Stories About Lawyers | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

From 2017, Steve Kroft’s profile of a man who discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law while he was serving time in prison for armed bank robbery. From 2022, Anderson Cooper’s report on the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals. Also from 2017, Cooper’s conversations with New Orleans Public Defenders who claimed that innocent clients went to jail because they lacked the time and resources to defend them properly. And from 2023, Lesley Stahl’s story on litigation funding, a multibillion-dollar industry for investments in lawsuits with little oversight.

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0:00 Intro
0:11 Redemption
14:13 Justice Defenders
27:43 Defenseless
41:01 Litigation Funding

[ppgwhereeverett]

NOBODY in the United States can stop ANYONE from going to Law School !! They might be able to stop you from entering the BAR. But nobody can stop you from going to school !! This guy is a PERFECT example of "Rehabilitation" !! Thumbs Up video !

[TruthTALKA]

I was raised a low income immigrant, dropped out of highschool, and now in my 30s just finished my first year of law school. It's been quite the journey, even getting my bachelors was difficult, but I got through it. Law School is difficult, but doable, especially when you have the drive and work ethic. This was refreshing to watch, and I hope many people understand the biggest obstacle one can face is the one you place on yourself.

[annettehenry]

This made me cry. Thanks to that young man whose father is from my mother land Jamaica 🇯🇲.
So proud of all their accomplishments.

[maryjanealvarez]

As a lawyer myself, this is just great! Before becoming a lawyer, i worked with drug dependents in their rehabilitation from illicit (illegal) drug use. i strongly believe in the reformation of persons who have broken the law; most of these people are redeemable and can realize their full potential. it takes caring, empathetic persons & professionals who can provide support and means for changing for good those who were convicted criminals (like in this 60 Minutes episode), to effect redemption & personal success for those who erred in their ways.

[PetermanMoralez]

Personally, 60 Minutes has been available for the entire 66 years that have made up my life...I have nothing but respect for this show... the peterman...

[clintd]

I pled guilty to a crime I did not commit and 25 years later i still wish I never did, it changed my life so drastically back in my twenties. I was misinformed by my Public Defender of what the full benefit would be to fight the charge, and was frightened into believing that I could be doing 7 1/2 to 15 if I didn't. I was so mislead and misrepresented, I didn't fully understand the law then and neither did my parents. We trusted the system and what the 'system' said would happen....all so the court and the Public Pretender could move onto their next case to close as fast as possible.

[deniseconsultant]

Unbelievable. I am so inspired but this man and all his pupils. The prisoners, these pupils doing the good work, spreading HOPE. Not only supporting these disadvantaged citizens who became prisoners but indeed spreading HOPE to all who hold justice as most dear.
I am transformed by this report. God Bless Mr. Justice Defender. I have had HOPE restored.
Is there any greater hunger than that for justice in every and all forms? I think not. I think not. Thank you for uplifting me. This is the best 60 Minutes I have seen in all the 40+ years I have watched, both in the US and 60 Minutes Australia. Figures Anderson Cooper is involved. That man is a rock star.

[Skipbo]

Thank you 60 minutes for highlighting the cruel unfairness of our system. We’ve decided that certain people are worthy to change their life around, but others cannot.

[JohnTLyon]

Absolutely one of the best 60 Minutes episodes I have yet seen! This gives me hope that some day, justice may indeed be served.👍👍👍 The segment on New Orleans was particularly good. The "litigation funding" segment was also most ... enlightening.

[prerry]

This is great. Men helping men. Keep it up. Spread the news.

[Therapisity]

Kudos to Seth Waxman for stepping up and becoming a mentor to a talented inmate by insisting upon working with Shawn Hopwood's assistance to argue the case in front of the Supreme Court instead of taking it over and away from him.

[RandiDean-yc]

This guy’s story is so heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it!

[feliciabosch]

The humbleness of this man that's what builds character

[MsDione]

I had the awesome pleasure of seeking advice from him. He is very intelligent, social and I can only pray that he exceeds the field of law. This man loves people and he is willing to correct, wrongs at all cost.

[EvangelineLana]

WOW WOW what an inspiring story of a bank robber to a lawyer professor.

[Rita-nxfg]

What a pleasure to watch this. Thank you for airing this.

[cuthbert]

What a fascinating story! And this young man is so self-efacing and humble about his achievements and abilities.

[cynalvarez]

This is the best program I have ever seen. Thanks to 60 minutes and the amazing participants

[trialgoddess]

Many states allow personal injury clients to enter into a contingency agreement rather than an hourly billing fee agreement. This was a stellar episode, thank you.

[dahby]

I needed to hear something POSITIVE.
THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤❤