reaching well over 2 million subs!
This channel is legitimately important. Intimate knowledge of the law, especially American law, is incredibly inaccessible to the average citizen. This channel helps fix that problem.
On that second question, I'm reminded of a Simpsons quote. "C'mon Homer, people like us can't afford justice." Which always hit close to home. Because as a poor person, if I ever found my way into a bad legal situation, innocent or not I probably won't be able to afford a decent lawyer and would be screwed. I think there is a big flaw in the system that needs to be fixed, where rich people can basically get away with anything and the laws only apply to "us peasants".
Yeah, considering that there’s so many lawyers in America, it’s crazy that public lawyers, which are all that many people can afford, are so bagged up and generally incompetent.
I am very conflicted about guilty pleas for the reasons outlined. On one hand the system would collapse without them on the other hand it feeds into inequality and it seems some what perverse try and incentivise people not to use their right to justice and a trial. The argument of 25% discounts on prison sentences for pleas is it shows remorse and or taking reposablity. While sometimes true I think this is as much a fiction so we can deny this morally problematic incentive structure.
@@mordecaimengesteab5336 They're not incompetent, just extremely overworked. For example, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/31/us/public-defender-case-loads.html
I have feared the same issue. There have been times when I've let people take advantage because I didn't have the money to find a lawyer and fight for my rights. I know many other people were hurt by illegal practices, and I can do nothing about it because of not having enough money. Lately we had to ask neighbor kids to stop playing in our yard, we can't afford it if they get hurt. That being said, in my experience, court appointed lawyers get a bad wrap. The one's I've experienced want the best for their clients, and wish we were better informed of our rights. I'm sure it's discouraging for them to see hopeless client after helplessly hopeless client.
Adding to the answer of 'how do i know if i want to be a lawyer?': attend a trial. Seriously. Courthouses are open to the public, and any individual can observe any case they wish for any reason, with the natural exception of closed court proceedings. I studied a year of a paralegal program, and one of my assignments was to go to the local courthouse, observe a case, and write a report about it. It was quite interesting, and you will learn a lot. In my case, I obtained a copy of the reason for the decision. The court fees were a bit ridiculous, though. They charged approximately $5 or more a page. A reason for a decision could easily be about 4 pages. A complete transcript of a case, therefore, could easily go in to the hundreds of dollars, at $5 a page. Nevertheless, that''s one of the cheapest ways I can think of if you are interested in finding out more about the law. Just walk into a courthouse, take some notes if you want to save money, and you'll have a clearer idea of whether a career in law is good for you.
Similar in the medical field. Most med schools want to see that you've shadowed a doctor on your CV. I did and it's a big part of why I ended up not going to med a school. Just leave me in my laboratory. I like it there.
OBJECTION: I didn't see when you asked people to ask questions and I wanna know if the books behind you are just for decoration or if you really check them?
@@jebsmith323 with his love for architecture and curating a physical space, i'm gonna go with not a green screen. that looks like a legit studio setup that he probably built (or at least designed) himself
I need to be clear about this - I have never, ever worn a tie clip. I don't see the utility of them, and I have no interest in them. But I will purchase a LegalEagle one. And I will wear it. You know what you have to do.
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, the President is able to dictate his schedule. He could set aside an hour or two each night to do it. The only problem is that he would have to demonetize his channel in order to do that.
@@dr.floridamanphd Considering how long he said it takes to do the research and film the video before editing that would make the videos too scarce to retain an audience on youtube. I would imagine there'd be some added reviewing by his personnel of the content as well for security reasons.
@@Nireni Pretty sure he'd have access to more staff to do it and since he'd be the president, he would probably gain a *significant* viewership on that fact alone.
I subscribed as an Australian law student when I was just being introduced to the law. It's really interesting hearing the similarities and differences between our legal systems and even on a small scale can be really eye opening. You’re videos are great and I’m so happy you’ve surpassed one million. Congratulations!
@@Pope_Balenciaga Absolutely. I'm a laboratory manager but I still do a ton of patient work, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. You have to be very neutral with your language because you deal with everyone from every possible background. An offended patient is very difficult to treat. I'm sure lawyers (at least good ones like DJ) operate with a similar line of reasoning.
Personally, I never ever even had the thought "hey, maybe I could be a lawyer" growing up, and still have no desire to be one. But I definitely do like this channel.
Far and away, the most impressive thing about this man is the natural agility of his vocabulary. 95% of people who expand their vocabulary use language as a crude and cunning cynical tool. And they all sound ungainly and false. Judging by this man's natural tone of voice, he speaks for the sake of diction and credibility. How remarkable and refreshing.
I think the next major milestone for likes or subs or whatever, you should post that high school essay video. I need to see The Proud and the Prejudiced.
OMG Legal Eagle + Doctor Mike collab?!?! I'm not sure RUclips can actually handle that much epic in one video!! 🤩 ...that being said I heartily support putting it to the test. xD
Hey there, I am a german law student involved in research regarding constitutions, and watching your videos are pretty enjoyable because we have a completely different view on how things should work. It is super interesting. Keep up the work! :)
Love the discussion about representing the “bad guy,” as a fellow civil defense attorney. Absolutely agree. I’ve never felt like I’m representing the “bad guy,” and when my clients are actually in the wrong, they often settle and it’s just a negotiation of “how much.”
Yes because something called guilt and another called employability. Semantics and "perspective" are great coping mechanisms for work that is tracked in Win/Losses.
There is also the fact that at times even if the person did something wrong the punishment should in theory fit the crime and without proper representation the person might get worse sentence then he/she probably should.
As an English teacher at a community college currently preparing for long distance classes with you videos on autoplay, hearing you promote English classes made pause and listen for a second.
@16:40 Sustained! I agree 100% as a trial lawyer, I learn new law EVERYDAY and I LOVE it. I get bored easily but being a trial lawyer keeps things interesting.
I wanted to comment as to why I subscribed, and why I suspect others subscribed. I've watched several of your videos, some of the funny ones, but mostly the serious ones related to current events. I question everything I hear, but I can tell from the way you talk about things that you actually, really, genuinely care. That matters. It matters a lot. I came to understand more about the law, and stayed because I found someone I feel I can trust.
Kudos to your editors! I LOVE their work. You go, people! I really liked that you brought up the thing about law and "being legal and being right". We have a saying in German that I don't really know if I can translate correctly, but it's "Recht haben und Recht bekommen (sind zwei verschiedene Dinge)." "Recht haben" is being correct or being (morally) right, "Recht bekommen" is to be right in a legal way, that a judge rules in your favour and that those are two very different things. So whenever there is a decision in court that you really don't understand, because it seems so obvious that a client is right and needs to be legally right (but isn't for whatever reason), it's always like "yeah, well, Recht haben und Recht bekommen, huh".
Thank you for helping me understand the law better and making easy for anyone to understand. It a small note, but by also not talking down to anyone and helping content creates fight these false copy right claims.
I enjoy the animation and information. Quite often this is just informational entertainment. But as of late Legal Eagle has begun educating in a way that affects the greater good more directly than "lawyer responds." I am thankful for people who serve the greater good, and freely disseminate knowledge. One of the reasons I could want a lawyer is to tell me what the hell is going on in a way I can understand. Kudos on being good at your job.
IDK if he can. I remember that Alex Meyers put out a video saying that Brooklyn 99 is one of the shows with a company that copyrights a lot of reviews about it. You could probably look up his video for more info.
So educational and fun to watch! Your thoughts are always well-structured and directional. My sons and I would watch your videos tgt. Although he is only 8, it's never too early to show him how a charming+ well-educated man should talk like. 10 out of 10 guys like you are boring to death and mono-toned. But you are just so unique. You are the role model for my kids! Thanks for being who you are and sharing yourself with the world! LOL
Jacob Watkins, Art Vandelay was an importer/exporter they invented as a cover story. George later used Vandelay as a former employer on a resumé. But George liked pretending he was an architect.
Absolutely love the channel it’s so deeply interesting, It would be fascinating to see a discussion between yourself and a British solicitor/barrister on the ways the US and UK systems have diverged/are different, especially in copywrite law.
19:03 Devin. Devin. Devin. Listen to me for a second. Listen real close, okay? _WE NEED TO SEE THIS VIDEO. WE WILL LITERALLY DIE IF YOU DON'T UPLOAD THIS VIDEO._
I’d also love to see more of his video. If he doesn’t want to upload the entire thing for whatever reason, I’d also enjoy a short video of him commenting on his favorite scenes and/or explaining how he and his friends made it.
Zoie MacDougall Suit yourself. I _need_ to see the whole thing 😂 Edit: I don't want to suggest that I don't respect Devin's wishes though. If he really doesn't want to upload it, I'll accept that. If he doesn't, your suggestion would be a good consolation prize :D
👮♂️What should I cover next?
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Congrats, dude! Your channel is quality!
There was a new rule in China that caught wind where it is illegal for people outside the region and/or non-permanent residence to criticize China. Would love your take on that.
Gratz on the 1mil!
I wold love to hear more about Supreme Court Ruling on Faithless Electors in the Electoral College
You wouldn't have 1mil subs if you weren't amazing. You should cover sovereign citizens
Please review the movie "My Sister's Keeper" Congrats on the 1 million subs! 🎉
Real talk: I'm here 50% because the subject matter is fascinating and 50% because Devin is handsome af.
I want Devin to read me case studies while tucking me into bed.
He kinda looks like Jack gyllenhall
Sexy lawyer man, tell us the laws!
OMG, so glad I'm not the only one...
For me it’s 33% the subject matter, 33% his snappy style of dress and 34% Devin’s handsome af.
And his biting sarcasm doesn’t hurt.
Would love to see a “know your rights” series (as an employee, renter, land owner, etc.). I think it could be both educational and really beneficial to viewers to know what their employer, landlord, etc. can and can’t do legally
That would be very hard, it varies from state to state and even city/counties.
Devin could look into certain precedent to make an interesting series to kind of get people's gears turning to look into the laws that actually affects them.
This would be great. I would love this series as well. Especially when getting detained, arrested, a lot of people don't know what they're entitled to and sometimes get shafted for it badly.
Objection: this is not legal advice
I would love that as well!
This is so wholesome
Omg Ali!! You’re here!
It’s nice to see both my favorite RUclipsrs here!
Point of Order: I would like to see something called "Interview A Lawyer," where you interview attorneys with a variety of specialties outside of your own. Civil litigants, patent law, IP law, property law, constitutional law, intelligence law etc. I come from a family with esteemed attorneys in some of these areas and really love the subject matter with a plan to pursue my own degree after my Master's in Electrical Engineering. Devin, if you can interview experts in areas of law, with which you are not as learned (I'm sure you have access to many since you're in DC), the more informed your viewers will become. Thank you, my friend.
Ah-ha, I like this suggestion. I hope LegalEagle sees this!
That would be pretty interesting.
yesssss
gr8 idea m8
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I was NOT ready for baby faced teenager Devin.
No esperaba encontrarte en este canal! Gracias por tus videos, son muy útiles! Saludos desde Argentina.
Eyyyy I did not expect you to be here lol
We are gonna need to see this video
No one:
Reddit: LowSpecLaw
He rlly said GLOW UP
"These days I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage."
*raises glass* My man....my man.
The Best Legal Eagle
Cheers
He forgot good Scotch as well.
Motion to get that on a shirt.
Id give you a like but theres like exactly 300 men who did so
I actually I would like to know if you are a Sith Lord. It is extremely relevant information to my occupation.
GENERAL KENOBI!!!
@@renemenjivar1141 hello there
Ah, the negotiator
Dude you are all over the place lmao
I've heard they're your specialty.
“These days I’m basically fueled by coffee and rage” and “The bailiff _will_ tackle you” are so iconic. I’m definitely using those.
If/when you decide to do merch, "I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage" would be a good one-liner to add.
That, and "I'm the bailiff and I might tackle you"
"I helped Sue the US Government" would be popular.
He would need a Lawyer who knows about copyrighting his merch
No no no, coffee and JUSTICE
That was literally the line that compelled me to sub.
Off Topic: The colour of that jacket is incredible haha
It is quite a nice blue.
Indochino...
I love it too
I know I really want my tailor to make my suit just like that
looks just like Phoenix Wright's suit
"Send help"
"Just kidding. Send coffee." 🤣
Send both
Not gonna lie. I’d love to see a video of Devin blasting “Careless Whisper” at Dr. Mike’s bedroom window.
We're going to need a full release of that student film
This is the comment i was looking for, yes we require the film in all its glory
Seconded
Thirded
Fourthed.
sixthed
After the recent ruling on Native American reservations in eastern Oklahoma, I would be curious to see an episode on indigenous rights.
I would love to see a video about the Sioux suit against the US government over their theft of the Black Hills.
@@Erikaaaaaaaaaaaaa The lawSiouxt.
Sadly, an episode on indigenous rights would be an incredibly short video.
Yes, and the future implications of the Supreme Court's ruling for the state of OK.
@@elbruces Actually it would be an incredibly long video if viewed through the scope of the Supreme Courts recent findings. Because not only do you have the fact that Native American people in Oklahoma are now not applicable to state law, but federal and tribal law. The fact that the Black hills are an Indian Reservation, that we put a National Monument in against will of the owners of that land, and then the pipeline that they put in Nebraska, that violated Native American burial rights, and has also flooded into the rivers and streams, of that reservation.
Native American rights have been trampled time and time again, under the "needs of the government" just look at the opening of Oklahoma for Western Expansion to get some idea of the revoking of Native American rights. The state was promised to be a Native American reserve by congress and President Johnson "as long as the rivers run". Then the reneged on it with about dramatic flair of "just kidding".
Look also at what we have done in Alaska to the Inuits. We have placed so many of them under state judicial law rather than tribal law, also not okay.
So how would that be a short video, asking honestly.
I'm not even interested in the law, I just like listening to experts talk about their field.
same
"Pay attention in English class." -- As an English teacher, LegalEagle is now my favorite channel of all time.
8:35 Q - how do you stay neutral representing the bad guy
A - "I disagree with the premise"
Spoken like a true lawyer
Well, yes and no. I feel like that question would be better directed towards a public defender, which he is not. Gauging by what we've been told, his daily lawyer life isn't full of "damaging evidence on a guy who was caught on camera and with eye witnesses assaulting someone and then pleading not guilty" situations.
So, he is allowed that rebutle, from a certain point of view
Eduardo Sousa yeah private attorneys try to minimize their time working on bad cases. PDs on the other hand don’t get to choose their client
@@Dudae_ Rebuttal*
Sorry to be a grammar Nazi.
"Unlawful falafel" would be great on a t-shirt!
I'd love to see a "stay out of the well" shirt too.
I'd like the comment but it's now at perfect 100...
"So what you're saying is, because of the awful falafel, I became unlawfully awful."
Checking now to see if the domain is already registered...
EDIT: Already gone. So is PizzaCrime :(
Someone should make an Unlawful Falafel shirt based on the Legal Eagle logo, but without permission from it's creator.
Why are you a practicing lawyer? Seems like you should’ve perfected it by now
Took me a second, but this is a good one.
The coolest cat HAHA!
Devin Stone is such a Lawyer Name, I love it.
I definitely want a “The Bailiff WILL Tackle You.” shirt.
I'm not a big fan of "billboard" shirts that have a huge brand logo, I like more subtle icons and images, but a "The bailiff WILL tackle you" with a gentle LegalEagle logo would be hilarious.
@@jtjc7705 LegalEagle logo on the sleeve or shirt tail?
I'd probably buy a few legal pads too if they're not marked up too high.
I'd definitely buy one
YES
I didn't realise I needed a "The Baliff will tackle you" tshirt until this Q and A and now I really want one.
Omg same please I need it
I've been waiting for like a year.
@Sean I want to see this showdown *suddenly courtroom morphs into fighting ring
watch out. If you wear it in public the baliff will tackle you
@@leonthethird7494
What if you wear it to court?
In an alternate timeline, this channel is called Rennovation Nation and he's a contractor documenting all of the custom work he does on people's houses and reviewing other people's jobs.
In addition to a shirt saying “ The bailiff WILL tackle you”, I would totally go for one saying “I am fueled by coffee and rage”
LegalEagle: "I'll see you in court"
Me, a law student who has an irrational anxiety about not being a good lawyer: "I hope not"
If you actually did run into him in court he would probably teach you SO much. He seams like the kind of guy that even if he "won" the case would still shake your hand and say "good job".
what a useless thing to major in. my condolences
I'm not a law student, but I do have an irrational anxiety about not being a good... anything, ever.
You related to Paul?
@@BradyPostma is there anything you are good at now?
Holy cow, he's only a year older than I am. No, I'm not jealous. I'm "happy for his success."
Don’t worry I’m right there with ya, you aren’t alone.
I'm his same age and feel like more of a failure than usual.
Ah so you got a year to become a lawyer and hit a million subs
toddhollen your not a failure! You’re a success waiting to happen!
Y’all-I’ve seen dr mike do collabs after hearing his audience request them so much that I think that Legaleagle collab is def gonna come ☝🏻 day
Well it's here now
My dad had a pair of “Legal Briefs” boxers and on the backside they said “see your ass in court”....merch opportunity?!?!
In terms of suggestions, I'd love to see a Historical Supreme Court series, where you look at interesting and/or landmark SC decisions and break down the cases and majority/dissenting opinions, as well as how they affect life today and what challenges they might currently face. Congrats on 1 Million!!!!
enpeyarblank yes I agree
YES! This would be amazing.
Great suggestion. It could be on a new channel named "The History of Law channel"!
enpeyarblank Mr Beat has a series a bit like that called 'Supreme Court Briefs' if you're interested.
There's a cool podcast about the SCOTUS called 5-4
"it's so rewarding to know that some people find this information valuable."
Dude I come FOR the knowledge; the clever writing, catchy editing, and excellent pacing is just the cherry on top. Seriously great job, you make this stuff as enjoyable as like, one of the lesser Marvel movies. And you can see the kernels of that creativity in that parody video, looks like you always had a knack for this stuff!
You are the first of the headjob robots that will dominate the world in 3020.....
Congrats!🎉🍾
"I'm actually 36" My husband and I... Both cussed you out for being both younger than us and much, much more successful. I mean you worked for it but still.
"I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage" You and me both brother.
Some personal advice (if I may be so bold): stop comparing yourself to others in terms of professional achievements. I know it is hard to not do that, I did that for quite some time. I had to drop out of university for medical reasons a couple of years ago and was not able to achieve anything one would conventionally perceive as success since. I just try to do better than I did yesterday and set my own goals, rather than comparing myself to widely successfull people, it makes for a happier life :)
I hope you and your husband are having a great day :)
@@creativedesignation7880 I talk myself back to reality with this as a mantra. It doesn't bring me back to 100% but it does give me the energy to keep going.
I'm 42 with severe ADHD that wasn't properly treated until recently. As a kid I dreamed big but gradually learned not to make plans because they always fell apart. So I've bounced around doing retail and not counting on long term employment or friendships for most of my adult life.
Last year I started a business doing something I love and am good at (transcription and captioning) and deliberately set out to provide a quality product without comparing my work to others except for ways I can realistically do it better. It's working, and I'm gonna finally pretty content.
We've all got some way to contribute to our world. I wouldn't be able to be a parent, for example, but I'm thrilled to see people who do it well.
"Pineapple on pizza?"
Devin: "Yes."
Spoken like a true lawyer.
It is impossible to put pineapple on pizza! By putting pineapple on it is not a pizza anymore (and your visa to enter Italy is revoked).
“It’s time to think like a lawyer”
Me sitting in bed with no intention of going to law school: 👁👄👁
Q: Who is the "we at LegalEagle?"
A: Indochino 👨💼
this legitimately made me chuckle.
Hahahaha
I would love to see a series of "life as a lawyer" - perhaps some insight into what a lawyer's mundane day looks like.
The only creator who would say "Damocles" in a sentence and use it correctly!
thank you for your great use of language. I get frustrated by so many....
Honestly you reached this point because you're such a great educator. You have the innate ability to take a very complicated subject and break it down to the general public in a way that doesn't imply that you think they are somehow less intelligent than you. Keep up the amazing work
Objection: I think we are entitled to the upload of the high school video essay in question, given that the other parties consent.
Objection! Devin looks so cuddly but it sounds like he doesn't have much time for cuddles.
You absolutely deserve all your success. You’ve taken a 40 year old UK resident who isn’t a lawyer, isn’t particularly interested or experienced in the law and hooked me into watching consistently ever since I found the channel from your ‘it’s always sunny’ episode. Thank you, and well done for reaching well over 2 million subs!
This channel is legitimately important. Intimate knowledge of the law, especially American law, is incredibly inaccessible to the average citizen. This channel helps fix that problem.
On that second question, I'm reminded of a Simpsons quote. "C'mon Homer, people like us can't afford justice." Which always hit close to home. Because as a poor person, if I ever found my way into a bad legal situation, innocent or not I probably won't be able to afford a decent lawyer and would be screwed.
I think there is a big flaw in the system that needs to be fixed, where rich people can basically get away with anything and the laws only apply to "us peasants".
Yeah, considering that there’s so many lawyers in America, it’s crazy that public lawyers, which are all that many people can afford, are so bagged up and generally incompetent.
I am very conflicted about guilty pleas for the reasons outlined. On one hand the system would collapse without them on the other hand it feeds into inequality and it seems some what perverse try and incentivise people not to use their right to justice and a trial. The argument of 25% discounts on prison sentences for pleas is it shows remorse and or taking reposablity. While sometimes true I think this is as much a fiction so we can deny this morally problematic incentive structure.
That's a great and truthful quote. I wish there was a change for the better in the US justice system.
@@mordecaimengesteab5336 They're not incompetent, just extremely overworked. For example, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/31/us/public-defender-case-loads.html
I have feared the same issue.
There have been times when I've let people take advantage because I didn't have the money to find a lawyer and fight for my rights. I know many other people were hurt by illegal practices, and I can do nothing about it because of not having enough money.
Lately we had to ask neighbor kids to stop playing in our yard, we can't afford it if they get hurt.
That being said, in my experience, court appointed lawyers get a bad wrap. The one's I've experienced want the best for their clients, and wish we were better informed of our rights. I'm sure it's discouraging for them to see hopeless client after helplessly hopeless client.
Thank you Amy, Chris, Andrea, Rob, Alex, and Nick! Y'all Rock!
"I've studied this subject for literally _dozens_ of seconds."
Adding to the answer of 'how do i know if i want to be a lawyer?': attend a trial. Seriously. Courthouses are open to the public, and any individual can observe any case they wish for any reason, with the natural exception of closed court proceedings. I studied a year of a paralegal program, and one of my assignments was to go to the local courthouse, observe a case, and write a report about it. It was quite interesting, and you will learn a lot.
In my case, I obtained a copy of the reason for the decision. The court fees were a bit ridiculous, though. They charged approximately $5 or more a page. A reason for a decision could easily be about 4 pages. A complete transcript of a case, therefore, could easily go in to the hundreds of dollars, at $5 a page.
Nevertheless, that''s one of the cheapest ways I can think of if you are interested in finding out more about the law. Just walk into a courthouse, take some notes if you want to save money, and you'll have a clearer idea of whether a career in law is good for you.
Would watching a court trial online give you the same experience?
I've attended some trials, and I enjoy it. Listening to Supreme Court arguments is great, too
The majority of Lawyers don't end up in a court on any sort of regular basis.
Similar in the medical field. Most med schools want to see that you've shadowed a doctor on your CV. I did and it's a big part of why I ended up not going to med a school. Just leave me in my laboratory. I like it there.
Not during quarantine lol
OBJECTION: I didn't see when you asked people to ask questions and I wanna know if the books behind you are just for decoration or if you really check them?
Over ruled: They were plucked from existing questions in the comments.
Chris Cross wait... wouldn’t that be sustained? You did answer the question
The books are hollowed out, and contain packets of Trade Coffee.
I think it's a green screen.
@@jebsmith323 with his love for architecture and curating a physical space, i'm gonna go with not a green screen. that looks like a legit studio setup that he probably built (or at least designed) himself
Thanks Chris and Amy!!! Very very clean edits! And a big thank you to the Entire Team!!
I need to be clear about this - I have never, ever worn a tie clip. I don't see the utility of them, and I have no interest in them.
But I will purchase a LegalEagle one. And I will wear it. You know what you have to do.
Devin: I'm 36, thank you for asking.
Me: Yes! He's old enough to be President...
LegalEagle 2024!
And when he'd have time for RUclips videos? No1 Bad Shane, bad!
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, the President is able to dictate his schedule.
He could set aside an hour or two each night to do it.
The only problem is that he would have to demonetize his channel in order to do that.
@@dr.floridamanphd Considering how long he said it takes to do the research and film the video before editing that would make the videos too scarce to retain an audience on youtube. I would imagine there'd be some added reviewing by his personnel of the content as well for security reasons.
Lol. He just said how becoming a judge isnt for him. So the prospect of him becoming a POTUS is just far fatched.
@@Nireni Pretty sure he'd have access to more staff to do it and since he'd be the president, he would probably gain a *significant* viewership on that fact alone.
"Pay attention in English Class"
"We did Macbeth as Jeopardy"
Uh, who wants to tell him?
ITS HAMLET ONE OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE SKIT IS LITERALLY HAMLET
I was super confused because all the characters were from Hamlet and that final quote was Hamlet's
"Send Help."
"Just kidding, send coffee."
Relateable.
I subscribed as an Australian law student when I was just being introduced to the law. It's really interesting hearing the similarities and differences between our legal systems and even on a small scale can be really eye opening. You’re videos are great and I’m so happy you’ve surpassed one million. Congratulations!
3:27
Me: poor?
LegalEagle: lower socioeconomic conditions
Me: that works too
Broke.
@@Pope_Balenciaga Absolutely. I'm a laboratory manager but I still do a ton of patient work, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. You have to be very neutral with your language because you deal with everyone from every possible background. An offended patient is very difficult to treat. I'm sure lawyers (at least good ones like DJ) operate with a similar line of reasoning.
@@austinluther5825 It is truly deplorable that poverty is considered a shameful condition to admit to.
@@ahmedamine24 I agree.
Personally, I never ever even had the thought "hey, maybe I could be a lawyer" growing up, and still have no desire to be one. But I definitely do like this channel.
Heeeeey! Fellow laypeople represent!
SUSTAINED: This is one of ten channels that actually deserve a million subscribers.
“… you were so worried about legal and illegal that you never stopped to think about whether it was right or wrong.”
--Terry Pratchett, Snuff
LegalEagle, in a super calm ton: I am fueled by caffeine and rage.
Me, slow brewing my coffee while watching this: Same my man, same
You wanting to release a line of legal eagle legal pads is so adorable and so you
he looks older than 36...and much, much gayer
I'm in on the legal eagle legal pad path.
Far and away, the most impressive thing about this man is the natural agility of his vocabulary. 95% of people who expand their vocabulary use language as a crude and cunning cynical tool. And they all sound ungainly and false. Judging by this man's natural tone of voice, he speaks for the sake of diction and credibility. How remarkable and refreshing.
I think the next major milestone for likes or subs or whatever, you should post that high school essay video. I need to see The Proud and the Prejudiced.
"These days I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage" was so good of an intro to an ad spot that I watched the whole ad. Well played, sir.
"I'm not totally sold on (selling) merch, yet."
I don't think I've ever heard that one in my entire life.
Ikr
OMG Legal Eagle + Doctor Mike collab?!?! I'm not sure RUclips can actually handle that much epic in one video!! 🤩
...that being said I heartily support putting it to the test. xD
i would definitely purchase a "The Bailiff WILL Tackle You" t-shirt, PLEASE make that happen!
I want him to end an argument in Court during a case with ‘Like, Share and Subscribe’ 😂
I could see that during closing arguments at a jury trial.
Only if he ever runs out of coffee
"The Bailiff Will Tackle You" is a way better merch slogan than "Think Like A Lawyer". I generally like your work; keep it up!
On the back there is a water well with a "no" circle/slash around it.
Hey there, I am a german law student involved in research regarding constitutions, and watching your videos are pretty enjoyable because we have a completely different view on how things should work. It is super interesting. Keep up the work! :)
Your channel has helped me understand the law and our political system much better. It has given me more faith in those systems. Thank you.
19:42: "We did Macbeth as Celebrity Jeopardy."
19:50: *Hamlet characters*
OH my gosh, I didn't even clock that. (Maybe they all got murdered by Lady Macbeth in a weird Shakespearean crossover?)
Annalisa Steinnes
Haha, I actually didn't clock it either, another comment pointed it out 😂
I laugehed so hard at that one
@@annalisasteinnes Interesting. Counsel says clock, and programmers say grok.
I did the reverse in a short story- used “Hamlet” when I was referring to Act 5 Scene 5 of M*cbeth. I sent it off to people- and no one noticed.
Love the discussion about representing the “bad guy,” as a fellow civil defense attorney. Absolutely agree. I’ve never felt like I’m representing the “bad guy,” and when my clients are actually in the wrong, they often settle and it’s just a negotiation of “how much.”
Yes because something called guilt and another called employability. Semantics and "perspective" are great coping mechanisms for work that is tracked in Win/Losses.
Clearly you've never represented Tony Soprano.
There is also the fact that at times even if the person did something wrong the punishment should in theory fit the crime and without proper representation the person might get worse sentence then he/she probably should.
legal != morally right
I would love to hear a conversation between him and Larry Lawton. They could absolutely learn a lot from each other!
I literally just discovered both of them a few days ago and 100% agree
I just want to say thank you for putting so much time and effort into educating myself and others on our incredibly complex law system.
Can we just talk about how adorable younger DJ is for a minute--
so freaking adorkable.
If the legal pad had a 'the bailiff will tackle you" or a drawing of the sort on every page, I'd be down
Legal Eagle logo on the binding and "the bailiff will tackle you" a little softly transparent on the bottom and a drawing of that on the back board.
As an English teacher at a community college currently preparing for long distance classes with you videos on autoplay, hearing you promote English classes made pause and listen for a second.
I always love when RUclipsrs interact with their editors through their videos, and this time was no exception 😂 Three cheers for Chris and Amy!
Devin should just do a one-off video where he plays the sims and designs a house lmao
21:45 "I'm basically fueled by coffee and rage" there's your merch shirt
@16:40 Sustained! I agree 100% as a trial lawyer, I learn new law EVERYDAY and I LOVE it. I get bored easily but being a trial lawyer keeps things interesting.
I wanted to comment as to why I subscribed, and why I suspect others subscribed.
I've watched several of your videos, some of the funny ones, but mostly the serious ones related to current events. I question everything I hear, but I can tell from the way you talk about things that you actually, really, genuinely care. That matters. It matters a lot.
I came to understand more about the law, and stayed because I found someone I feel I can trust.
Kudos to your editors! I LOVE their work. You go, people!
I really liked that you brought up the thing about law and "being legal and being right". We have a saying in German that I don't really know if I can translate correctly, but it's "Recht haben und Recht bekommen (sind zwei verschiedene Dinge)." "Recht haben" is being correct or being (morally) right, "Recht bekommen" is to be right in a legal way, that a judge rules in your favour and that those are two very different things. So whenever there is a decision in court that you really don't understand, because it seems so obvious that a client is right and needs to be legally right (but isn't for whatever reason), it's always like "yeah, well, Recht haben und Recht bekommen, huh".
