Lord Denning, A Life – Iris Freeman

Linking back to some of the earlier books on the list, this biography is worth a read as inspiration for any aspiring lawyers. I’ve already given a brief insight into the importance of Lord Denning and the uniqueness of his writings, so I thought I’d include his biography in case you’d like to find out more.

As well as being a great judge, Lord Denning is an important figure because he rose to such a lofty position from a very poor family, who was not involved in the law at all. While many English judges have been wealthy or even aristocratic, Lord Denning worked his way from humble beginnings to the position of Master of the Rolls (the second-highest judge in the land, and the master of the Court of Appeal). Nor did he forget his past when he reached these heights, and his approach to the law proves it.

I recommend this book because it shows that you can become a great lawyer no matter where you come from.

Linking back to some of the earlier books on the list, this biography is worth a read as inspiration for any aspiring lawyers.