The Paper Chase : Tues 6 July 2.15pm

This film is about the trials and triumphs of a bright young Harvard Law School student named Hart. His hero is Professor Kingsfield, a brilliant, irascible old professor of contract law, marvellously well-played by John H Houseman. Kingsfield, using the Socratic method of teaching, pushes, bullies and ridicules his students, with the aim of turning them into first-class lawyers. Hart is at first intimidated, and then challenged, propelled by an interest in learning, rather than in the material rewards that may follow. He has an affair with a pretty, independent girl who turns out to be Kings field's daughter.

Portrayed is the conformism of the Law School, the pressures of the Socratic system, and a mild rebellion. A must for any student doing Contracts or Torts.

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman.

Director: James Bridges.

I personally recommend this film to anyone who has done law, is doing law, is thinking of doing law, or has been done by law! - Ed.