18:12 A. FREAKING. MEN. to that. I hate when people use "its legal" as a justification for being a jerk.
💯💯
Or vice versa: "Hey, it's not illegal so..."
🙌
Thank you for helping me understand the law better and making easy for anyone to understand. It a small note, but by also not talking down to anyone and helping content creates fight these false copy right claims.
I enjoy the animation and information. Quite often this is just informational entertainment. But as of late Legal Eagle has begun educating in a way that affects the greater good more directly than "lawyer responds."
I am thankful for people who serve the greater good, and freely disseminate knowledge.
One of the reasons I could want a lawyer is to tell me what the hell is going on in a way I can understand. Kudos on being good at your job.
Would love a review on the Brooklyn 99 case where Jake and Rosa get sent to prison (S4E20-22)
Please god led Devin see this
And the Beavis and Butthead where Butthead becomes a lawyer.
So, so much this!
IDK if he can. I remember that Alex Meyers put out a video saying that Brooklyn 99 is one of the shows with a company that copyrights a lot of reviews about it. You could probably look up his video for more info.
Can we have a "I'm fueled by coffee and rage" t-shirt?
On the back it could say, "...and I'm all out of coffee".
YES! Came to make this comment!
This.
Yess, a cool hoodie so I can wear it at work
Devin could be rich off of these merch ideas, LOL
I played the Legal Eagle Drinking Game with this video. I took a drink every time he touched his chin.
I died from alcohol poisoning.
So educational and fun to watch! Your thoughts are always well-structured and directional. My sons and I would watch your videos tgt. Although he is only 8, it's never too early to show him how a charming+ well-educated man should talk like. 10 out of 10 guys like you are boring to death and mono-toned. But you are just so unique. You are the role model for my kids! Thanks for being who you are and sharing yourself with the world! LOL
'These days, I am basically fueled by coffee and rage.'
I felt that in my soul, friend
(Talking about pineapple pizza)
Us: “My lord is that legal?”
Legal Eagle: “I will make it legal”
Pineapple on pizza should be illegal, except that LegalEagle likes it.
to anyone complaining about pineapple on pizza: give pepperoni and pineapple a try! that or BBQ chicken and pineapple! it's not a bad thing!!!
Two years ago I started watching this channel. Today I got accepted into law school in my country. Thank you Devin Stone! You inspired me a lot!
Behind every successful person is a family that made them. Clearly you have a big family.
"before I wanted to be a lawyer there was a brief period of time I wanted to be an architect" HE'S BOTH MARSHALL AND TED
He’s clearly George Costanza.
@@dr.floridamanphd Don't you mean Art Vandalay?
Jacob Watkins, Art Vandelay was an importer/exporter they invented as a cover story.
George later used Vandelay as a former employer on a resumé.
But George liked pretending he was an architect.
I'm filing suit.
*on the case* of suits
*whispers quietly* "indochino"
I am actually subscribed because you present US law, which tends to trickle up north what feels like often, and you are definitely entertaining
You should review a Psych episode called, “Cloudy With a Chance of Murder.” There are a lot of scenes involving lawyers and courtrooms.
“These days I’m basically fueled by coffee and rage” and “The bailiff will tackle you” are so iconic. I’m definitely using those.
Absolutely love the channel it’s so deeply interesting, It would be fascinating to see a discussion between yourself and a British solicitor/barrister on the ways the US and UK systems have diverged/are different, especially in copywrite law.
He has a collab with a UK lawyer and RUclipsr.
19:03
Devin. Devin. Devin. Listen to me for a second. Listen real close, okay?
_WE NEED TO SEE THIS VIDEO. WE WILL LITERALLY DIE IF YOU DON'T UPLOAD THIS VIDEO._
I’d also love to see more of his video. If he doesn’t want to upload the entire thing for whatever reason, I’d also enjoy a short video of him commenting on his favorite scenes and/or explaining how he and his friends made it.
Yes.
Completely agree
"Real lawyer react to his own high school video essay"
Zoie MacDougall
Suit yourself. I _need_ to see the whole thing 😂
Edit: I don't want to suggest that I don't respect Devin's wishes though. If he really doesn't want to upload it, I'll accept that. If he doesn't, your suggestion would be a good consolation prize :D
"These days im basically fueled by coffee and rage"
In another time line, we would have been the greatest of friends.